MOTHER’S DAY 2022. In France, we celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 29. All our advice and fashion, decoration, beauty and DIY gift ideas to please him!
Mother’s Day 2022: what date in France?
Mother’s Day takes place in France this Sunday, May 29, 2022, and remains one of the favorite traditions of the French. Remember that every year in France, Mother’s Day takes place on last Sunday of May. Exceptionally, it can take place on the first of June if Pentecost falls on the same date. Nevertheless, the date of mother’s day is not the same in many other countries, as in Switzerland, Germany, or the United States. Moms have indeed celebrated Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 8, 2022.
What gifts to give for Mother’s Day?
You can get into the original creation of a DIY gift, designed by your own hands or those of children. For those in a hurry, here is an eclectic selection of gifts that will please him according to his tastes. Perfumes, sweets, fashion pieces, boxes, practical accessories or even cultural outings… there is something for all tastes and all budgets!
What flowers to give for Mother’s Day?
Bouquets of flowers and other floral arrangements always please moms. You can also make her your own bouquet of flowers, to fill her with love and sweetness.
Mother’s Day meal: what recipes to concoct for her?
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.
Happy Mother’s Day ! Our activities, maps, and drawings on 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 poems for Mother’s Day?
A pretty poem will also make your mom very happy! If you do not find inspiration, do not hesitate to draw a poem from literature. Our greatest authors have indeed laid down on paper their sweet feelings for their moms.
- To our mother. “Oh! the love of a mother! Love that no one forgets! Wonderful bread that a God shares and multiplies! (Victor Hugo)
- For my mother. “There are more flowers. For my mother, in my heart,. Than in all the orchards. More laughing blackbirds. For my mother, in my heart, Than in the whole world. And many more kisses. For my mother, in my heart, That one could give.” (Maurice Lent)
- Mom. “I hear above me in heaven. The angels whispering among themselves. They cannot find a greater word of love. Than this: ‘Mother’ (Edgar Allan Poe)
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 mentions creating a mother’s 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’s at the Fraternal Union of Deserving Family Fathers of Artas that we owe the very first celebration of mothers. June 10, 1906, Isère then puts mothers in the spotlight, rewarding the most deserving, all in a real festive atmosphere, as evidenced by the parades in the decorated streets. However, we will have to wait June 16, 1918 for the first “Mothers’ Day” to take place in Lyon, on the initiative of Colonel de la Croix-Laval. This is the start of the tradition. 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.
When is Mother’s Day in other countries?
Sunday, May 8, 2022, several countries inaugurated Mother’s Day. Celebrated almost everywhere in the world in May, it does not however take place on the same Sunday, depending on the country in which one resides. Americans, Canadians and even Italians celebrated it first,
- In the USA, so it is the second Sunday in May that moms are honored (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…