Since Mother's Day, a celebration in India, is already on the way, we have decided to see how and where this beautiful day is celebrated in other parts of our world.

26 Russia

In Russia, Mothers Day is officially celebrated since 1998 on the last Sunday of November. The purpose of the holiday - respect for the mothers and the expression of love and care for them. On this day, all mothers are congratulated and given gifts, flowers, and cards.

25 United States

In the US, Americans celebrate this holiday with great enthusiasm and consider it one of the most important. Modern Mothers Day (second Sunday in May) is one of the national holidays. On this day, all the telephone lines are busy solely with congratulations from their beloved mothers. Shops and restaurants are torn to pieces in order to have time to fulfill the wishes of their guests.

24 United Kingdom

In Britain, people celebrate Mother's Day on the fourth Sunday of Lent (which falls on the first Sunday of March). The holiday is known as Maternal Sunday. On this day, give gifts, sweets, and flowers to their mothers. The tradition of Maternal Sunday dates back to the 17th century.

23 France

In France, Mother's Day is celebrated in order to increase the birth rate in the country and encourage women to become mothers. The holiday is celebrated on the last Sunday of May. He is now more commercial in nature and his tendency to celebrate is decreasing.

22 Australia

Australians celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May, giving flowers and postcards to their mothers. There is also a tradition to wear carnations on this remarkable day - the color carnation means that the baby’s mother is full of life, and the white carnation is intended for the memory of deceased mothers.

21 India

For India, the tradition of celebrating Mother's Day is relatively new and is gaining great popularity every year. Mother's Day in India is celebrated mainly in cities and urban areas according to the accepted American model and date of celebration.

20 Mexico

Mother's Day was moved to Mexico from the United States in 1922 and quickly became a very popular holiday. Mother's Day in Mexico is celebrated on June 10th and includes great family gatherings, chants, including the singing of the traditional song “Las Mananitas”, a magnificent celebration, etc.

19 Israel

In Israel, Mother's Day is celebrated 30 Shvat on the Jewish calendar, which falls between January 30 and March 1. Israel is one of the few countries where this tradition retains its original meaning without mass commercialization. This is not an official holiday.

18 Paraguay

Paraguay is the only country where Mother's Day is celebrated on May 15 - the country's independence day. Despite the popularity of the Mother's Day holiday, these two holidays are still undivided.

17 New Zealand

In New Zealand, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. Although this event is not considered a public holiday, Mother's Day is a great day for locals who celebrate it, organizing picnics and giving gifts to mothers.

16 Ethiopia

Mother's Day is a big holiday in Ethiopia and is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. The celebration usually includes large family gatherings and gatherings. Traditionally, daughters bring mums vegetables and cheese, and sons bring meat.

15 Canada

In Canada, Mother's Day is the third most popular holiday after Christmas and Valentine's Day. The celebration is very similar to the celebration in the United States, but in Canada, Mother's Day is not a public holiday. Canadian mothers receive as gift cards, sweets, flowers, decorations, and gift certificates.

14 China

Mother's Day is becoming increasingly popular in China. In this country, one of the main goals of the holiday was to create a festive mood for poor mothers caring for their families in the countryside. With the exception of a few cities, Mother's Day is still an unofficial holiday in China.

13 Belgium

In Belgium, Mother's Day is celebrated on two different days. Most countries celebrate it on the second Sunday of May, but there are also many people who do it on 15 August. Known for its delicious chocolate, Belgium congratulates its mothers mainly with chocolate, pastries and other sweets.

12 Brazil

Although not an official holiday, Mother's Day is a well-known event in Brazil, second only to Christmas. In this South American country, people gather in churches, where children pray for their mothers, and then celebrate, organizing a massive barbecue for everyone.

11 Indonesia

Indonesia is the only country that celebrates Mother's Day on December 22. The original purpose of the festival was to celebrate the spirit of all Indonesian women, but these days the festival is dedicated only to mothers. They are presented with flowers and given a day off from household chores.

10 Germany

During the Second World War on Mother's Day, German mothers were awarded medals (gold, silver or bronze, depending on the number of children rescued). Now the holiday is very similar to the holiday of other Western countries. Personalized postcards, flowers, and festive dishes are among the most popular gifts for German mothers.

9 Philippines

In the Philippines, Mother's Day is officially celebrated every first Monday of December, along with Father's Day. On this day, Filipino mothers are given time to take care of themselves, to relax, go shopping, etc. All their duties and affairs fall on the shoulders of their adult children or husbands.

8 Romania

Since 2010, Romania has officially celebrated Mother's Day on the first Sunday of May. Earlier, Mother's Day was celebrated on March 8 as part of International Women's Day (a relic of the communist era). Small children give mothers handmade gifts, while adults buy those flowers and sweets.

7 Thailand

Mother's Day was moved to Thailand just recently and has not yet gained mass popularity in Western countries. Thais celebrate it on August 12, the birthday of the Thai Queen Sirikit. Fathers Day is celebrated in a similar way - on the birthday of kings.

6 Serbia

In Serbia, Mother's Day is part of an important holiday that runs on three Sundays in a row in December. On the eve of Children's Day and after Father's Day, Mother's Day includes a tradition in which mothers are connected until they give treats and small gifts for their children.

5 Japan

In Japan, Mother's Day has changed several times, but it is currently celebrated on the second Sunday of May. Japan is one of the countries where people wear carnations to honor their mothers, but besides this, the holiday is the same as in the Western world.

4 Czech Republic

On the initiative of Alice Masaryk, the daughter of the first Czechoslovak president, Mother's Day was first celebrated in 1923 in former Czechoslovakia. On Friday, before the second Sunday of May, young children receive help from their teachers to make personalized cards and gifts for their mothers.

3 Argentina

Argentina is the only country celebrating mother's day on the third Sunday of October. Initially, the holiday was celebrated on October 11, the day of the old liturgical celebration of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God, but after the holiday was postponed to January 1, Mother’s Day was postponed to the third Sunday of October according to folk tradition. Argentine moms present treats and flowers as a sign of caring for their children.

2 Nepal

In Nepal, Mother's Day is called Mata Tirtha Aunsi “(means“ Pilgrimage of the Mothers of the New Moon ”), and is celebrated on the last day of the month Baishah, located in April or May. Traditionally, Nepalis give gifts to their living mothers, and in order to honor the memory of the dead, they go on a pilgrimage.

1 Egypt

As in other Arab countries, Mother's Day is celebrated in Egypt on March 21st on the first day of spring. Mother's Day is one of the most popular holidays in this country in North Africa. Restaurants, shops, and hotels operate in a holiday mode, often offering special discounts on this day.

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