Lesser-known facts about Mother’s Day that might surprise you—tidbits you’ll want to share with someone
When we think of Mother’s Day, we often picture a day to express gratitude to our mothers and give them carnations.
However, there may be surprisingly few people who know about its origins or how it’s celebrated around the world.
Trivia related to Mother’s Day is full of stories that will make you want to share them with someone the more you dig in! In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of Mother’s Day trivia.
The more you learn, the more Mother’s Day may feel like an even more special day than it does now!
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Lesser-known Mother’s Day trivia. Fun facts (41–50) you’ll want to share with someone
In Thailand, people wear light blue clothes on Mother’s Day.
In Japan, Mother’s Day is on the second Sunday of May, but the timing varies depending on a country’s culture and customs.
Among countries where Mother’s Day falls at different times, why not take a closer look at how Thailand celebrates it and cultivate an interest in the country’s culture? In Thailand, Mother’s Day coincides with the queen’s birthday; during Queen Sirikit’s era, Mother’s Day was set on August 12.
A notable point is that the queen was born on a Friday, and since the color associated with Friday in Thailand is light blue, there’s a custom of wearing light blue clothing.
It’s an intriguing cultural aspect that the timing and even the color might change depending on the reigning queen.
In Norway, partners give gifts on Mother’s Day to women who have given birth.
In some countries, the timing of Mother’s Day varies greatly, and among them, Norway is known as one of the countries where Mother’s Day arrives the earliest.
What’s unique about Norway’s Mother’s Day is not just the early timing, but also its distinctive ways of celebrating that aren’t seen in other countries.
The way it’s celebrated changes when a woman gives birth: on the first Mother’s Day that comes after the birth, there is a custom for her partner to give her a present.
This milestone of being celebrated by the partner seems to enhance the feeling of having truly become a mother.
“Bag Day” has been established on the same day as Mother’s Day.
The second Sunday of May is not only Mother’s Day, but has also been designated “Bag Day” by the Japan Handbag Association (a general incorporated association).
“Bag items” refers to things made of cloth or leather for holding belongings, such as drawstring pouches, wallets, pouches, and shoulder bags.
The day reflects the wish to express gratitude by giving bags and similar items for Mother’s Day and to spread their appeal.
It’s also recommended to go out together around Mother’s Day to choose a bag or drawstring pouch at a shop—doing so is a great way to convey your appreciation.
On Parents’ Day in South Korea, which corresponds to Mother’s Day, it’s common to give cash.
In Korea, May 8 is designated as Parents’ Day, a day to express gratitude to one’s parents.
This day corresponds to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in Japan.
In Korea, giving cash or gift certificates is popular because they are practical and can be used freely, which makes them well received.
Carnations, thank-you letters, and trips are also popular gifts.
In the past, Korea also had a Mother’s Day, but over time it shifted to Parents’ Day.
Although cultures differ, the feeling of gratitude toward parents remains the same across countries.
In conclusion
Learning trivia about Mother’s Day makes you realize that, even across different countries and cultures, the feeling of gratitude toward mothers is universal. The forms and timing of gifts may vary, but the warmth of what we want to convey remains the same. This year, let these bits of trivia inspire you to express your appreciation in a slightly different way than usual on Mother’s Day.