Mother’s Day all over the world
Ever wonder how the rest of the world celebrates Mother’s Day
Wherever you may be in the world you are sure to find Mother’s Day Celebrated with love, Happiness and joy.
China-The preferred mother’s day gift is the carnation
Japan- The Japanese celebrate mothers day on the 2nd Sunday in may, the Japanese commonly give flowers (red carnations are very popular)scarves, handkerchiefs and handbags.
Poland-Children make a laurka- which is paper decorated with flowers on which children write their wishes to their mothers
Russia- Gifts of Gzhel- Russian ceramics, Khokhloma-paintings on wood articles, Faberge egg replicas, brooches, lacquer boxes, enameled jewelry and shawls and porcelain are considered appropriate although the official term mothers day is not used, it's actually called International women’s day.
Finland-In
Finland Mother’s Day is called aidipayiva, the family present mother with a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers picked earlier in the day along with breakfast in bed.
France- common mothers day gift is a cake shaped to resemble a bouquet of flowers, along with candies, flowers, cards and perfumes
Ireland- Mother’s Day in
Ireland falls on the 4th Sunday of Lent and is Customary to give flowers and chocolate.
India-On this day mothers receive flowers, a prepared meal, cards or a phone call.
Europe- mothers are presented with cakes and flowers
Argentina- Mothers day is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of October, mothers are presented with flowers, cards, candy, jewelry and poetry By their children.
United Kingdom-cards and dinners in honor of Mom In addition, cakes and flowers—especially violets—are given to Mom on Mother’s Day in the
United Kingdom. It is customary to serve Simnel Cake, a glazed fruitcake