Mother's Day is on the second Sunday of May.

In 2024 Mother's Day is on May 12.

Mother's Day is not a stat holiday in Canada. It is celebrated in many countries around the world but not on the same day, although most countries celebrate Mother's Day in May.

It is a day meant to honour mothers and appreciate their role in society and their role in families.

In the weeks prior to the second Sunday of May flower sales spike, chocolate shops sell tons of cookies and Hallmark makes a fortune from card sales. We're not agaist flowers, cookies and cards but on this website we'd like to promote something else other than the obvious, materialistic aspects of holidays. (See thanksgiving and Father's Day.) How about on Mother's Day we spend some extra time with our moms, give them a hug and tell them how much we love them. Thank them for their efforts and time -- and don't forget breakfast in bed!

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Posted by Egeh:

Being in boarding schools:4 years primary,4 years secondary and another 4 of College, I believe that I have not been with my mother and for that matter with my family enough time.My mother is in a better place right now but I remember her every second of my life and pray for her hoping I will meet with her again in heaven.I dream of seeing my mother and father together to stay with for eternity to pay back some of what I owe them including thanks .

Posted by Ken Chartrand:

My mom is gone to Heaven but I still can feel thankful to her as love continues.

Posted by Debbie:

We used to get coupons on the box of cereal for free ice cream from Dairy Queen. So we would all get together for ice cream on Mothers Day. Now it has just become a thing that we do. My Dad used to take us. Now they are gone. I take my family. Happy Mothers Day MOM!

Posted by Shrikant Potnis:

My mother was a really wonderful woman. She used to be busy all the time doing something either for my father or sister/s or for me. Extreme hard worker and loving human being. She was having a very kind heart for poor. Invariably she used to give cloths or food or whatever she can to a poor who used come to our door. God bless soul of my dear mother.

Posted by Keith:

Visit the cemetery with flowers and supper at her favorite restaurant we always took her to