Is it really a pagan practice? I'm CONFUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
someone told me it was and some didnt...
2006-06-24 19:19:26 · 9 answers · asked by miles 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
The tradition of this holiday seems to have stemmed from an English celebration in the 1600's honoring the mothers of England called, "Mothering Sunday." See the rest of the story on the link below.
2006-06-24 19:23:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Pagan's are blamed for everything people don't understand. For all the influence the church claims they have had on us, I can't figure out why I've never studied the "Pagan Empire" in school.
But who cares if it is. The original pagans were unreligious, basing most of their celebrations around natural changes (seasons), primarily as reminders when to plant or sow crops. It was later christians that painted them to be evil or ??? After all, then as today, the church would rather you pray to God for a good crop than actually understand the origins and truth of your physical world.
No. Just an pleasant thought turned into an artificial holiday to sell more Hallmark cards and flowers. Surprised the church hasn't usurped this one too. Just like other non-religious (aka Pagan) celebrations for Spring Solstice (Easter), Winter solstice (Christmas), etc. Don't be surprised if Mary and Joseph's birthdays aren't moved to Mother's and Father's Days.
2006-06-25 12:38:26 · answer #2 · answered by freebird 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Umm, almost all Christian and commercial holidays have sprung from Pagan practice. It was a way to easily convince the Ancients that it was okay to worship the new God. I always thought that mother's day was either completely commercial or from the Mother Rights, which were prevalent in pre-christian Ireland.
2006-06-25 13:27:51 · answer #3 · answered by elliecow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does it matter? I mean... it's Mom for cryin out loud!
If pampering mom is a Pagan practice... why would anybody let their kids be anything else? Jeeeeze.
You folks really stress out too much about this stuff.
2006-06-27 12:40:40 · answer #4 · answered by kaplah 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No matter where it originated is not where you should focus your attention. The day is set aside as a way of honoring and thanking Mother's everywhere. But, we all know that one day is not enough. Everyday is a day to give thanks to our loved ones for being there, not just our Mother's. Appreciation and devotion is 24/7.
2006-06-25 07:30:52 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. Mojo Jojo 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It's loving and appreciating you mother, how pagan can that be.
2006-06-25 02:23:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Honouring every Mothers sacrifices, care, love.....etc.
2006-06-25 03:50:34 · answer #7 · answered by SATJ12 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My mom passed away when I was a kid so it's an awful/hard day for me.
2006-06-25 16:21:52 · answer #8 · answered by :) 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
EVERYDAY SHOULD BE MOTHERS DAY, NOT JUST ONE DAY A YEAR.
2006-06-25 10:24:45 · answer #9 · answered by MUSHMAN 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋