Mother’s Day 2024: Top 11 Fun Facts You Need to Know and Share

Mother's Day is a day dedicated to honouring  mothers and their unwavering love. While the exact date varies by country, it's most commonly celebrated on the second Sunday of May, as is the case in many places, including India.

Mother's Day traditions vary greatly across cultures. In many countries, children present their mothers with gifts, flowers, or cards. Some families choose to spend the day together, enjoying a special meal or engaging in activities their mother enjoys.

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What is the History of Mother’s Day?

The origins of Mother's Day can be traced back to the 19th century in the United States. Anna Jarvis, a social activist, sought to create a special day to honour her own mother, who had dedicated her life to raising children and caring for others. 

While the holiday's commercialization later in its history disappointed Jarvis, the core sentiment of expressing gratitude for mothers remains.

The History.com mentions: “The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914. Jarvis would later denounce the holiday’s commercialization and spent the latter part of her life trying to remove it from the calendar. While dates and celebrations vary, Mother’s Day traditionally involves presenting moms with flowers, cards and other gifts.”

Mother's Day is a time to celebrate the amazing moms, stepmoms, grandmas, and all the other motherly figures in our lives. But did you know there's more to this holiday than just brunch and flowers?

Here are 15 fun facts to impress your mom this Mother’s Day. 

Mother’s Day 2024: 11 Fun Facts 

•  Mother's Day became a national holiday in the U.S. in 1914, thanks to President Woodrow Wilson.
• According to the World Counts there are around 385,000 babies born each day in the world. That's a lot of moms to celebrate!
• The Society of Amerian Florists mentions that Mother's Day ranks high in terms of consumer spending on flowers and plants. According to the data, it sits at a solid second place (26%) behind the combined Christmas and Hanukkah season (29%) in terms of total dollar volume spent. 
•  Mother's Day isn't on the same date every year! It's always the second Sunday in May, so in 2024, it falls on Sunday, May 12th.
• Over 100 countries around the world celebrate Mother's Day on their own designated dates.
• Mother's Day is the busiest day for phone calls in the United States, with over 122 million calls being made in 2023
• The red carnation became the official Mother's Day flower in the US thanks to Anna Jarvis, the founder of the holiday.  Red carnations symbolise admiration and respect
• In Thailand, Mother's Day coincides with the Queen's birthday and is celebrated by wearing blue clothing, the Queen's colour.
• Globally, the number of working mothers has been steadily increasing.  According to the the United States Census Bureau, around 72.3% of mothers with children under 18 years old are employed.
• Another popular gift given on Mother’s Day is perfume, according to the United States Census Bureau. 
• Mother's Day 2023 smashed spending records, reaching a whopping $35.7 billion, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). This marks the highest amount ever spent on the holiday and continues a five-year upward trend in celebrating moms.

Mother's Day is a reminder of the immense impact mothers have on our lives. It's a day to reflect on their sacrifices, to express our love and appreciation, and to create lasting memories together. 

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