Mother’s Day 2024: Celebrating the Heart of Motherhood Worldwide

When will be Mother’s Day 2024: 

Every year on the second Sunday in May, Mother’s Day is celebrated globally to honour our mothers. This year, Mother’s Day will be observed on May 12. On this day, children, partners and other family members show their love and gratitude to their mother by giving them gifts, cards and other nice things. It’s a chance to appreciate the effort, sacrifices, and love that mothers put in every day for their childrens . This day is observed in more than 50 countries around the world .

Mother’s Day is celebrated to honour the essence of motherhood. The contribution of mothers in our life is impeccable and we can’t repay it. International Mother’s Day allows us an opportunity to express our love towards our mother in a special way. While you are planning to celebrate and make this day special for your mother.

Is Mother’s Day Twice In A Year?

Mother’s Day is celebrated on different days in more than 50 countries across the world . The day is usually celebrated on the second Sunday in May. However, it is also celebrated on other days in March in some countries.

For instance, India, Canada, Australia, and the United States celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May. Whereas, Mother’s Day is celebrated three weeks before Easter Sunday in the United Kingdom, Costa Rica, Georgia, Samoa, and Thailand.

This is an occasion to honor and remember the contribution of mothers to the society . A mother play an important role in shaping the lives of her children , instilling values , providing support and promoting development . Their unwavering devotion and selfless love serve as the cornerstone, creating relationships that last for generations . Also, it is a time to remember to be grateful for all the moms who give so much of themselves, often in the background, to make sure their families are happy and well.

History Of Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day traces its roots back to the ancient times when the Greeks and Romans used to celebrate festivals honouring mother goddesses such as Rhea and Cybele. They used to celebrate this day during the spring season. However, the modern Mother’s Day was championed by Anna Jarvis, an American social activist. She held campaigns to establish a national holiday for mothers after the death of her mother in 1905. She wanted a day when people could express their love and gratitude towards their mother . Further President Woodrow Wilson decided to mark every second Sunday of May to be celebrated as Mother’s Day since 1914. The culture of Mother’s Day was then taken by other countries across the world.

How to celebrate Mother’s Day this year? 

On Mother’s Day, family members try to make sure that their mother is happy and enjoys her life. They surprise her with gifts or take her out for dinner or even cook for her at home. Mother’s Day has also become a commercial phenomenon, with retailers offering gifts and experiences to help people express their appreciation for their mothers.