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You are my sunshine. You are my heaven. What am I
without you? NOTHING!
Imagine a life without mom? It’s dark and uneven! Mothers are the most
amazing blessing of Allah Almighty on mankind.
Mother is a shadow of Allah’s blessing. Her love is pure and divine. One
who has a mother is the luckiest person in the world.
International Mother’s Day is initiated to pay tribute to motherhood,
and her unconditional love. A day cannot summarize the love and
sacrifice mothers have showered on their children. It is commonly
celebrated across the globe in the months of March or May. It is the day
when children pays their humblest tribute to their mothers and thank
them for giving them birth and providing them with the best of care and
upbringing. Here is a glimpse of Mother's Day celebrations worldwide.
Know about the different traditions of the world.
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Mother's Day in US
Mothers’ Day marks a national holiday in the United States and is
celebrated with enthusiasm. Carnations are categorized as a Mother's Day
symbol in both Canada and the United States. Mother's Day in USA is
commercialized to a great extent. It is the next big thing after
Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Phone lines record a heavy traffic and
card sales reaches its peak. Restaurants are packed to their maximum
capacity. Traditions for this day include breakfast for mom in bed,
giving flowers, cards or gifts, and treating them to a meal. |
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Mother's Day in Canada
In Canada, the tradition of giving cards and flowers exists. Mother's
Day in Canada is celebrated in the second Sunday in the month of May.
Mother's Day is a festival with strong emotional value; it has been
commercialized to a large extent with compelling advertising strategies.
Carnations are the sign of Mother’s Day. People prefer to wear a
carnation as a brooch on Mother's Day. However, there is a tradition to
give other flowers are also given to mothers or mother figures to
symbolize one’s love and appreciation for them.
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Mother’s Day in France
The French do not celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May.
Instead, it is reserved for the last Sunday in the month of May. A
family dinner is served in the honor of mother along with a cake and
bouquet of flowers. |
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Mother's Day in Ireland
Mother's Day celebrations in Ireland take place on the fourth Sunday in
the Christian fasting month of Lent. The history of celebrating
Mothering Sunday can be traced to the medieval practice where children
from poor families were made to work as domestic servants. Once in a
year in the middle of the Lent these children were given a day off to
visit their 'Mother Church' and worship Virgin Mary. After visiting the
Mother Church these children visited their mothers and presented them
with flowers. On Mother's Day, people in Ireland present flowers and
cards to their mothers to express their love and gratitude. |
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Mother's Day in India
The concept of celebrating Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May is
very new in India. It is a remarkable achievement for a foreign festival
to make its presence felt in the vast and culturally diverse India. In
the capital city of Delhi, Mothers Day is commercialized to a great
extent. Various women oriented products were launched on the day and
restaurants try to lure people with attractive advertisements. Media
creates a big hype about the day with special programs and features.
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Mother’s Day in Pakistan
Mother’s Day has developed its roots strong in Pakistan as the country
celebrates the day on second Sunday of May. It does not have any
religious or historical significance attached to the day for Pakistani.
The day is still considered to be essential by the natives to pay
tribute to motherhood. Media has played a vital role in this regard.
Mother’s day deals are the major highlight that offers special cakes,
gifts, chocolates, and flowers. Children like to throw surprise parties,
dinners and aim to treat mom with love and respect.
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How are you going to celebrate Mother’s day this
year? Share your mother’s day ideas in the comment box! |