The history of Mother’s Day is centuries old and the earliest celebrations can be traced back to ancient Greece in honor of Rhea, the Mother of the Gods. During the 1600s, Christians in England celebrated a day to honor Mary, the mother of Christ. By a religious order the holiday was later expanded in its scope to include all mothers, and named as the “Mothering Sunday.” Celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent (the 40-day period leading up to Easter), “Mothering Sunday” honored the mothers of England.
During this time many of England’s poor worked as servants for the wealthy. As most jobs were located far from their homes, the servants would live at the houses of their employers. On Mothering Sunday, the servants would have the day off and were encouraged to return home and spend the day with their mothers. A special cake, called the mothering cake, was often brought along to provide a festive touch.
People around the world now have special days of celebration honoring mothers. Mother’s Day is always celebrated on May 10 in Mexico and on the second Sunday in May in the United States (May 12 this year) and Canada. Many restaurateurs at Lakeside go the distance to make Mother’s Day brighter no matter which day it’s celebrated. Some are listed below.
La Nueva Posada (Donato Guerra 9, Ajijic) will celebrate Mother’s Day with a brand new menu bound to satisfy the appetite. The garden setting is one of the most popular at Lakeside for dining. Call 766-1444 for reservations for May 10 or 12.
Roberto’s Restaurant (Carretera Poniente 35, Ajijic) will celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12 with a special brunch (10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) featuring a fruit platter, choice of 12 different entrees, flan for dessert and coffee for 85 to 110 pesos. Dinner will be a choice of turkey, baked ham, brisket, pork leg or fresh fish for 120 pesos or Roberto’s famous Chinese dinner for 85 pesos. Call 766-1616 for reservations.
La Bodega (Calle 16 de Septiembre 124, Ajijic) will observe Mother’s Day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 10, 11 and 12 with a discount of 50 percent on all entrees for moms. Reserve at 766-1002.
Los Telares (Morelos 6, Ajijic) will celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10 with live music from 6-8 p.m. and free dessert for mothers. Call 766-0428 for reservations.
Yves (waterfront near the Ajijic pier) will celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10 and 12 with a free glass of champagne with lunch or dinner for moms. Call 766-3565.
Restaurant #4 (Donato Guerra 4, Ajijic) will celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10 with specials of imported rack of lamb for 400 pesos, Cuban lobster tail for 450 pesos, prime rib for 320 pesos. These prices for the special three-course meals include the 30-peso cover charge. Live music with Jean Pierre and Friends begins at 7:30 p.m. Call 766-1360 for reservations.
Manix Restaurant (Ocampo 57, Ajijic) will celebrate on May 10 with a choice of beef, fish or chicken, served with soup or salad and dessert for 150 pesos. Call 766-0061 for reservations.
Tio Domingo (Ocampo 204, west Ajijic) will celebrate on May 12, serving their famous Chiles en Nogada from 1-9 p.m. Make reservations at 766-2453.
La Una (Marcos Castellanos 9, Ajijic) will celebrate on May 10, serving a free margarita to moms when they bring the advertisment from the Guadalajara Reporter. Make reservations at 766-2072.
La Hosteria del Arte (at the Japanese Nursery, west of Ajijic) will celebrate on May 10 and 12 with fresh roses for all mothers.
Hacienda Don Pedro (150 meters west of the Waffle House in Rancho del Oro in west Ajijic) will celebrate on May 10 with free drinks and free dessert and coffee (for mom) with a chicken, fish or meat entrée. Call 766-4906 for reservations.