MOTHER’S DAY 2022. This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 29 (in France). If the date is not the same depending on the country, our gift ideas, fashion, decoration or floral arrangements are international! Our selection to please all moms.
Mother’s Day 2022: what date according to the country?
In France, the Mother’s Day takes place on the last Sunday in May, or exceptionally the first of June if Pentecost falls on the same date. This year, we will therefore celebrate our dear mothers on Sunday May 29, 2022. But the date of Mother’s Day is not the same around the world: American, German, Swiss or Belgian mothers will receive their noodle necklaces, and other original creations a little in advance, since Mother’s Day takes place on Sunday, May 8, 2022. And double reason to meet up with family in Hungary, Portugal or Spainwhere Mother’s Day coincides with Labor Day.
What gifts for Mother’s Day?
To please your mother, you can embark on the original creation of a DIY gift, designed with your own hands. But in all honesty, unless you are a DIY ace or a real goldsmith, it will be much more the intention and the time spent in the realization of the present that will give value to your work. Otherwise, for those in a hurry, pragmatic and/or realistic about their talents, here is an eclectic selection of gifts. Perfumes, sweets, fashion pieces, boxes, practical accessories or even cultural outings… there is something for all tastes and all budgets!
Gourmet recipes for Mother’s Day
If mom is in charge of daily meals, why not treat her during her day? First, by all-inclusive service all day. From breakfast in bed to feet directly under the table for lunch and dinner, rid her of this task at least this day. And while you’re at it, concoct small gourmet and original dishes for her, which will make her melt with pleasure. Of course, no need to ruin yourself or embark on dishes that are far too complicated: to inspire you, here are some Mother’s Day gourmet recipe ideas to prepare for him with love.
Mother’s Day activities, drawings and poems about Hugo the Snail
On our Hugo l’Escargot children’s site, discover all our ideas for coloring, DIY, poems and other nursery rhymes to learn to allow the little ones to express all their love to their mom with homemade creations! Also find lots of cards to print for free to write her a sweet note, which will accompany the Mother’s Day gift.
What are the origins of Mother’s Day?
In Ancient Greece, we already celebrated the mother, that of all the gods: Rhea. The Romans also paid homage to mothers and wives, called “Matralia”, in the 5th century BC. Customs quickly buried by the Catholic religion. It was not until the 19th century that the festival was born in France, thanks to Napoleon. The latter then evokes the creation of a mothers’ Day official, which would be celebrated in the spring. In 1897, the National Alliance against depopulation then launched an idea: a children’s party, highlighting the importance of fertility and the virtues of the family. It is to the Fraternal Union of Deserving Family Fathers of Artas that we owe the whole first celebration of mothers. On June 10, 1906, Isère then honored mothers, rewarding the most deserving, all in a real festive atmosphere, as evidenced by the parades in the decorated streets. However, it was not until June 16, 1918 that the first “Mother’s Day” took place in Lyon, on the initiative of Colonel de la Croix-Laval. This is the start of the tradition.
A special day in our calendar
Because of some administrative delays, the first official ceremony will finally take place on April 20, 1926, even if in the meantime many events are held to celebrate the most virtuous and courageous mothers. On May 25, 1941, Marshal Pétain definitively instituted the “national mothers day“. Last part of the story, the President of the Republic Vincent Auriol signed a law on May 24, 1950 establishing Mother’s Day. It is then definitively fixed at last Sunday in May. If this date coincides with that of Pentecost, Mother’s Day takes place on first sunday in june.
Celebrated throughout the world, the tradition is however not the same everywhere.
- In the USA, moms are honored on the second Sunday in May (this year, Sunday May 8, 2022). The tradition is that we offer greeting cards and sleep in… Breakfast in bed is a must!
- In Spain, “El dia de la madre” falls on the first Sunday of May, and it is an opportunity for every mother to rest. It is customary for the whole family to go to a restaurant and for the establishment to offer a flower to each mother.
- In Denmark, it is rather chocolates that mothers are entitled to. Celebrated on the second Sunday of May, as in many countries, the event is celebrated more in small towns than in large ones.
- In China, we only celebrate our mother until we are 35. The festival, not registered in the official Chinese calendar, being reserved for the younger generations.
- In Argentinawe don’t do like everyone else: Mother’s Day falls on the third Sunday of October…