Student's Day

Students Day is celebrated in many countries throughout the world although they are likely on different dates. In Mexico Día del Estudiante has particularly important roots for education and freedom from political interference especially at the college and university level.

In 1929 students of the now National Autonomous University of Mexico, went on strike for University Autonomy. They were forced to do this because the politicians at the federal level were using education as a political football

for their own gains at the polls. There was a federal election that year and the university and education were being used to further the election of various candidates and political perspectives. The federal government had direct control over the university's policies and curriculum.

The students who went on strike for autonomy were brutally beaten by police and one student, Martin del Campo, was killed by police bullets capital, precisely on May 23, 1929 at the law faculty.

In July 1929 President Emilio Portes Gil recognized the autonomy of education and declared May 23 National Student Day and Plaza de Santo Domingo in Mexico City was called Plaza 23 de Mayo or Plaza of the Student. The university rector, not the Secretary of Education, became the final authority for the university.

By. Aili Arias 3°B

Student's Day

International Students' Day

 

International Students' Day is an international observance of student community, held annually on November 17. Originally commemorating the Nazi German storming of Czech universities in 1939 and the subsequent killing and sending of students to concentration camps, a number of universities now mark it, sometimes on a day other than November 17, for a nonpolitical celebration of .

 

By. Nelly Sosa 3°B

Student's Day

The date commemorates the anniversary of the 1939 Nazi storming of the University of Pragueafter demonstrations against the killing of Jan Opletal and worker Václav Sedláčekas well as against the German occupation of Czechoslovakia and the execution of nine student leaders, over 1,200 students sent to concentration camps (mainly Sachsenhausen concentration camp) and the closure of all Czech universities and colleges.

By. Vivian Leal 1°A

Student's Day

The origins of the students day go back to 1929 when students of the Autonomous University of Mexico , took the strike in favor of university autonomy. After a series of events and protests that culminated in a general strike, students were severely beaten by police in the capital facilities Law School on May 23; for that reason the students of this school claimed that this day would be remembered as Student Day in honor of the attacked. The Plaza de Santo Domingo in Mexico City was called Plaza 23 de Mayo in honor of the students.
Just over a month after the independence of this institution will be managed and eventually in many of the states were created spaces for relaxation and study were taken and are called "Gardens of the Student" in honor the struggle for university autonomy. Since then it has been held every May 23 Student Day as a reminder of the struggle for a more open and participatory education, but of course, now that celebrate unknown origin and is taken as an excuse to leave of academic work and relax the normal behavior of students for a few hours.

By. Jimena Rangel 1°B

Teacher's Day

The initiative was approved in 1917and presented by Mr Benito Ramirez and Enrique Viesca , who proposed to President Venustiano Carranza was established May 15 as a day dedicated to teachers , with presidential decree celebrate this date as the day the teacher, commemorated by first in Mexico in 1918 .
 
One of the most outstanding teachers in Mexico was Jose Vasconcelos , named Doctor Honoris Causa by the National Autonomous University of Mexico and those of Chile and Guatemala . It was called the "Teacher of America" ​​and each May 15 recognizes that bears his name is given to the most outstanding teachers in Mexico .
 
" The job of a teacher requires effort, patience , dedication , commitment and responsibility to educate , train and guide their students," Anonymous.  

By. Isabela  Sanchez 1°B

Teacher's Day

Teachers' Day exists in many countries, but it's celebrated on different dates. Teachers of Mexico observe their professional holiday annually on May 15.

Teachers' Day (Dia Del Maestro) in Mexico is a special day, when teachers' work is appreciated by students. This holiday shouldn't be confused with World Teachers' Day, that is officially celebrated on October 5.

The idea of establishing of Teachers' Day belongs to the Mexican Congress, that approved the holiday in 1917. The first Teachers' Day was celebrated in 1918 on May 15. There are two possible origins of choosing May 15 as the date of the celebration. The first origin says, that a group of students in the city of San Luis Potosí annually celebrated the birthday of their old teacher Isidore on May 15. The second possible origin of the date considers the celebration of a historic event in Querétaro, that took place on May 15, 1867.

Many Mexican schools should stop normal routine to celebrate Teachers' Day and organize cultural events to promote the importance of teacher and dignity to them. But in fact many schools don't do anything to celebrate the holiday, while others take a day off.

 

By: Valeria and Claudia 3°B

Teacher's Days

In many countries, Teacher's Days (or Teachers Day) are intended to be special days for the appreciation of teachers, and may include celebrations to honour them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community in general. The date on which Teachers' day is celebrated varies from country to country. Teachers' days are distinct from World Teachers' Day which is officially celebrated across the world on October 5.^[1]

The idea of celebrating Teachers' Day took ground in many countries during the 20th century; in most cases, they celebrate a local educator or an important milestone in education (for example, Argentina has commemorated Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's death on September 11 since 1915,^[2] while India celebrates Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birthday on September 5 since 1962^[3]). This is the primary reason why countries celebrate this day on different dates, unlike many other International Days.

By. Jafet García 3°B

Teacher's Day

Celebrate Teachers’ Day

All across Mexico, there are festivities to celebrate Teachers’ Day for teachers, teacher aides and other staff in the education system. At schools, teachers are showered with handmade presents, cards, poetry, and artwork. Students take part in singing and theatrical performances to show their appreciation on the day. Class parties are organized for professors and teaching staff at universities and colleges.

Public life

Teachers’ Day is an official observance and not a federal public holiday in Mexico.

About Teachers’ Day

Mexico’s first Teachers’ Day was celebrated on May 15, 1918. There are 2 possible reasons for the choice of this date. Firstly, it is the date when the Mexican army, which supported President Benito Juarez, seized the city of Querétaro in central Mexico on May 15, 1867. Secondly, it is believed that students gathered to celebrate the birthday of a teacher named after Saint Isidore the Laborer who died on May 15.

 

By. Sofia Carrillo 3°B

Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914. Jarvis would later denounce the holiday’s commercialization and spent the latter part of her life trying to remove it from the calendar. While dates and celebrations vary, Mother’s Day most commonly falls on the second Sunday in May and traditionally involves presenting mothers with flowers, cards and other gifts.

  

By: Aili Arias, Amanda Berman, Claudia Flores.

 

Mother's Day

Origin of Mother's Day goes back to the era of ancient Greek and Romans. But the roots of Mother's Day history can also be traced in UK where a Mothering Sunday was celebrated much before the festival saw the light of the day in US. However, the celebration of the festival as it is seen today is a recent phenomenon and not even a hundred years old. Thanks to the hard work of the pioneering women of their times, Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis that the day came into existence. Today the festival of Mothers day is celebrated across 46 countries (though on different dates) and is a hugely popular affair. Millions of people across the globe take the day as an opportunity to honor their mothers, thank them for their efforts in giving them life, raising them and being their constant support and well wisher.

History of Mother's Day: Mothering SundayThe more recent history of Mothers Day dates back to 1600s in England. Here aMothering Sunday was celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of Lent (the 40 day period leading up to Easter) to honor mothers. 

 

 

by: Valeria Duran y Sofia Carrillo

Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is a day for many people to show their appreciation towards mothers and mother figures worldwide. It is an annual event but is held at different dates in the calendar, depending on the country.

What do people do?

Many people remember their mothers and mother figures on Mother’s Day. Mother figures may include stepmothers, relatives, mothers-in-law, a guardian (eg. a foster parent), or a family friend. There are many different ways to celebrate Mother’s Day. They include (but are not limited to):

• Giving cards, flowers, or cakes.
• Family gatherings or visits.
• Family breakfasts, brunches, lunches, and dinners either at home, at a café or at a restaurant.
• Personal phone calls, particularly from children who live away from their mothers and/or mother figures.
• Mother’s Day poems and messages.
• Gifts of chocolate, jewelry, accessories, clothing, hobby equipment or tools, handmade items, or gift vouchers.
•  A day at the movies with mothers and/or mother figures.

Mother’s Day is celebrated in different countries, including China where carnations are popular Mother’s Day presents. Some groups in Samoa organize elaborate song and dance performances throughout the country. They celebrate the contributions that mothers make to Samoan society.

Public life

Mother’s Day falls on different days depending on the countries where it is celebrated. It is held on the second Sunday of May in many countries, such as Australia, Canada and the United States. It is held exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday in the United Kingdom. Sundays are usually non-school and non-working days in these countries.

Mother’s Day is an annual public holiday in countries such as Costa Rica (August 15, on the same day as Assumption Day), Georgia (March 3), Samoa (second Monday of May), and Thailand (August 12). Restaurants and cafes may be busier than usual as some people take their mothers out for a treat.

Background

Early Mother's Day celebrations can be dated back to the spring celebrations to honor Rhea, the Mother of the Gods, in ancient Greek civilization, according to some sources. Later, Mothering Sunday in the United Kingdom was traditionally a day for people to visit the church where they were baptized, although it now also celebrates motherhood in modern times.

The modern-day origins of Mother's Day can be attributed to two women – Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis, who were important in establishing the tradition in the United States. Around 1870, Julia Ward Howe called for Mother's Day to be celebrated each year. It continued to be held in Boston for about 10 years under her sponsorship, but died out after that. Other sources say that Juliet Calhoun Blakely initiated Mother’s Day in Albion, Michigan, in the late 1800s. Her sons paid tribute to her each year and urged others to honor their mothers.

In 1907, Anna Jarvis held a private Mother's Day celebration in memory of her mother, Ann Jarvis, in Grafton, West Virginia. In 1908, she played a key role in arranging a church service that attracted 407 children and their mothers. A Mother’s Day International Association was founded in 1912 to promote the holiday in other countries. Mother’s Day has grown increasingly popular since then.

Many people believe that Mother’s Day is now largely commercialized, with card companies, flower shops, jewelry stores, gift shops, restaurants, hotels, and department stores advertising promotions and special deals for this event. Anna Jarvis, in her lifetime, unsuccessfully filed a lawsuit to stop the over-commercialization of Mother's Day.

Symbols

There are various ways to show an appreciation for mothers and mother figures on Mother’s Day. They include white carnations, which Anna Jarvis asked to be the official symbol for the day, as well as the International Mother’s Day Shrine. This shrine is dedicated to the preservation of motherhood. The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States. It is located together with a museum at Grafton, West Virginia, and aims to preserve, promote and develop the spirit of motherhood.

By. Jafet García 3°B

Mother's Day

Mother's Day is a modern celebration honoring one's own mother, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May. It complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Father's Day and Siblings Day.

By. Fernando Parra 3°B