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Mother’s Day in Lithuania

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Impression from my today’s visit to the Jurbarkas Cemetery.

Text/photos: Aage Myhre
aage.myhre@Vilnews.com

I was up very early today, to drive the 200 kilometers (125 mi.) to Jurbarkas town, where mothers and grandmothers of my wife's family are buried.

A sunny day, a fantastic backdrop for the celebration and commemoration to the honour of these proud Lithuanian women.

You are cordially invited to join the tour and see some of the pictures I took in this incredibly beautiful cemetery ...

Lithuanians celebrate Mother’s Day on the first Sunday of May every year...

Traditionally, the first thing in the morning of this day is to go to the cemeteries to commemorate all deceased mothers. This is followed by a traditional family dinner, where all present mothers are honoured with a cake, which resembles a bouquet of flowers. Mother’s Day is the day to acknowledge our mother’s unconditional love, support, and the efforts in raising her kids.

Did you, by the way, know that the mother’s day celebration has existed since ancient times? It is believed that the Greeks celebrated Mother’s Day in spring, by honouring Rhea, ‘mother of the gods’, by offering honey-cakes, flowers and drinks. This day is celebrated across the globe though on different dates. Similarly, celebrations also vary from country to country.

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Proud grandpa with who happy granddaughters, my daughters. Cornelia, Bruno and Cassandra.

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Finally time for the great, annual family dinner!!!

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Margarita L. P.

I appreciate the time you took to visit such wonderful history. I admire the tender care that people take to the cemetery plots.

May 07 2012

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Jurate Kutkus Burns

How lovely! Lithuanians take great pride in their cemeteries, monuments, and landscaping. It is wonderful to see your photos, and reminds me of visiting the cemeteries in Vilnius and Kaunas, where many friends and family are buried.

May 06 2012

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