China: The second Sunday in May
Argentina: Celebrates Mother's Day on the second Sunday of October.
Lebanon: Celebrates Mother's Day on the first day of spring.
South Africa: Mother's Day is held on the first Sunday of May.Norway: Mother's Day is on the second Sunday of February
Yugoslavia: Serbians in Yugoslavia call Mother's Day "Materice" and celebrate it two weeks before Christmas each year. The custom is that children sneak into their mother's room early on Mother's Day, tie their mother to the bed, and when the mother wakes up and finds herself tied up, she begs the children to untie her, and in exchange, she gives them a small gift she had hidden under her pillow.
Mother's Day in Spain and Portugal has close ties with the church. December 8th is the day to commemorate the Virgin Mary, and it is also the day when children express their love for their mothers.
Sweden celebrates Mother's Day on the last Sunday of May. On the eve of Mother's Day, the Swedish Red Cross holds a charity sale of plastic mother flowers, and the proceeds will be used as funding for vacations for mothers who have many children.
Panama: Also known as the Day of the Holy Spirit's Conception. It aims to make Panamanians value family and respect mothers. In 1924, May 11 was the first Mother's Day in Panama, and it was changed to December 8 in 1930 by First Lady Hercilia de Arosemena. However, this is only information from the Internet, and its accuracy is unknown. At that time, many shops also responded to Mother's Day by giving discounts to mothers and making it a national holiday. It is a meaningful festival. Attached is an introduction in Spanish.
Egypt: The last Friday of March each year is Egypt's Mother's Day. On this day, teenagers all over the country give flowers and gifts to their mothers, hold concerts and cultural performances for their mothers, and select the most ideal mother in the country.
India: April 5th each year is India's Mother's Day. On this day, any mother who has given birth must wear colorful saris and beautiful jewelry, and go to public places to enjoy themselves, showing the charm of women who are mothers.
Central Africa: On May 29th every year, the Central African Republic holds a grand traditional Mother's Day celebration. On this day, mothers dress in their finest clothes, hold their children, and hold a grand parade in the capital city of Bangui. National leaders and government officials also participate in their festival activities, making the festival even more grand and enthusiastic.
France: May 29th each year is France's Mother's Day. On this day, mothers around the world joyfully accept the children's wishes of "happy holidays." The first celebration of Mother's Day in France was in 1928, when the then French president issued an order that Mother's Day would be a formal national holiday. The French Mother's Day is more like a birthday party for the whole family. Mother's Day in France is set on the last Sunday of May, where the whole family gathers together for dinner, and after the meal, a cake made for the mother is served.
Thailand: August 12th each year is Thailand's Mother's Day. During the holiday period, the most meaningful activity nationwide is the "Selection of Outstanding Mothers." Then, thousands of daughters carry white jasmine flowers, known as the "flower of mother," and present them to their mothers to express gratitude.
Japan: The third Sunday of October each year is Japan's Mother's Day. In Japan, this festival is filled with a sentimental atmosphere. To show respect for their mothers, people whose mothers are still alive wear a red flower, while those whose mothers have passed away wear a white flower, as a sign of remembrance. Is Japan's Mother's Day on the same day as North American countries? Or is it different? Is it the second Sunday of May or the third Sunday of October every year? Every four years on this day, there is a world tour exhibition featuring paintings of "My Mother" created by children aged 6-14.
Canada: The second Sunday of May each year is "Mother's Day." On this day, family members not only give gifts to their mothers but also do various things to please their mothers, representing their respect and love.
Switzerland: January 1st to 4th each year is "Women's Power Day." During these four days, all family authority is controlled by women, and men willingly obey, showing respect for women.
Greece: January 8th each year is the "Women Take Over Day" in the town of Inocleia. On this day, women take control of the town's leadership, while men take over their household chores at home. In Greece, the day after New Year's Eve is "Housewife's Rest Day," where women put aside their housework and enjoy eating, drinking, and having fun.
Germany: During the carnival season each year, there are special activities for women - "Women's Day." On this day, women rush into town halls, enter offices, sit at desks, symbolizing women taking over power. August is Hamburg's "Lady's Day," during which art groups organized by women perform in theaters throughout the city, and the programs mostly focus on gender equality.
United Kingdom: To express respect for mothers, England sets the fourth Sunday of Lent (the forty days before Easter, excluding Sundays) as "Mothering Sunday." People visit their parents on this day and pay respects. At that time, many poor people had to work as servants in wealthy people's homes and lived away from their families. On this day, the masters would give them a day off and encourage them to return home to reunite with their mothers.
Mexico: December 12th each year is Mexico's "Virgin Day," commemorating a kind and helpful Virgin. On this day, people wear traditional costumes, raise flags with images of the Virgin, and dance and sing led by the elderly.
Worldwide Mother's Day: Although many countries celebrate their own Mother's Day at different times of the year, most countries such as Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia, and Belgium celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May.
Mother's Day Celebration Dates Around the World
Published: 2010/06/24 Author: yifan Source: network
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