1. Student Name: Nyanka Joseph Date: 5/6/10

2. Historical Antecedents:  This day is thought to have emerged from the ancient greek custom of mother worship in, which a festival to was kept Cybele(great mother of Greek gods)  Matronalia, a Roman holiday that was dedicated to Juno, though mothers were usually given gifts on this day

3. Dates Around the World:  There are many dates for mothers day here are a few:  Second Sunday of February-Norway  March 3-Georgia  Fourth Sunday in Lent- Nigeria,Ireland,UK  March 25-Slovenia  April 7-Armenia

4. Why do we celebrate the Mother’s Day?  To show appreciation for everything our mothers do

5. My Message to my mom…  I Love MOM!!  THANKS FOR THE FOOD!!

6. Mom, Thank you for…  MY LIFE!!!