Mother's Day is a celebration in memory of mothers. It celebrates the importance of mothers in society. It is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world, mostly in March, April or May. Let's see how different people celebrate their Mother's Day.
Mexico (May 10)
Children make gifts and give them to their mums on Mother's Eve (May 9). On the morning of May 10, families make a special trip to church and eat tamales（玉米饼）, sometimes filled with meat, cheese or vegetables.
South Africa (Second Sunday of May)
Besides giving mums Mother's Day cards, people show their thanks for their mothers by wearing red and pink flowers called carnations. If their mothers have passed away, they wear white carnations.
United Kingdom (Fourth Sunday of Lent（大斋期）)
Mother's Day is a traditional day for people to visit their hometown and attend their home churches. People also bake（烘焙）special fruitcakes to give to their mums.
Indonesia (December 22)
People throw big parties for their mums, filled with fun activities –such as cooking competitions and kebaya –wearing competitions! (A kebaya is a traditional blouse and skirt.)
