Mother's Day: How It's Celebrated Across The Globe

In the US, Mother's Day is a special time filled with breakfast in bed, flowers, and homemade cards to show appreciation for moms. Around the world, similar celebrations honor mothers with various traditions. Here, we will show you how moms in five different countries are celebrated and how you can celebrate them wherever you are as well. 

India: 10-Day Festival

Hindus celebrate Durga Puja in October, a 10-day festival honoring the goddess of mothers. During this festival, families gather, prepare food, exchange gifts, and decorate their homes. 

Example: Visit other moms with homemade treats to share.

Japan: The Right Flowers

Mother's Day, celebrated in May, features carnations as traditional gifts being given to mothers. 

Example: Write notes of gratitude to community moms and attach them to carnations left at their doors.

Ethiopia: Sing Along!

The Antrosht festival in early fall celebrates moms with a large meal, storytelling, and dancing. 

Example: Create a family scrapbook and share stories about the women in your family.

United Kingdom: A Church Custom

Mothering Sunday in Lent involves church traditions and daffodil gifts. 

Example: Start a new tradition based on your childhood memories.

France: Medals for Mom

Mothers of large families have been honored with medals since 1920, and Mother's Day is celebrated in May with flower-shaped cakes. 

Example: Express gratitude to family members at dinner and encourage them to do the same.

Source: Scholastic Parents