Mothers' Day
Mom appreciation holiday
Mothers' Day is an annual holiday honoring mothers and motherhood, typically celebrated in spring.
The apostrophe placement varies: Mother's Day (honoring one's own mother) is standard in the US, while Mothers' Day (honoring all mothers) appears in some contexts.
Children give cards, flowers, or gifts, and families often gather for meals.
We're taking Mom to brunch for Mother's Day.
Morning-afternoon meal hybrid
- flowersPlant reproductive structures
- giftsItems freely given
- greeting cardsPaper sentiments for occasions
- chocolatesCocoa-based sweets
breakfast in bed · bouquet · carnations · pampering · surprise · togetherness · feast · gathering
Supportive care-giving
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
- bondingForming close connections
- unconditional loveAffection given freely, always
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
guidance · protective · sacrifice · patience · wisdom · gentleness · kindness · devotion
Custom passed through generations
- observanceKeeping of customs
- annualOccurring every year
- MayYear's fifth month
- springtimeSeason following winter
remembrance · commemoration · Sunday · public holiday · national holiday · calendar · seasonal · spring flowers
Recognition of worth
- thankfulnessAppreciative state of mind
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- tributeOffering of respect
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
praise · honoring · thank you · dedication · esteem · admiration · respect · reverence
brunch
Morning-afternoon meal hybrid
- flowersPlant reproductive structures
- giftsItems freely given
- greeting cardsPaper sentiments for occasions
chocolates · breakfast in bed · bouquet · carnations · pampering · surprise · togetherness · feast · gathering · memories
nurturing
Supportive care-giving
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
- bondingForming close connections
- unconditional loveAffection given freely, always
supportive · guidance · protective · sacrifice · patience · wisdom · gentleness · kindness · devotion · upbringing
tradition
Custom passed through generations
- observanceKeeping of customs
- annualOccurring every year
- MayYear's fifth month
springtime · remembrance · commemoration · Sunday · public holiday · national holiday · calendar · seasonal · spring flowers · international
appreciation
Recognition of worth
- thankfulnessAppreciative state of mind
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- tributeOffering of respect
acknowledgment · praise · honoring · thank you · dedication · esteem · admiration · respect · reverence · homage