Celebrate Mother's Day
Mother's Day is a special holiday when children celebrate and honor their mothers with flowers, gifts or cards to show their appreciation and love. Whether it's our own mothers, bonus mothers, grandmothers, or other important female figures in our lives, Mother's Day is a time to celebrate mom and show our gratitude.
When is Mother's Day in Sweden?
In Sweden, Mother's Day traditionally occurs on the last Sunday in May. This is a day when you can pay tribute to your mother, bonus mother or a woman close to you with gifts such as flowers, DIY or a handwritten card, which shows appreciation. Do you need tips on what to write on the card for Mother's Day? - No danger! We help you with tips on different card texts for Mother's Day.
Where does mother's day come from?
Mother's Day originated in the USA in 1908 when teacher Anna Jarvis wanted to honor her mother and her work with a special day. It was in 1919 that Mother's Day began to be celebrated in Sweden, thanks to the author Cecilia Bååth-Holmberg. She introduced Mother's Day on the last Sunday in May, as she believed there were plenty of flowers and greenery in the country at that time. Giving mom flowers on Mother's Day is always a good idea. - We are happy to help you find the perfect bouquet for your mom. Choose from Mother's Day bouquets here!
Why celebrate Mother's Day?
Twice a year, there are days when we can honor our parents a little extra - Mother's Day and Father's Day. Which came first, Mother's Day or Father's Day? The tradition of celebrating Mother's Day arose earlier than Father's Day. Mother's Day is a day where you can show extra appreciation and gratitude to a female figure in your life by sending flowers, handwritten cards, or showing care. In the past, Mother's Day was the day of the year when a mother could take a break from her household chores, but today Mother's Day is celebrated in slightly different ways.
When is Mother's Day in different countries?
Mother's Day is celebrated all over the world and occurs on different days. In Sweden and in countries like France, Haiti, and Tunisia, Mother's Day is celebrated on the last Sunday in May. In Denmark, Finland, and the USA, Mother's Day falls on the second Sunday in May, but in Norway, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in February, which is an entirely different month compared to our celebration in Sweden.
