When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up to receive our rundown of the day'sdirect to your inbox Mother’s Day in the United States falls this weekend, on Sunday, May 12, whilst in the UK Mother’s Day was March 22. The day celebrates mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds and the positive impacts they have made on our lives. There are many traditions for Mother’s Day which stem from the original implementation of the day. Mother’s Day was established by Anna Jarvis following the death of her mother, Ann Jarvis, on May 9, 1905. Traditions include going to church, giving mothers flowers - carnations are often the flower of choice - and families sitting down to eat together. Carnations are frequently given as on the first Mother’s Day celebration, Anna Jarvis delivered 500 of the flowers as they had been her mother’s favourite. Greetings cards for the occasion soon began to be made, and now Mother’s Day is the third largest holiday in the United States for sending cards.<doc-sep>May 12 is less than a week and a half away, and if you don't have your brunch or dinner reservation made already, you may be running out of options. In 2018, Mother's Day was the highest restaurant spending day of the year, according to data gleaned from the accounts of 50 million Bank of America active credit and debit card users. Mother's Day restaurant spending, which averaged $45, was 55% higher than the average day, according to the data. And in further proof that most of us see taking mom out to eat as the natural way to celebrate, the second-highest restaurant spending day was ... the day before Mother's Day. Generation X (1965-1977) had the highest spending average at $68 per account, with Baby Boomers (1946-1964) only slightly behind at $65. A huge day for spending U.S. consumers are expected to spend a record $25 billion this year on Mother's Day -- and not just at restaurants -- an increase from $23.1 billion last year, according to data from the National Retail Federation (NRF). A fairly remarkable 84% of U.S. adults are expected to celebrate the day in some way. "Mother's Day spending has been growing consistently over the past several years, and this year's spending is expected to be the highest in the 16-year history of our survey," NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. "Consumers are excited to celebrate all the moms in their lives, and retailers are ready to inspire consumers with unique gift options." Health and beauty purchases are expected to be a top area for spending, according to Bank of America. In 2018, consumers spent an average of $82 on health and beauty spa gifts, a 3% increase over the previous year. That was actually below some other areas for what the average customer spent in other areas on Mother's day weekend: $141 at home improvement/furnishing stores; $160 at electronics stores; $110 at department stores; $57 in online purchases. That's not to say that every shopper spent that much in each of those categories. The data shows the average amount spent by each person who shopped at that type of store during the weekend. Be reasonable Mother's Day is about making your mother -- and the other mothers in your life -- feel appreciated. Spending money is one way to do that, but it's important to be fiscally responsible while doing so. Mom probably doesn't want you to bust your budget or leave yourself unable to cover some of your bills in order to buy her a big gift or a fancy meal. And especially if she's the one who introduced you to the basics of personal finance, you can bet she wouldn't want you to carry those splurges as a credit card balance for very long, either. So celebrate mom, but be reasonable about it. You can honor the mothers in your life with some time, attention and a home-cooked meal if that's what your budget allows. A provident approach may demand a little more cleverness and effort than simply buying a spa gift card and making a restaurant reservation, but choose what suits your situation, and mom should be pleased. After all, she only wants what's best for you.<doc-sep>From breakfast in bed to homemade cards, celebrities are just like Us when it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day! First-time moms, including Duchess Meghan, Gabrielle Union, Shenae Grimes and more, doted extra hard on their little bundles of joy on Sunday, May 12, for the occasion, and didn’t shy away from sharing their joy on social media. “Paying tribute to all mothers today – past, present, mothers-to-be, and those lost but forever remembered. We honor and celebrate each and every one of you,” Prince Harry and Meghan captioned an Instagram picture that shows the Suits alum tenderly holding their 6-day-old son, Archie. “Today is Mother’s Day in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Kenya, Japan, and several countries across Europe. This is the first Mother’s Day for The Duchess of Sussex.” Over at Union’s house, her husband, Dwyane Wade, was in the kitchen cooking an extra special breakfast for the Being Mary Jane star, who appeared to have a perfect morning with their 6-month-old daughter, Kaavia. Cardi B — who welcomed her first child, a baby girl named Kulture, with husband Offset in July 2018 — showed off two beautiful bags she was gifted for the occasion on her Instagram Stories, with the tot’s tiny hand in the clip. “Sooo happy,” she wrote. “I feel like the luckiest person in the world.” Other celebrities were quick to honor their own moms with beautiful tributes, and many shared posts of gratitude to their wives who have mothered their children. Ryan Reynolds, for his part, couldn’t let the opportunity to share a joke pass him by. “I love my mom. I love her willingness to try anything,” the Detective Pikachu star wrote. “About 4 months ago she took off on this motorcycle with one of my friends from high school. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom… Wherever you are.” Whether one kid or more, all of the celebrities who celebrated Mother’s Day 2019 deserve a great big hug! Scroll down to see how your favorite stars commemorated the day.<doc-sep>
Myleene Klass shares heartwarming video of daughter's poem Mother’s Day in the UK this year was on March 31, with many families treating the women in their lives to presents, food and drink. The date in the UK shifts year on year, as it always takes place on the fourth Sunday of Lent. This isn’t the same for a number of other countries, which will be celebrating Mother’s Day on May 12. New mother Meghan Markle and husband Prince Harry paid tribute to all mothers via the sussexroyal Instagram account. They wrote: "Paying tribute to all mothers today - past, present, mothers-to-be, and those lost but forever remembered. "We honour and celebrate each and every one of you. "Today is Mother’s Day in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Kenya, Japan, and several countries across Europe." Why is Mother’s Day different in the UK and USA? Mother’s Day in the UK is held on Mothering Sunday. The fourth Sunday of Lent was first used by Christians to visit their “mother” church - the main church or cathedral in the area - however over time the occasion is increasingly referred to as Mother’s Day. The date is still officially known as Mothering Sunday in the UK, while the American secular holiday was originally referred to as Mother’s Day. READ MORE: Best greetings, quotes and messages for Mother's Day Mothers Day 2019 USA date: Why is Mothers Day different in the UK and USA? What about Canada? The American Mother’s Day was not founded on religion and was established by Anna Jarvis in the 20th century. The occasion was first celebrated by Ms Jarvis when she held a memorial for her mother Ann at St Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia. Her mother was a peace activist who established Mother’s Day workshops for public health, and Anna Jarvis began campaigns to make the day a national holiday in 1905. Ms Jarvis was successful in 1914 when Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation for the date. READ MORE: Catherine Zeta Jones spends Mother's Day at Grand Prix Christians in the UK would go to church on Church Mothering Sunday He proclaimed Mother’s Day would fall on the second Sunday in May as a national holiday to honour all mothers. Carnations are most commonly associated with the holiday, as the flowers were favourites of Anna’s mother. Many other countries now follow suit and observe the American date, despite not being part of the US. Countries which now use the date include Canada, Italy, Greece and Australia. READ MORE: When is mothering Sunday in the UK? Anna Jarvis, the woman who invented Mother's Day