Introduction
In South Korea, Parents’ Day is celebrated on May 8th. In the US, Mother’s Day is observed on the second Sunday of May.
In America, more phone calls are made on Mother’s Day than any other day of the year; phone traffic often spikes by as much as 37 percent. Mother’s Day is usually commemorated with a formal meal, and though it isn’t the same as a birthday, sometimes there will be gifts as tokens of appreciation! Kids most often show their appreciation for mom through support and encouragement.
For context, Mother’s Day is the third-largest retail holiday, following Christmas and back-to-school season.
Cultural Differences
While Mother’s Day is only a single day in the US, celebrations of Moms take place all over the world! For example, in India, Mother’s Day is a ten-day celebration, during which there are parties and various festivities. In Brazil, Mother's Day is second only to Christmas-- taking place in May, Brazil’s Mother’s Day involves barbecues and other delicious feasts.
Despite the differences, however, it’s most important to remember that there is much in common worldwide. Specifically, this holiday is a time for you to show support for the people you care about!
We encourage you to have a conversation with your tutor about how they celebrate Mother’s Day. Is it different from what you expected?