| − | Mother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, yet most commonly in March, April, or May. It complements Father's Day, the celebration honoring fathers. In most countries Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May, among them the USA, [[Canada]], most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, [[India]], [[China]], [[Japan]], the Philippines and South Africa. One notable exception to this rule are the UK and Ireland, which celebrate Mother's Day on the fourth Sunday in Lent. Most Arab countries celebrate Mother's Day on March 21st (vernal equinox). Most East European countries celebrate Mother's Day on March 8th. [http://www.calendarpedia.com/when-is/mothers-day.html] | + | Mother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, yet most commonly in March, April, or May. It complements Father's Day, the celebration honoring fathers. In most countries Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May, among them the USA, [[Canada]], Brazil, most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, [[India]], [[China]], Hong Kong, Taiwan, [[Japan]], the Philippines and South Africa. One notable exception to this rule are the UK and Ireland, which celebrate Mother's Day on the fourth Sunday in Lent. Most Arab countries celebrate Mother's Day on March 21st (vernal equinox). Most East European countries celebrate Mother's Day on March 8th. [http://www.calendarpedia.com/when-is/mothers-day.html] |