This year, Mother's Day will be celebrated on the 12th of
May, 2024.
Our mothers have shaped us, supported us, and given us
love throughout our lives. Express your love and gratitude
with one of David's designs, meticulously crafted to
convey your appreciation. Give her a gift that reflects
your unbreakable bond. We offer a 15% discount on selected
designs for the upcoming Mother's Day.
Mother's Day 2024 Special
The Celebration of
Motherhood in Ancient Cultures
Ancient civilizations often had rituals and celebrations
to honour motherhood and maternal figures, though they
weren't exactly like the modern Mother's Day. Here’s how
some ancient cultures celebrated mothers and related
concepts:
Ancient Greece: The Greeks celebrated a festival in
honour of Rhea, the mother of the gods, known as the
mother of Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, Hera, Demeter, and
Hestia. Rhea was revered as the goddess of fertility and
motherhood. The festival, known as Hilaria, involved
offerings and ceremonies to celebrate and thank Rhea for
her nurturing role.
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For Unbounded good fortune, happiness and fertility
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Until May 12th 2024
Ancient Rome: Following the Greek tradition, Romans
had a similar festival called Matronalia that was
dedicated to Juno, the goddess of marriage, childbirth,
and women. During Matronalia, women received gifts from
their husbands and daughters, and slaves were given the
day off. The celebration included feasting and public
banquets.
Ancient Egypt: The Egyptians revered Isis, the
mother of the god Horus and the ideal mother figure. She
was worshiped as the goddess of motherhood, fertility, and
magic. Festivals in her honour involved ceremonies and
prayers, seeking her blessings for fertility and
protection.
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Talismans
Original designs for Mother's Day
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Celtic Traditions: The Celts celebrated Brigid
(later Christianized as St. Brigid), a goddess who is akin
to a mother figure. She was associated with the spring
season, fertility, healing, and poetry. Celebrations in
her honour would include lighting fires and feasts to mark
the coming of spring, which symbolized new life and
growth.
Pre-Columbian America: In the Aztec tradition,
there were celebrations for goddesses such as Coatlicue,
the mother of the gods. These celebrations included
elaborate rituals and offerings to express reverence for
Coatlicue's role in giving birth to the earth and the
stars.
Hunab Ku pendant
Mayan symbol for the Mother Womb"
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Hindu Traditions: In ancient India, the goddess
Durga, a mother goddess, was revered with a festival
called Durga Puja, which continues to this day. It
celebrates her victory over evil forces and is marked by
prayers, music, dance, and dramatic performances.
These ancient celebrations show the universal reverence
for motherhood, each with its own unique cultural
expressions and rituals, demonstrating the deep-rooted
appreciation for the nurturing roles mothers play in
societies worldwide.
Mother's Day Gifts Collection
Thank you
Have a Wonderful Day
David and Ka-Gold Team
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