May smells like roses about blooming flowers and warmer weather; it’s a month packed with beauty, tradition, and love. For centuries, the Catholic Church has dedicated May to one incredible woman: the Virgin Mary, Mother of God. 🙏
May holds a special symbolism that makes everything make sense. Long before Christianity, ancient civilizations were already vibing with the feminine power of spring. 🌿🌼
For example, in ancient Greece, May was all about Artemis, the goddess of fertility.
The Romans celebrated Flora, goddess of flowers and springtime, with colorful festivals and games called Floralia.
Spring was seen as a time of new life, growth, and motherhood, making it the perfect season to honor someone as life-giving and loving as Mary.
As Christianity took root, these traditions evolved. By the 12th century, people were dedicating “Thirty Days for Mary” in a practice called the Tricesimum, and by the 17th century, this devotion found its permanent home in May. 🌹
So, What Happens in May for Mary? 🕊️
Every May, Catholics around the world come together to show love and devotion to Mary in beautiful ways:
🕯️ Daily Rosaries in homes and churches
🏵️ Altars decorated with flowers and images of Mary
👑 Crowning ceremonies, where statues of Mary are crowned with fresh flowers, a symbol of her beauty, virtue, and motherhood
These aren’t just fancy traditions, they’re heartfelt acts of love. And you don’t have to be in church to celebrate. Set up a mini altar at home, light a candle, say a prayer, or simply take a quiet moment to reflect. Mary’s love is everywhere.
A Mother to Us All
Mary isn’t just Jesus’ mother, she’s our mother too. She watches over us, guides us, and lifts our prayers to God. She gets us. She’s with us in the messiness of life and in the beauty of growth, just like spring. So yeah, she totally deserves an entire month.
Mother’s Day Vibes from Around the World 🌎💝
May, already warm and full of beautiful activities, it’s also when most of the world celebrates Mother’s Day! Here’s how different countries show love for the queens of our hearts:
🇲🇽 Mexico: Celebrated every May 10 with music, school performances, and amazing food like mole and enchiladas. Many families even wake up their moms with a live mariachi serenade! 🎶🌮💃
🇺🇸 USA: Since 1914, Americans have celebrated moms with cards, flowers, brunches, and big hugs on the second Sunday of May. Red carnations? Total classic. ❤️🌸
🇵🇪 Peru: Families gather for a big lunch and even visit cemeteries to honor moms who’ve passed. It’s a day of joy, memory, and love. 🌺🍽️
🇬🇧 UK: Known as Mothering Sunday, it lands on the last Sunday of Lent. It started with people visiting their “mother churches” and is now all about flowers and family time. ☕🌼
🇹🇭 Thailand: Mother’s Day is celebrated on August 12, Queen Sirikit’s birthday, with nationwide celebrations, jasmine flowers, and fireworks. 🎇🌸
🇨🇴 Colombia: Celebrated on the second Sunday of May with family meals and quality time. Simple and full of heart. 💕
🇰🇷 South Korea: They celebrate both parents on May 8, with letters, gifts, and red carnations. Family first, always. 🫶🌺
🇪🇸 Spain: Mother’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in May. In 1965, the holiday was moved from December 8, which coincided with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, to the first Sunday in May, on that day, families usually get together to celebrate their mothers with gifts, flowers, special foods, and displays of affection. 🎁
So… What Can You Do? 🤔💡
This May, let’s show up for the incredible women in our lives; sisters, aunts, cousins, friends, our moms, grandmothers, mother figures, and Mary herself. Whether it’s through prayer, a kind act, or just spending time together, let’s make it count.
💬 What can you do?
Set up a small altar for Mary
Pray a Hail Mary or a Rosary
Write a heartfelt message to your mom
Share a picture or memory that celebrates the power of motherhood
Let’s Make May Matter 💙🌸
Honor love. Celebrate life. Share joy.
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