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1.The Origin of Mother‘s DayThe Origin of Mother‘s Day 2. To MotherTo Mother 3. On Mother’s DayOn Mother’s Day 4. The Poem For MothersThe Poem For Mothers 5. How Much Do You Know aboutHow Much Do You Know about Mother’s Day

Mother's Day is celebrated in US. It is on the second Sunday in May. It is a day to honor mothers. On that day mothers usually receive flowers and cards. On the cards, children all write, “Thanks, Mom” ， “To the best mother in the world” and so on. Where did the idea for the holiday come from? We should thank Miss Anna M Jarvis. It is she who brought up the idea of having such a day. She lived in West Virginia. Her Mother died on May 9, On the anniversary after her mother's death, she invited some friends to informal memorial meeting The Origin of Mother‘s Day (1)

In 1907, a church service was held on her mother's death anniversary, Miss Anna M Jarvis' love for her mother moved other people. Besides, she wrote letters to important person suggesting a public holiday to honor all mothers. In 1913, the United States Congress agreed that the second Sunday in May be made Mother's Day. Finally, the decision was announced by President Wilson. On Mother's Day, children give gifts to their mothers or the whole family go for an out. They try to do whatever is nice for their mothers. The Origin of Mother‘s Day (2)

Mom, you are a good mother! I Love You! Mom, happy Mother’s Day! I’ll study hard and be a good girl! Happy Mother’s Day! Mom, I wish you good health.

On Mother’s Day It was Mother’s Day. I thought I should do something for my mother. I decided to help my mother do housework. After school I went to a shop to buy some food. When I got home, I did my best to cook some nice food, though I couldn’t do the cooking well. Then I cleaned the room. I felt very tired, but I was very happy. When my father and mother came back and saw the clean rooms and dishes which weren’t so nice, they were very happy. My mother said, "Thank you, my dear!"

Love is beautiful, More great motherly love. She is like a red line, Will be closely linked to me with kindness; She like a Hokyo, Forever will be separated from me and vicious. Ah motherly love motherly love, Let us all come to cherish 爱是美好的， 母爱更伟大。 她像一根红线， 将我与善良紧紧相连； 她像一面宝镜， 将我与狠毒永远分开。 母爱啊母爱， 让我们都来珍惜。

How much do you know about Mother’s Day? 1.When is Mother’s Day? A.First Sunday in May B.Second Sunday in May C.Third Sunday in May 2. What is the official Mother’s Day flowers? A.White carnation B.Red rose C.Red carnation 3. Which country was the first to set a day for mothers? A.England B.Germany C.United States Answer: 1. B 2. C 3. C Answer