Happy Mother's Day

Mother's Day is usually celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of May every year. So this year, Mother's Day will be on Sunday (May 8). This is an opportunity for all of us to show our love and gratitude to our Mother. So what do people usually do on this day to celebrate Mother's Day? Today, let's learn interesting things about this special holiday in the US and in some other countries.

Mother's Day in America

America celebrates "Mother's Day" on the second Sunday of May. "Mother's Day" is a very big national holiday celebrated every year. This day is considered the major holiday after Christmas and Valentine's Day. Flags are raised in every home to pay respects to America's mothers. Americans often invite their Mom to dinner because they don't want her to have to cook on this special holiday. Children show love by serving Mom with a breakfast in bed.

The custom of giving flowers and gifts to mothers is very common. The flower commonly used on this day is the carnation because it symbolizes "Mother's Day". Americans often give red or pink carnations. In addition, they also put white carnations on the grave of the deceased mother.

Mother's Day in different countries

Vietnam

Mother's Day, as the name suggests, is the day we show our gratitude and respect to all mothers around the world. In Vietnam, besides March 8 or October 20, the Vu Lan ceremony of filial piety, Mother's Day is also welcomed by everyone. On this day, the children who are raised under the love and care of the mother will give gifts to the mother, the sweetest wishes to their birth.

Great Britain and Ireland

Britain and Ireland do not celebrate "Mother's Day" on the same day as the US. Mother's Day in Ireland is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of the Christian month of Lent. This day is also known as "Mother's Sunday" in the UK. On "Mother's Day" Irish people show their love and respect with flowers and cards for Mother. They served Mother in the morning in bed and invited her to dinner. Shows and comedies are held in many places. The British give gifts to thank their mother for her love and encouragement. Roses, carnations and chrysanthemums are the most popular gifts on this occasion. In addition, the British also have the custom of making Simnel cakes - almond cakes for Mother.

Australia

Mother's Day is celebrated like custom in the US on the second Sunday of May. Australians see "Mother's Day" as an opportunity to express gratitude to Mother. Children give flowers and cards to show their gratitude to Mother.

As in the US, Australians also have a tradition of wearing carnations on "Mother's Day". Colored carnations represent their mother is alive, and white carnations commemorate the deceased mother. In addition to the biological mother, people also pay respect to her and the women who have lovingly cared for them.

South Africa

In South Africa, "Mother's Day" is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. This is an occasion for them to express their gratitude for a Mother's love and care. South Africans also give flowers and cards to Mother to express their love. Today, carnations are used to dedicate to Mother. In addition, they also organize many activities to celebrate this special Holiday.

Although Mother's Day in each country has its own characteristics, in general it is a day to express affection, love, and thanks to our great mothers. And give special gifts to your mother. Here are some suggestions for digital paintings, you can use them to print on clothes, towels, hats, ... for your mother.