Mother's Day | |
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Observed by | 40+ countries |
Type | Worldwide |
Significance | Honors mothers and motherhood |
Date | Varies per country |
Related to | Children's Day, Siblings Day, Father's Day, Parents' Day, Abuelo Day |
Mother's Day is a holiday that celebrates mothers and motherhood. The holiday was first made to celebrate a person's own mother. It was started in the United States in 1908 by Anna Jarvis.
The holiday is celebrated at different times in different countries. In the United States, it is the second Sunday in May. Children make cards and a lot of other things for their mother.