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Mother's Day 2022: When is Mother's Day? Know all about history, significance and celebrations

Updated on: May 8, 2022, 07:09:50 IST
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Mother's Day 2022: When is Mother's Day? Know all about history, significance and celebrations (Pexels)
Mother's Day 2022: When is Mother's Day? Know all about history, significance and celebrations (Pexels)

Happy Mother's Day 2022: Here's all you need to know about the date, history, celebrations and significance of Mother's Day. This occasion is celebrated to honour the contributions our mothers make in our lives.

Happy Mother's Day 2022: A mother's position in a child's life is irreplaceable, and we can all agree that this is an unquestionable truth. Of all the relations known to us, a mother's bond with her child is above everything else because of their undying love, dedication and devotion to kids. Our mothers dedicate a large part of their lives to nurturing us and making us into better humans. From feeding us our first morsel to hearing our first words to handling our tantrums to providing us with a shoulder to cry on when we grow older, a mother is present in every stage of our lives. And Mother's Day is a celebration to honour our mother's selfless love and each sacrifice they make for their children. On this day, people celebrate mothers, mother-like figures in their lives and even grandmothers.

We should always remind ourselves to make our mothers feel appreciated.  (Pexels)
We should always remind ourselves to make our mothers feel appreciated.  (Pexels)

When is Mother's Day 2022?

Mother's Day is celebrated on different days around the world. In many countries, including India, Mother's Day falls on the second Sunday of May every year, and this year, the celebration will fall on May 8, 2022. (Also Read: Mother's Day 2022: 7 special and meaningful activities to treat your mom with the best Mother's Day surprise)

Mother's Day 2022 Significance and History:

Mother's Day celebrates the contributions our mothers make in our lives which gets overlooked many times. Their efforts are often taken for granted. Moreover, our mothers rarely have time to care for themselves because society's set patriarchal standards make them believe they shouldn't take a break. Caring for their kids and families becomes their top priority. However, things shouldn't be this way. So, why not remind ourselves on Mother's Day to always make our mothers feel appreciated for what they do for us and stand for their rights. On this day, we also acknowledge the unquantifiable and selfless contribution every mother has made to her children's success. It is a day to thank her for everything.

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms. (Pexels)
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms. (Pexels)

Mother's Day was first celebrated in the early 1900s. In 1908, in the US, Anna Jarvis wished to commemorate Mother's Day as a recognised holiday to honour her mother, Ann Reese Jarvis, a peace activist who had passed away three years prior. In 1914, US President Woodrow Wilson declared it a national holiday. While in India, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May, it is marked on various days in the different countries.

Mother's Day 2022 Celebrations:

We should not need any special day to honour and celebrate our mothers. They are meant to be cherished every single day and year. However, to mark this extraordinary day, many people surprise their moms by gifting them with handmade gifts, taking them out for dinner or cooking at home, movie night or more. If you want to make your mom's Mother's Day even more special, check out our guide mentioning some meaningful surprises that you can plan for them here.

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    Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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