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Mothers are celebrated around the world. It is interesting to note that in many countries there are different dates for Mother\u2019s Day as well as different traditions. However, the fact remains that all over the world, children love their mothers, and want to honor them. Mother\u2019s Day, whenever it happens, provides children a way to show their mothers how much they love them. Here is a brief look at just some of the Mother\u2019s Day celebrations around the world-<\/p>\n
Australia-<\/strong>Mother’s Day is joyous and enthusiastic celebration down under. The Australians have chosen to celebrate their \u201cMums\u201d on the same day as in the United States. The second Sunday of May is known as Mother\u2019s Day and is celebrated in a similar fashion as their American counterparts. Children show their love by giving flowers and cards to their mothers. Adults take the day to express their gratitude to mom. Similar to the U.S. there is also a tradition of wearing a fresh carnation on Mother\u2019s Day. \u00a0A person will wear a white carnation if there mother is no longer living, while those whose mothers are still living will wear a carnation with color. Other women who play a mother role (such as grandmothers, aunts, and other significant females), are also honored on this day. Another similarity to the United States is that Mother\u2019s Day has become highly commercialized, with florist, restaurateurs and card manufacturers seeing a sharp spike in sales on this holiday.<\/p>\n India-<\/strong>Mother\u2019s Day is a relatively new holiday in India, however it is slowly catching on. Traditional Mother\u2019s Day celebrations have only been occurring, for about the last 10 years. Like many other countries, India celebrates Mother\u2019s Day on the second Sunday of May. Thus far, Mother\u2019s Day has been heralded as a great success. This is a remarkable achievement in a country that has numerous other festivals and holidays that are part of a long standing tradition. Many experts feel that this has occurred as a result of renewed interaction between India and its western counterparts. Indians look at Mother\u2019s Day as a time, for reflecting on the importance of mothers. Cards are sent to Indian mothers, along with homemade meals and other gifts. In metropolitan areas of India, Mother\u2019s Day celebrations are much more prominent. There is a great deal of media attention given to Mother\u2019s Day. In addition, many companies choose Mother\u2019s Day as a time to launch new female-oriented products. Mother\u2019s Day is a fast growing holiday that looks like it will take more and more prominence in the culture of India.<\/p>\n