Mother's Day is a cherished occasion celebrated worldwide to honor mothers and motherhood. While it is celebrated on the second Sunday in May in the United States, you may be surprised to learn that Mother's Day is observed on different dates in various countries. Cultural traditions and historical influences play a part in determining when to celebrate Mother’s Day, but it’s based on taking the time to celebrate all maternal figures and how best to lift them up. The following are just a few ways to recognize and celebrate the maternal figures in your life.
In ancient civilizations, maternal figures were honored through festivals and ceremonies and over time became the different Mother’s Day celebrations that we see today. Modern Mother's Day in the US originated in the early 20th century thanks to the efforts of Anna Jarvis, who wanted to honor her mother's activism and care for wounded soldiers during the Civil War. It is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. Mothering Sunday, as it is known in the UK is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent and often involves visiting one’s mother church as well as gifts and cards. In Mexico, Dia de los Madres is celebrated on May 10th each year, regardless of the day of the week. It’s a significant cultural celebration with traditions including music, dance, and festive gatherings.
In addition to biological mothers, Mother’s Day honors all maternal figures who play a nurturing a supportive role in our lives. Grandmothers, aunts, stepmothers, foster mothers, adoptive mothers, and other female mentors and role models are also honored on this day. Regardless of the date or cultural tradition, Mother’s Day is the time to express gratitude and shower the maternal figures in our lives with love and appreciation. This can be done with gifts that reflect the recipient’s interests and preferences, a heartfelt card or voice message, preparing a meal, spending quality time together, a heartfelt hug, or any combination of these.
This Mother’s Day, honor the maternal figures in your life with the gift of flowers. Arrangements are available in all shapes and sizes for delivery on your celebratory day or show them how much you love them all year with a flower subscription. See all our available floral options here.
