📌 Did you know?

👉 International Mother’s Day Variations: While Mother’s Day is celebrated globally, the date and traditions vary. For example, in the United Kingdom, Mother’s Day is linked to the Christian calendar and falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent. In Ethiopia, families gather for Antrosht, a multi-day celebration honoring motherhood.

👉 Japan’s Mother’s Day Carnations: In Japan, carnations are a popular gift for Mother’s Day. The color of the carnation carries significance – red for living mothers, and white for those who have passed away. The day is also marked by various family activities and expressions of gratitude.

👉 Matryoshka Doll Symbolism in Russia: The concept of motherhood is celebrated in Russian folklore and culture. The iconic matryoshka dolls, nesting dolls that fit inside one another, are seen as a representation of the stages of motherhood, from pregnancy to childbirth and raising children.

👉 Indonesia’s Kartini Day: In Indonesia, Kartini Day is celebrated on April 21st to honor Raden Ajeng Kartini, a Javanese noblewoman and pioneer in the emancipation of women. On this day, women wear traditional attire and participate in various cultural and educational events.

👉 Mexican Mother’s Day Serenades: In Mexico, Mother’s Day is marked by serenades. Mariachi bands and other musicians are hired to perform outside mothers’ homes, creating a festive and musical atmosphere to honor and express love for mothers.