Happy Mothers' day

Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May.

History of mothers day

Mothers' day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held the memorial for her mother at St. Andrew Methodist church, Grafton. In 1914, Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother's Day.

Did you know?

             Carnations are the most gifted flower at Mother's Day with pink carnations having the most significance. Legend has it that they first sprouted from the Virgin Mary's tears shed over Jesus' death – making them the symbol of a mother's undying love. 

A great messege

The students of the Media Unit of Gothami Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo, Sri Lanka gave a great message to the society during this Wesak season, how to celebrate this Wesak amidst this Corona virus pandemic with the family by keeping social distance.