Mothers
Day is celebrated around the world, though on different dates. Know how people
express their love for their mother!!~ Brought to you by Parts avatar Canada
Mother’s day celebrates
the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figure. It is an annual
event celebrated across the globe but it is held at different dates in the
calendar depending on the country.
Many of us remember our
mothers or mother figures on this auspicious day. Mother figure can be anyone
who showers her selfless love upon you like relatives, mother-in-law, god
mother, foster parent, a friend or even your step mother. It is interesting to
note that we celebrate mother’s day on different days on this planet. Even if
you live in Canada and your mom is in India, you have a good chance to wish her
twice!
Many countries like
Australia, Canada and US celebrate mother’s day on second Sunday of May usually
as Sundays are generally non working in these countries. In Countries like
Thailand, CostaRica, Samoa and Georgia Mother’s day is treated as public
holiday. But whatever may be the date of Mother’s day is celebrated with the
same spirit everywhere. So, let us see how people around the globe show their
love to their mother or mother figures!
Canada
Mother’s day in Canada
is as popular as Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Like U.S.A. mother’s day is celebrated in
Canada in the second Sunday of May every year.
Canadians mostly love to express their love and feelings through Cards
and flowers. People pay tribute to their mothers on this day and thank them for
staying by their side throughout their life.
It has been noted that
sales of Cards break all records on Mother’s day. Many folks take their mothers
to fancy restaurants for dinner and some may cook special dishes for their
mothers at home themselves. Caring children make it a point to greet Mother’s
day to their own moms, granny and mother figures. They bake cakes to show their
love!
USA
Mother’s day is treated
as national holiday in US. People show their love and respect to their
respective mothers and mother figures by hoisting National flag on every house
and important buildings as a tribute to motherhood.
Former President of US
Woodrow Wilson declared Mother’s day as national holiday due to the dedication
and hard work of Ms Anna Jarvis.
Anna Jarvis is also known as mother of Mother’s day.
Mother’s day is
commercialized in US to the great extent. Phone lines record a heavy traffic
and Card sales reach their peaks on this day. Like Canada, Mother’s day is also
considered big day like Christmas. Restaurants
are way too busy on this day as children won’t let their moms cook for them.
There is also a
tradition of gifting flowers especially carnations which are considered as
flowers only for Mother’s day occasion. People gift red or pink carnations for
their mothers and offer white carnations to their deceased mothers.
Australia
Mother’s day falls on
same day as in Canada. There is also a tradition of wearing carnation on
Mother’s day in Australia. Children pamper their mothers by treating them with
breakfasts on bed and with gifts.
Card manufacturers and
Florist see a high business on Mother’s day.
UK
Mother’s day in United Kingdom
is celebrated with great excitement and verve but it doesn’t fall on the same
dates as US and Canada. It is believed that England was the first country of
the world to dedicate a day for mothers in early 1600s. Children gift flowers and thank them for their
constant support. Like other countries, mother’s day is quite beneficial for
florists.
It is a tradition in UK
of making a rich almond cake for mothers called “Mothering cake” on mother’s
day. People gift Roses to their mothers often.
Mexico
Mother’s day
celebration in Mexico takes place on May 10 as it is the special day for
Mexicans. Churches in Mexico organize special mass on this day. The highpoint of the event is the orchestra which
plays "las mañanitas" and distribution of 'tamales' and 'atole', the
traditional early-morning meal to all local mothers. School children prepare
skits for their mothers.
Japan
The
phrase “Ha Ha No hi” means Happy mother’s day in Japanese. Unlike Western
countries, Japanese people buy different gifts or kimono for their mothers like Pin Flower
Silk kimono or Red flower cotton Kimono, baby and mother kokeshi doll,
fragrance cards and many more. During Second World War western festival
celebration was completely prohibited among Japanese. It was after the war that
the custom was restored.
Japanese
people consider carnations as one of the most beautiful mother’s day gift. All
the people of Japan shower their love and affection to their mother by gifting
them beautiful and lovely carnations. They prepare special dishes like Sushi on
this day for their moms.
Germany
Mother’s
day in Germany is called Muttertag. In 1938, to honor motherhood, German
government called forth Mutterehrenkreuz as the cross of honor of German
mother. Like Canada, German people wear carnations to show love and respect to
their moms. Members of family plan to spend the day together preparing meal for
their mother.
South Africa
People
take their mothers out for dinner. They gift them carnations as a token of
respect and gratitude.
Peru
Peru’s
citizens are extremely passionate about Mother’s day. It is said that about 92
% of the country is found celebrating mother’s day with zeal. This data is the
proof of honor, love and respect the children give to their mothers. Peruvians
organize family get together and make sure to give their mother some leisure
time.
There
are many places in Peru where mothers are allowed to visit for free. Many
musical and artistical shows are organized in honor of mothers on this day.
Philippines
Philippines
citizens not only honor their mothers but also revere their grandmothers, aunt,
cousins and other female members of the family. Interesting fact is that
husbands give gifts to their wives or take them for a trip.
Ethiopia
People
of Ethiopia celebrate mother’s day by preparing traditional recipe for friends
and family called hash. The task of bringing ingredients is divided among
children and after they gather the contents, mother prepares the dish and whole
family enjoys it together. There is a ritual where mother-daughter rub each
other’s face with butter. They sing and dance and whole celebration lasts three
days.
There
are various ways to show your mother your love and respect. It can be gifts,
cards, flowers, dinner, handmade dish, cakes, messages and even phone call. Parts avatar auto parts
wish its customers a very happy mother’s day.
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