Mother’s Day is around the corner to celebrate the first and foremost wonder woman in our lives. While Mother’s Day initially began to support women and bring peace into the world, over the years, it has become an occasion for family reunions. Even though the idea of Mother’s Day did not gain traction until the early 1900s, globalisation, commercialisation, and high-culture trend made it possible, and now in the British Isles and other parts of the English-speaking world, the second Sunday of May is celebrated as Mother’s Day to honour motherhood. Read through to learn how some of the popular countries around the globe celebrate Mother’s Day and show their appreciation to mum!
Australia
Mother’s Day has long been a part of the Australian calendar, but not until 1924. The Mother’s Day date is the same as the date observed in the United States which is the second Sunday of May each year. It was Janet Heyden, a resident of Sydney, who restarted the celebration of mother’s Day by collecting gifts and concerns for lonely, forgotten and aged mothers. Even though it is not a public holiday, Aussies celebrate this special day to appreciate the achievements and efforts of their mother figures. From Mother’s Day dinner cruise on the world-famous Sydney Harbour to relaxed day trips to serene and popular parks and zoos, there are many events and activities Aussies love to do. Family reunions are the best part of Mother’s Day celebrations. If you have plans to hit somewhere cool to celebrate an amazing day with your family and friends on this upcoming special you can consider visiting this amazing coastal tourist destination and board a Mother’s Day cruise to share your laughter and unending conversations over a deluxe dining experience and million-dollar views of the Aussie delights.
Mauritius
You might have heard about Mauritius and its natural beauty you can indulge in. You can come up with your family and celebrate the special day according to their customs and traditions. In Mauritius, it is celebrated on the last Sunday of May, at the end of the month, when everyone gets their paychecks so that people can buy gifts to treasure those whose day is celebrated. There are more than one way in which Mauritians like to spend time on this special day. There will be gifts, long or short day trips, and more importantly family gatherings. Even though there is no specific meal associated with Mother’s Day, they will cook the classics of Mauritian cuisine including the ‘Biriyani’ and ‘Sept Cari’, a mouth-watering meal consisting of puri or rice and as the name states, seven curries laid in an orderly format and served on cleaned plantain leaves. If you have plans to hit this Indian Ocean island nation, there are many tropical beaches and bountiful natural attractions awaiting your visit. Get ready with your family and enjoy your time strengthening familial bonds while taking in the absolute best Mauritius has to offer. Try not to miss out on enjoying their freshly prepared delicious meals and exploring multi-ethnic cultural diversity.
Thailand
As opposed to other countries we have seen so far, Mother’s Day in Thailand is celebrated on the 12th of August, along with the birthday of Her Majesty the Queen Sirikit. People around the country will raise Thai flags and decorate their houses to express their loyalty and honour to her. Following the Thai tradition, as part of the special day, kids will kneel down before their mother and will present her with white jasmine flowers or garlands, a symbol of the purity of maternal love. Charitable activities, offerings to monks, and family meals are also an important part of this day in Thailand.
