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A Tribute to All Mothers!

Happy Mother's Day!

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Alejandro Betancourt
May 08, 2022
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“A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.” — Cardinal Meymillod

Mother’s Day is an annual event celebrated on the second Sunday in May in the US and many other countries. It is a day to honor mothers and motherhood.

In the United States, Mother’s Day has become commercialized with the sale of flowers, cards, and gifts. But, the day is still primarily a time to appreciate mothers and mother figures.

In my home country, Mexico, we celebrate it every year on the same date, May 10th.

Mexicans have a great deal of respect and adoration for their mothers. We realize their efforts on our behalf, and we are thankful. For many, this date has greater significance than Christmas.

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