Mother's Day

What is the origin of Mother’s Day?

Mother’s Day was officially founded by an American woman named Anna Jarvis in 1908 when she celebrated the memorial of her mother who died in 1905. In the succeeding years, Jarvis campaigned ferociously to ensure that Mother's Day became a nationwide celebration in the USA. Luckily, President Woodrow Wilson officially proclaimed the celebration a national holiday. Mother’s Day is globally observed on the Second Sunday of May, yearly. On this day, mothers and mother figures are honoured for their matrimonial motherhood and humanistic relevance in society. 

When is Mother’s Day in Canada?

In Canada, Mother’s Day is held on the second Sunday of May every year to mark the worldwide celebration. In 2024, Mother’s Day in Canada will be celebrated on Sunday, May 12. This day is a public holiday although it’s a Sunday on which most businesses are closed. The Canadian government and businesses have officially approved Mother’s Day as a national day to celebrate mothers and women. Therefore, businesses are free to suspend corporate activities to allow workers to celebrate the holiday., 

How is Mother’s Day celebrated in Canada?

Mother’s Day is celebrated in Canada to pay tribute to mothers and women with gifts and lovely thanksgiving messages. Most people would prefer to take their mothers out for dinner. One can also make cakes, chops and pastries for their mom.  During Mother’s Day in Canada, most religious groups organize special worship while social communities host special meetings. Mother’s Day is a jubilant moment all over Canada where people appreciate and celebrate their mothers. 

Is Mother’s Day Popular in Canada?

Mother’s Day is very popular in Canada. Aside from Christmas and Valentine's holidays, Mother’s Day is another famous national celebration in Canada. During this period, businesses usually make higher sales by offering seasonal deals. Tourism and hospitality also boom in Canada during Mother’s Day because families usually return home or take their Mothers and wives to Canada for tourism. Families who have been apart for a long time meet for a reunion during this holiday.

What to buy for Mother’s Day?

Whether you are a mom or want gifts and items to celebrate Mother’s Day, you can start by ordering flowers, perfumes, pyjamas and robes. Most moms would appreciate you buying a coffee brewer, milk frother, air purifier, pillows and bedsheets, electronics and kitchen utensils. You can decide to buy yummy cakes, snacks and sugar-free drinks for your mom this year, she may love those instead.  Most people would ask their mothers first before ordering gifts for them while others take their moms out to have fun. 

Which stores have Mother’s Day sales?

Mother’s Day is around the corner. Start ordering gifts for your mother, sister or wife from the nearest Amazon, Etsy, and eBay stores. Denby, PatPat, U Beauty, SSENSE, YETI, Canon, and JUSTFLY also offer good discounted sales that suit your budget. This season, those stores are offering amazing promos whether you buy online or order from the nearest stores. Place an order now and stand a chance to win gifts that come with every deal.