We found 17 iconic images and stories to share on Mother’s Day– images and stories that anyone who grew up with a Greek mother can relate to.
The images come from throughout history and time– some even contemporary from readers’ newsfeeds.
We wish all mothers throughout the world a happy and healthy Mother’s Day.
Thgis pretty much sums up any Greek mother. No means yes when it comes to food.
A photo that went viral during a demonstration in Greece when a shirtless demonstrator is given a jacket by his mother.
An iconic 1965 photo of a mother carrtying her child in mountainous Epirus, by Costis Balafas (Photo: Benaki Museum archives)
A statue dedicated to the Asia Minor refugee mother on the island of Lesvos.
Yet another Greek tribute to the Asia Minor refuge mother, this one in Hania on the island of Crete
This mother, Cristal Logothetis, was inspired by her son during a trip to the grocery store to start a charity.
Understanding the burden of carrying your child, she started "Carry the Future" and has provided thousands of baby carriers to refugees in Greece.
Greek Cypriot mothers still await news of their lost sons, missing since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Vigils like this one in Melbourne, Australia, take place every year. (Photo by Peter Kakalias, Neos Kosmos)
Anarchist grafitti in Athens: Mom, I'm going to be late. We have a war. And the mom replies, "Stop by and get a jacket."
A moment from the film Eleni, based on Nicholas Gage's book, showing Kate Nelligan playing a Greek mother during the Greek Civil War.
This mother, Liz Tsaoussis, ensured that 4 generations of family heritage were maintained when her daughter Eva got married.
Bringing out an 1800s-era family wedding coat to be worn by her daughter at her wedding.
In this viral photo, these Greek grandmothers became surrogate moms, helping Syrian refugee mothers by providing their warm touch.
This mother, Lena Regakis, travelled across country as soon as her daughter was born to make sure she could preserve a 4-generational memory, forever.
This modern mom, Tia Angelos, makes sure to remind her sons' classmates at their school what being Greek means.
A World War II-era photo of a mom giving her son an icon to kiss before he goes off to fight the Italians.
And last but not least, a tribute to all immigrant moms, who made the ultimate journey, to make a better life for their families. (Photo: Joann Pappas, Pireaus prior to leaving for America in 1962)
