The ancient Greeks and Romans celebrated a similar holiday to Mother's Day, honoring the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele, respectively.
The modern-day version of Mother's Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in West Virginia.
In the United States, Mother's Day became an official holiday in 1914, thanks to a proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson.
In India, Mother's Day is usually celebrated on the second Sunday of May, which is the same as in the United States and many other countries. This year, Mother's Day in India falls on May 9th, 2023.
Other countries, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, also celebrate Mother's Day, but on different dates.
The most popular gift for Mother's Day is flowers, with more than 70% of people buying them for their moms.
The second most popular gift is a card, with over 80% of people sending one to their mom.
In Mexico, Mother's Day is celebrated on May 10th, regardless of the day of the week.
In Thailand, Mother's Day is celebrated on the birthday of Queen Sirikit, the mother of the current king.
In Ethiopia, Mother's Day is part of a three-day celebration called Antrosht, which also honors motherhood and family.
In Bolivia, Mother's Day is celebrated on May 27th, the same day as the country's independence day.
In Russia, International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8th and is similar to Mother's Day, honoring all women.
In Japan, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May, but it's not as widely recognized as in other countries.
In Egypt, Mother's Day is celebrated on March 21st, the first day of spring.
In Nepal, Mother's Day is celebrated on the new moon day in April or May, and is part of a larger celebration called Mata Tirtha Aunsi.