Every culture finds its own way to honor mothers. Here are traditions from across the globe.
Fourth Sunday of Lent, originally returning to 'mother church.' Simnel cake and flowers.
May 10, always. Serenades, flowers, and mañanitas sung at dawn. The whole nation celebrates.
A three-day festival after the rainy season. Daughters bring vegetables and butter; sons bring meat.
Second Sunday of May. Red carnations for living mothers; white for those who have passed.
Last Sunday of May. Children often craft gifts at school. A national celebration since 1950.
Second Sunday of May, growing tradition. Also honors maternal goddesses in various regional festivals.
The birthday of Queen Sirikit. Jasmine flowers symbolize a mother's pure love.
December 22. Commemorates 1928 Women's Congress. A national holiday celebrating all women.
Third Sunday before Christmas. Children 'tie up' mothers until she gives treats to 'ransom' herself.
New moon of Baisakh. 'Mothers Pilgrimage Fortnight' to honor mothers, living and passed.
Third Sunday of October (spring there). Breakfast in bed, family gatherings.
Spring equinox. Journalist Mustafa Amin proposed it in 1943 after a mother visited his office.
May 8. Both parents honored together with carnations. Children bow in respect.
March 8. Combines women's and mothers' celebration. Men do housework.
Similar to US tradition. Chrysanthemums are traditional (autumn flower, 'mum').