For example, in schools it is very common that children host a special event filled with dancing, singing, plays, or special entertainment for their mothers.Īs mentioned above, this is a family-wide event filled with all sorts of traditional food delicacies such as mole, pozole, sopes, enchiladas, and more. There are shows of appreciation everywhere around Mexico. Some workplaces also tend to give this day off as a holiday, or only work half a day to allow those who want to celebrate or be celebrated to spend time with their mothers. For starters, it is expected that all family will gather to celebrate La Jefa de la Casa, mamá, mami, or ma’ and spend the entire day filling them with apapachos (pampering). As with all important celebrations, this day is one centered around food, family, and music and is a day that will last several hours, if not all day. However, besides the date, there are other differences in the way this day is celebrated in Mexico, compared to the US.Īlthough in the United States Mother’s Day is celebrated the second Sunday of May, Día de las Madres in Mexico is always celebrated May 10 th no matter what day of the week it falls on. The same as in the US, Mother’s Day in Mexico is a special day that allows for the celebration of all mothers.
Shortly after the establishment of Mother's Day in the United States (after Anna Jarvis started to promote this as a day to celebrate working mothers) at the beginning of the 20th century, Mexico followed along and established that the 10th of May would be established as Día de las madres, or Mother's Day, in Mexico. This day and the immense celebrations that can be witnessed in all states of the country reflects the role that Mothers have in Mexican culture and the enthusiasm of celebrating Mother’s Day, or Día de las Madres.
If you are ever in Mexico before or during this day, you will see the streets filled with vendors of flowers, candies, and other gifts and will most likely witness busy streets and restaurants with all trying to get to their Mamá and celebrate this special day.
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