Fun Facts About Mothers Day

Here are some fun facts about Mother’s Day for kids!

1. Mother’s Day is celebrated all around the world! While it’s in May in the U.S., other countries like the UK celebrate it in March.
2. It all started with a woman named Anna Jarvis. She wanted to honor her own mom and started a campaign that led to the first official Mother’s Day in 1914.
3. Mother’s Day is one of the busiest days for phone calls. More phone calls are made on Mother’s Day than any other day of the year!
4. People love giving flowers. Around 25% of all the flowers sold in a year are for Mother’s Day.
5. It’s a big day for cards! Mother’s Day is the third biggest card-sending holiday after Christmas and Valentine’s Day.
6. Breakfast in bed is a classic gift. Many kids make their moms a special breakfast on Mother’s Day—sometimes with a little help!
7. Animals celebrate moms too! Animal moms like elephants and penguins are super caring and protective, just like human moms.