Mothers' Day

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2021 Date	9 May 2021
2022 Date	8 May 2022

2021 Holidays & Dates

Mother's Day in 2021

Sunday, 9 May

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Mother's Day History

Mother's Day is a day dedicated to honoring and recognizing the sacrifices and accomplishments of mothers. Mothers are recognized by family and friends; regardless of whether they are biological or perceived maternal figures. It is a day to honor and respect mothers for their many sacrifices; a day to show them how important they are to us. In 1914, Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation recognizing the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day.

Top Tweets for Mother's Day -

Future giving Mother's Day shout-outs to all 6 of his baby mamas is the most endearing thing you will see today. https://t.co/r8zgJNRL26
— Koshiek Karan (@iamkoshiek) May 11, 2020

My mother was only alive for one Mother’s Day. Today I get to experience my first with King. I believe she sent him to me, that all his love is hers too ❤️ https://t.co/jn1ZBgvf9T
— King C 👑 (@CaronWilliams_) May 10, 2020

Even if you can’t give the moms in your life a hug today, I hope you can give them an extra thank you today. Thank you and Happy Mother’s Day to the woman who makes it all possible. Love you, @michelleobama. https://t.co/E9ebxaSBpy
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 10, 2020

In the News and Trending for Mother's Day

Updated 22:11Mother's Day weekend snowstorm could bring bomb cyclone, thundersnow to Northeast

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This Mother's Day, Forget Pancakes. Pay Women.

nytimes.com

For Mothers Day, Lowe's promises to deliver $1M in flowers to senior homes

foxnews.com

On Mother's Day I look back on motherhood and my 2 sons lost to opioids

usatoday.com

Mother's Day Facts & Quotes

According to the National Retail Federation, in 2019, consumers spent a total of $25.0 billion on Mother's day.
Julia Ward Howe, the author of The Battle Hymn of the Republic, came up with the notion of a Mother's Day in 1870. In a proclamation, she urged mothers to take a stand against sons killing the sons of other mothers.
A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world - Agatha Christie
God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers. - Hebrew proverb

Mother's Day Top Events and Things to Do

Take mom out to brunch or dinner. Be sure to book in advance as Mother's Day brunches are always very busy.
Clean the house for your mother or grandmother.
Send mom and grandma flowers. You can either pick them up and deliver them yourself if you are nearby or use one of many online services that ship directly to her door.
Give mom a gift she will really appreciate - a day at the spa or a weekend off.
A simple phone call to mom will suffice. Let her know that you love her and think about her.

Mother's Day References and Related Sites

Bureau of Labor Statistics: TED:The Economics Daily

US Government Census: Facts for Features Special Editions

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