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Matronalia Feriae – the Original Pagan Mother’s Day – Celebrating the Goddess Juno -1 of March

Mother’s Day, Matronalia Feriae, celebrates the goddess Juno on March 1st. Women receive gifts and are celebrated.  In ancient Rome, Matronalia (or Matronales Feriae) celebrated Juno Lucina in her capacity as a mother goddess. The name of Matronalia depicts a married woman in charge of domestic affairs.&nbsp…