Mother's Day is the annual celebration of motherhood on the second Sunday in May. Many people honor their mother, female guardian or mentor by giving gifts, treating them to a meal, and spending time with them. The holiday also honors other types of mother figures, such as step-mothers, foster mothers, and grandmothers. The effect of motherhood upon the community is also a source of interest on the day. Some Catholics associate the holiday with the Virgin Mary. The holiday places third in the amount of cards sent.
There are many ways that people honor the holiday, including:
- Giving gifts or cards. Common gifts include candy, flowers, jewelry, perfume, and other treats. Often, these gifts have a sentimental aspect to them, such as a personal engraving. Elementary aged children may have craft projects at school to make a handmade Mother's Day gift.
- Visits to mother figures. Perhaps one of the most enjoyable aspects of the holiday for mothers is the time spent with them by their child.
- Special meals. Siblings will commonly gather for a dinner in honor of their mother figure, or at least make time to spend with her.
- Attending religious services. Some Catholics may attend a special service centered on the Virgin Mary, while others may just have a service with a maternal theme.
- Public events such as picnics and other parties.
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