You can already see sons, daughters, and fathers shopping for Mother’s Day gifts. Since this occasion became a national holiday a century ago, moms have started receiving a lot of flowers, cards, and chocolates every second Sunday of May every year. In fact, Mother’s Day is not so strange in America since in other countries, people also have their own ways of celebrating motherhood. In the US, families gather annually on the second Sunday of May to honor the women who gave us life. To make them feel more loved on their special day. This year, Mother’s Day in the US and in other several countries will be celebrated on the 13^th of May, while other countries celebrate this on a different day.

 

If you’re wondering how other places celebrate this occasion, let’s see how people around the globe celebrate Mother’s Day:

 

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Mother’s Day in the United States

 

In the United States, Mother’s Day is a celebration filled with bonding, gifts, flowers, and phone calls. On this day, restaurants are always full and busy. For those who prefer to spend Mother’s Day at home, children either serve their mother breakfast in bed  or prepare a delicious lunch. Giving presents such as cards and flowers is also a Mother’s Day tradition; carnations are the most common gifts since these are the official flowers of the occasion. Some children present skits, songs, and plays to honor their mother.

 

 

Muttertag in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland

 

Muttertag or Mother’s Day in these countries is also celebrated on the second Sunday of May. Switzerland was one of the first European countries that introduced Mother’s Day and this happened during the First World War in 1917. This was followed by Germany’s first Muttertag in 1922, and in 1926 was Austria’s first celebration. For Austria and Germany, children send cards or call their mother to express adoration and gratitude. In Switzerland, children allow their mother to sit back leisurely while they make the entire day special for her. They start this by serving breakfast and giving their mother fragrant flowers.

 

 

Mother’s Day in China

 

The celebration of Mother’s Day in China is quite new and this is aligned with traditions of filial piety just like in other countries. The Chinese also observe Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May and it is an occasion filled with festivities and presents.

 

 

Haha no Hi in Japan

 

Before the Japanese started celebrating Haha no Hi or Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May, this was first aligned with the birthday of Empress Koujun whose term took up most of the 20th century. The modern custom of celebrating Mother’s Day started in 1913; however, this was stopped during the Second World War. The tradition has been revived after the war and in the present, the Japanese give their mothers loads of gifts and these are mostly flowers. For Japanese mothers, beautiful carnations that symbolize the gentle strength of mothers represent this Day.

 

 

Peruvian Mother’s Day

 

Just like in many other countries, Mother’s Day in Peru is also celebrated on the second Sunday of May with gifts and flowers. What makes the celebration unique in this country is that thousands of people visit the cemeteries to honor their mothers who have passed away.

 

 

Fete des Meres in France

 

In France, Mother’s Day is called Fete des Meres and unlike the countries mentioned earlier, this is celebrated in late May or early June since this depends on when Pentecost takes place. In 1950, Fete de Meres became a formal celebration and Napoleon was the first to announce this as a holiday. Although celebrated on a different date, Fete des Meres is also observed by giving mothers a relaxing day filled with food, gifts, and quality time with the family.

 

 

Thailand’s Mother’s Day Celebration

 

Thailand celebrates Mother’s Day on 12th of August and also celebrates the birthday of Queen Sirikit. The day is filled with ceremonies and parades, and Jasmine flowers are a common gift.

 

 

Mothering Sunday in the United Kingdom

 

In the UK, Mother’s Day is called Mothering Sunday and is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent. The tradition dates back to the Medieval Era: here, children from poor families who were sent off to work were granted a day to visit their families during the Lenten Season; children picked flowers and gave these to their mothers together with Mothering Sunday Cakes. Now, Mothering Sunday is similar to Mother’s Day in the United States – it is a celebration filled with cards, flowers, gifts, and quality time with the family.

 

 

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