Mother Goose Day When: Always on May 1st Mother Goose Day was
created only recently, as a day to appreciate nursery rhymes and
stories. They are a favorite of children and their parents.
The term "Mother Goose" dates back to the 1650's. It refered to
stories like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Sleeping
Beauty.
It does not appear to represent a particular person, as many of
"Mother Goose" stories were written both before and after this term
was first used.
And, the stories were written by numerous authors. Enjoy "Mother
Goose Day" by reading Mother Goose stories and rhymes to your
children or grandchildren.