Mothering sunday 2025

Mother's Day is at different times of the year and based on different seasons across the world.

In Ethiopia mothers are celebrated during Antrosht - a three-day festival held at the end of the rainy season in early autumn.

As the weather clears, family members come together and have a large meal of vegetables, cheese and meat, and celebrate by singing and dancing together.

In Japan, Mother's Day was originally celebrated on 6 March - as this was the birthday of Empress Kōjun - however, in 1949 it was changed to the second Sunday in May.

For many mothers around this time, the day was a way to help comfort mothers who had lost their sons from fighting in World War II and traditionally, carnation flowers were given as gifts.

In Mexico, Día de Las Madres is celebrated on 10 May, and is a big deal!

People take their mothers out for a meal at restaurants, and mariachi bands will sing songs to them like "Las Mananitas."