Today is Mother’s Day in Norway. Why do Norwegians celebrate Mother’s Day the second Sunday of February?
Flowers from my daughter on Mother’s Day
I had a great surprise waiting for me this morning. My daughter, who lives at home, woke me up with eggs and bacon, presents and some very pretty tulips. My son, who is currently in Japan with his school, FaceTimed me with hugs and kisses.
The reason? It’s Mother’s Day in Norway today.
Why does Norway celebrate Mother’s Day in February?
Mother’s Day started in the USA over a hundred years ago. In the USA, and in large parts of the world, Mother’s Day is celebrated in May.
But if Norway had chosen the second Sunday of May as Mother’s Day it might have collided with another great day in this country: The 17th of May, Norway’s National Day.
So Norway ended up, as the only country in the world, with celebrating Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of February.
Do you celebrate Mother’s Day?
Mother’s Day is celebrated a number of different dates, according to Wikipedia.
Do you celebrate Mother’s Day?
When and how do you celebrate Mother’s Day if you do celebrate it?