What can you say about the Mother’s Day in Nigeria? What is the date for this day and how should you celebrate it? It’s time to find out more information about this day in Nigeria!
Date of Mother’s Day in 2018
Nigeria celebrates Mother’s Day the same time as Great Britain, the date is March 11th 2018. The most common alternative date is the second Sunday in May. But why does Mother’s Day date differ from year to year?
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The tradition of celebrating this day has nothing to do with mothers. It came to us from England, and it’s connected with religion. The date is different due to Easter which is different from one year to another, and it’s determined by the lunar calendar.
The Mother’s Day falls on the fourth Sunday of the Lent period. As it was mentioned, the Mother’s Day came from church. It was originally named as the day to visit the Mother’s church. On this day, Christians were able to return to their hometowns to celebrate and pray. On the way back, the young lads would pick flowers to give their mothers. The great influence towards the Mother’s Day was made by the USA. This country launched this day separately from religion to celebrate mothers.
What gifts are the best for Mother’s Day?
There is no certain question to this answer. Still, what you really can get for your beloved mother is your love to her. People usually turn to a lot of flowers when it comes to the idea of giving something to their mothers. It can be a perfect choice for any woman. Serious gifts are also possible to give if you can afford them. Remember, the size of the present does not matter. What really matters is the context of the gift. You should never hide your love to mother. She deserves only the best from you!
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Source: Naija.ng
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