Mother-in-law's Day: why is it celebrated on April 28?
April 28th is Mother-in-Law's Day in Brazil. A day dedicated to honoring mothers-in-law. Mothers-in-law are: mothers of the spouse, grandmothers of the couple's children.
Why does this date exist?
It serves to highlight the importance of this family figure.
It recognizes the relationship between:
sons-in-law
daughters-in-law
mothers-in-law.
A relationship full of humor.
The relationship with mothers-in-law is often:
fun
full of stories
sometimes "tense" (but with affection involved).
It has become a common theme of jokes and memes in Brazil.
Curious origin (popular version / legend)
There is a popular story that says it all started in 1957.
During an event related to the president... Jânio Quadros
There was a mix-up involving:
an anaconda 🐍
an official breakfast
Legend says someone mistook the snake for a “mother-in-law”
⚠️ But beware This snake story is considered a humorous legend
There is no official historical confirmation
The true meaning of the date
More important than the origin is the intention:
to value the mother-in-law in the family
to recognize her role in family life
to celebrate with lightness and humor
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