💐 Days Until Mother's Day
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days until Mother's Day (May 11)
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About Mother's Day
Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May in the United States, Canada, and many other countries. It honors mothers and mother figures with gifts, cards, meals, and quality time. The modern holiday was established in 1908 by Anna Jarvis and became a U.S. federal holiday in 1914. It is one of the most popular days of the year for dining out and long-distance phone calls.
How to prepare for Mother's Day
If you plan to eat out, reserve a table at least three weeks ahead — Mother's Day is the busiest restaurant day of the year in the US. Consider experience gifts like a spa day, cooking class, or concert tickets. For handmade gifts, start early: photo books, personalized jewelry, or a heartfelt letter all take time. Don't forget to coordinate with siblings to avoid duplicate gifts.
Traditions and customs
Anna Jarvis, who founded the modern U.S. holiday in 1908, intended it as an intimate, handwritten tribute and later campaigned against its commercialization. Today it is the busiest restaurant day of the year in the United States and the peak season for florists, with carnations — Jarvis's original symbol — remaining a classic gift. Brunches, breakfast in bed, greeting cards, and phone calls home are the near-universal customs.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Mother's Day?
- In the United States, Canada, Australia, and many other countries, Mother's Day falls on the second Sunday of May. The United Kingdom and Ireland celebrate Mothering Sunday on a different date in March, tied to the Christian calendar.
- Who started Mother's Day?
- The modern American holiday was established by Anna Jarvis in 1908 in memory of her mother, and it became an official U.S. holiday in 1914.
- Is Mother's Day a public holiday?
- No. Mother's Day is not a federal or public holiday, so it is a normal working day for most people — though it always falls on a Sunday in the U.S.