15.21.a - Unveiling France's Heart: Mother's Day Traditions & More...(Text & Audio: English & French)

In this PAID le Bulletin we dive into the importance of the celebration of Mother's Day in France: 25 May 2025 — read and listen to other people's stories in English and French.

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Bonjour, my dear friends, both new faces and familiar ones...

I’m thrilled to have you here with me again this week—bienvenue—welcome to our little corner of France!

Un grand merci (a big thank you) for being part of this wonderful family of Francophiles. Your support enables me to continue growing and improving le Bulletin.

Here’s what you’ll find today:

1. My discussion, “A Deep Dive into France's Enduring Mother's Day Traditions (2025 Edition)”

2. This week’s ‘What’s happening in MyFrenchLife Magazine’ - new contributors and articles

3. You can also find the free newsletter ‘15.21 - The French Village That Invented Mother's Day + Burgundy Wine Secrets’→here.

Warm regards
Judy - 24.5.2025

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1. →Unveiling the Soul of La Fête des Mères: A Deep Dive into France's Enduring Mother's Day Traditions (2025 Edition)
by Judy MacMahon ←

Have you ever paused to consider the sheer weight of tradition behind a seemingly simple bouquet of flowers? Moi, je l'ai fait (I have), and the story of Mother's Day in France is a testament to the nation's complex history, its evolving social values, and its unwavering appreciation for the matriarchal figure.

The mother-daughter relationship is a unique bond characterized by deep emotional connection, shared experiences, and the potential for both strong support and complex dynamics. It's a relationship that often shapes both individuals profoundly, with mothers serving as role models and daughters learning about themselves and the world through their mother's influence.

I was inspired to write this article just three months after the death of my Mother. I've been missing the opportunity to chat with her, even though for some time she was non-verbal, we’d still managed to communicate somehow on the phone. And when I was with her, we managed to communicate very well! I've been thinking a lot about 'What my Mother taught me', and the list was long. Maybe one day I'll write about that, but today we're talking about Mother's Day in France. Let's go on, shall we? C'est parti