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Mother's Day
Is a day that focuses on celebrating and honouring mothers and maternal figures for all they do. It's a day that asks people to show gratitude to maternal figures for their effect on our personal lives and their work in society.
This celebration changes all over the world depending on which country you are in. But all focus on demonstrating love and appreciation for mothers.
Why are there different dates for Mother's Day around the world?
Mother's Day around the world falls on different dates at different times of the year. Some of them line up, following the official Mother's Day date set by the United Nations on the second Sunday in May. Others have their traditional holidays and celebrations, which are now also referred to as Mother's Day.
USA
America celebrates Mother's Day on the most popular day around the world, the second Sunday in May. The modern Mother's Day, as many people know it, was originated in America by Anna Jarvis in 1907. She campaigned for a day to celebrate mothers as a tribute to her mother, who passed away in 1905. Her campaign continued until 1911 when Mother's Day became a recognised holiday across every state in the USA.
Australia
Mother's Day in Australia is also celebrated on the second Sunday in May and began being celebrated in 1924. The tradition of gift-giving on Mother's Day is said to have been started in Australia by Janet Heyden. In the aftermath of World War 1, there were a great many mothers who had lost their husbands and sons. So Janet Heyden began a campaign to give charitable gifts to them to make sure they still felt the love they deserved. This was a hit, and now gift-giving is a staple tradition for Mother's Day around the world.
Poland
In Poland, Mother's Day - or Dzień Matki - is always celebrated on the 26th of May every year, not changing date like many other countries. However, it isn't treated as a public holiday.
Mexico
In Mexico, Día de las Madres is celebrated on the 10th of May every year. It's a huge event, just to celebrate mothers and honour them with the love they deserve. Families will come together to celebrate with music, food and flowers.
Nicaragua
In Nicaragua, Mother's Day is celebrated each year on May 30th. The day is all about ensuring Nicaraguan mums get the recognition they deserve, with many schools and businesses closing for the day to allow families to come together and celebrate their wonderful mums, grandmothers, aunts and any other motherly figures!
Thailand
In Thailand, Mother's Day is celebrated on the 12th of August as this is the birthday of their queen - Queen Sirikit. It was first celebrated in 1976, as Queen Sirikit is viewed as the mother of her country. The day celebrates her work to support the people of her country who are in need but also honours mothers all over the country. Because of this, charity is a big part of celebrations. Children will be involved in donating to monks and various charitable deeds to help show their gratitude.
Ethiopia
Unlike other celebrations for Mother's Day around the world, in Ethiopia, it lasts for three whole days. Taking place at the end of the rainy season in the autumn (in October or November) changing with the weather each year. The celebration of Antrosht celebrates mothers in communities, as well as celebrating Mother Earth and all that we get from our planet.
Malawi
In Malawi, Mother's Day takes place on the 15th of October every year, and it's treated as a national holiday. This day is also World Rural Women’s Day and is often commemorated by a public speech by the president about the importance of mothers.
Japan
In Japan, Mother's Day was originally celebrated on the 6th of March as this was the birthday of Empress Kōjun. However, in 1949 it was changed to the second Sunday in May aligning with the most common date for Mother's Day around the world.
Russia
In Russia, Mother's Day is celebrated on two dates across the year! It can be celebrated alongside International Women's Day on the 8th of March, as well as on the last Sunday in November.
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