母親節的由來

The Story of Mother's Day

The Main Reading Text

Mother's Day is a day filled with love, a time to do something nice for our mothers to show we care. People often give flowers, cards, and other special gifts. Many families also celebrate by having a special meal together.

While many countries, like the United States and Taiwan, celebrate this day on the second Sunday of May, the idea of honoring mothers is very ancient and has an interesting modern history.

The modern Mother's Day started with an American woman named Anna Jarvis. Her mother, Ann Jarvis, had organized women's groups to promote friendship and health. After her mother passed away, Anna wanted to create a special day to honor mothers for all their hard work.

In 1908, Anna held the first official Mother's Day celebration. It was a big success! She then worked hard for many years, writing letters to important people to make Mother's Day a national holiday. Finally, her dream came true. In 1914, the U.S. President Woodrow Wilson officially declared Mother's Day a national holiday. Now, people all over the world enjoy this day to say "Thank you" to their moms.

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Key Learning Points

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celebrate

v.

[ˋsɛlə͵bret] — 慶祝

To take part in special enjoyable activities to show that a particular occasion is important.

• Many families also celebrate by having a special meal together.
  許多家庭也藉由一同享用特別的一餐來慶祝。
• How do you usually celebrate New Year?
  你通常如何慶祝新年？

honor

v.

[ˋɑnɚ] — 尊敬；向...致敬

To show great respect for someone or something.

• The idea of honoring mothers is very ancient.
  尊敬母親的想法非常古老。
• We hold a ceremony to honor the soldiers.
  我們舉行典禮以向士兵們致敬。

ancient

a.

[ˋenʃənt] — 古代的

Belonging to a period of history that is thousands of years in the past.

• The idea is very ancient.
  這個想法非常古老。
• We visited the ancient city of Rome.
  我們參觀了羅馬古城。

modern

a.

[ˋmɑdɚn] — 現代的

Relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.

• ...and has an interesting modern history.
  ...並且有一段有趣的現代史。
• This building has a very modern design.
  這棟建築有非常現代的設計。

promote

v.

[prəˋmot] — 促進；提倡

To encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something.

• ...to promote friendship and health.
  ...以促進友誼和健康。
• The organization works to promote environmental awareness.
  該組織致力於提升環保意識。

official

a.

[əˋfɪʃəl] — 官方的

Agreed to or arranged by people in positions of authority.

• Anna held the first official Mother's Day celebration.
  安娜舉辦了第一場官方的母親節慶祝活動。
• We are still waiting for the official announcement.
  我們還在等待官方的宣布。

declare

v.

[dɪˋklɛr] — 宣布；宣告

To announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially.

• ...President Woodrow Wilson officially declared Mother's Day a national holiday.
  ...威爾遜總統正式宣布母親節為國定假日。
• The country declared its independence in 1990.
  該國於1990年宣布獨立。