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Preface
With the continuous development of society, the pace of people's life is becoming faster and faster, and various festivals emerge in an endless stream, adding a lot of color to people's lives.
Among these festivals, Mother's Day is undoubtedly one that has attracted much attention, both in real life and on the Internet, various topics about Mother's Day can be seen.
People will express their gratitude to their mothers in various ways, so that mothers feel important and unique, perhaps many people do not know that the so-called Mother's Day did not originate in China, but is a foreign festival culture.
So, what exactly is Mother's Day in China? And how should we view and inherit the traditional Mother's Day culture? Next, let's explore this topic together.
1. Mother's Day is not a local holiday
Speaking of Mother's Day, I believe everyone is familiar with it, this holiday originated in Western countries and is used to give thanks and express love for mothers. The earliest Mother's Day celebrations date back to the ancient Greek and Roman periods, and people celebrated them on specific dates to commemorate the Mother Goddess of the Gods.
Later, with the rise of Christianity, this tradition gradually evolved into the current Mother's Day, which became a common folk holiday.
All over the world, Mother's Day is usually celebrated on the second Sunday of May, and on this day, both in real life and online, people bless mothers in various ways to make them feel unique and important.
Various topics about Mother's Day will also become the focus of heated discussions, and social platforms will also be filled with various stories and touching videos about mother's love, making people full of gratitude and respect for mother's love.
Although Mother's Day has a very important meaning in today's society and has been paid more and more attention by more and more people, there is one thing that we must be clear about, that is, Mother's Day did not originate in China, nor is it a traditional holiday in our country. Rather, it is an exotic festival culture that is a tradition that originated in the United States. In China, there is actually a real Mother's Day, but many people don't know much about it.
2. What day is Mother's Day in China?
In traditional Chinese culture, filial piety has always occupied a very important position, and for the special existence of mothers, there are extremely deep feelings. In ancient times, there was actually a festival dedicated to commemorating mothers, that is, on the sixth day of the sixth month of the lunar calendar.
The sixth day of the sixth month of June, known as the "Duanyang Festival" in ancient times, is also one of the traditional festivals in the mainland. And on this day, in addition to commemorating the death of the great poet Qu Yuan, it is also given the meaning of commemorating his mother. Therefore, the sixth day of June is the real Mother's Day in China, and it is also a traditional festival culture exclusive to China.
In comparison, the popular Mother's Day in May does not have much traditional connotation in China, and is more influenced by foreign culture. In ancient times, on the sixth day of the sixth month of June, whether in the court or among the common people, various forms of celebrations would be held to express the thoughts and blessings to the mother, which can be said to be a very commemorative festival.
3. Inheritance and cherishing of traditional culture
In today's society, with the impact and influence of various modern cultures, traditional culture has gradually become a little "inadequate", and even in some places, it has gradually faded, which makes people feel very sorry. In this context, the traditional Mother's Day culture naturally seems a little "bleak", and many people do not know much about this traditional festival, and it is even replaced by foreign Mother's Day.
It is precisely because of this that we should pay more attention to and cherish the traditional Mother's Day culture, so that such traditional festivals will not be gradually forgotten due to the passage of time.
To do this, in fact, there is not too much flashiness and complicated expressions, everyone can start from themselves, through their own behavior and attitude, to inherit and promote the traditional Mother's Day culture.
No matter what day it is, it can be Mother's Day, and for us, the best expression is to care and honor in our daily lives. You can take some time out to be by your mother's side, listen to her heart, share the joys, sorrows and sorrows of life with her, and let her feel her companionship and warmth.
On the occasion of traditional Mother's Day, you can also take this opportunity to do something meaningful, such as preparing a hearty dinner for your mother, or writing her a sincere thank you letter to express your deep gratitude. Only in this process can the traditional Mother's Day culture be truly inherited and promoted.
Fourth, be wary of the commercialization of festivals
When it comes to festivals, one topic that has to be avoided is "commercialization". In today's society, no matter what kind of festival, it is easy to be used by businesses, and a variety of commercial activities appear, so that the originally pure festival culture has become full of strong "commercial flavor".
Mother's Day is no exception, whenever this time comes, various merchants will launch a variety of promotional activities, such as flowers in the flower shop, cakes in the cake shop, and a variety of Mother's Day-themed goods, all of which are "eye-catching" at the same time, but also "grabbing people's wallets". In such a situation, many people will be unconsciously affected by the "marketing routines" of merchants during the festival, and blindly consume in order to cater to the atmosphere of the festival.
However, it is precisely because of this that the festival, which was supposed to be used to express sincere feelings, was "kidnapped" by merchants, and people gradually moved away from the essence of the festival in the cumbersome gifts and entertainment. Therefore, when we celebrate the festival, we must also keep a clear mind, be vigilant against the commercialization of the festival, and not be confused by all kinds of "vanity", and ignore the real meaning behind the festival.
5. Be grateful to your parents, you don't need a specific holiday
No matter what kind of festival it is, in fact, the most important meaning is nothing more than to express gratitude to their loved ones, so that they can feel their love and care on special days. For relatives such as parents, what they hope more is not to receive material gifts on specific festivals, but to be able to get sincere care and filial piety from their children in daily life.
When we celebrate the festival, whether it is Mother's Day or Father's Day, of course, it also includes other festivals, the best way to express it is to integrate the meaning of the festival into daily life, so that gratitude and care become a habit, not just a verbal expression, or a "ritual" expression on a specific day.
You can take some time out to be by your parents' side, listen to their voices, and share the happiness of life with them, and this kind of companionship and care can really move them.
You can also have more understanding and tolerance in daily life, more care and help, so that parents can feel the meticulous care of their children in their later life, which is the best filial piety and expression for parents.
epilogue
No matter what day it is, the feeling of thanking your parents is the same. The same is true of the traditional Mother's Day culture, no matter what kind of day it is, you can express your love for your mother in your own way, so that the traditional Mother's Day culture can be truly inherited and carried forward in our lives.
Finally, I wish all mothers a happy holiday!
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