In the North American country of Mexico, Mothers Day is celebrated on a
fixed day of May 10 as opposed to the Mothers Day in US that fall on the
second Sunday in the month of May. Mothers Day in Mexico is celebrated
in a colorful fashion. Children honor their mothers and thank them for
their efforts in bringing them up and According to a custom in Mexico,
sons and daughters make themselves present in the house on the eve of
Mothers Day on May 8.
Mothers Day celebration in Mexico takes place on May 10 as the day is
special for the people of Mexico. The day is celebrated with gusto as
churches in Mexico organise special mass. The highpoint of the event is
the orchestra which plays "las mañanitas" and
distribution of 'tamales' and 'atole', the traditional early-morning
meal to all local mothers.
On Mother's Day people in Mexico gift flowers and cards to their
mothers. There is also a tradition of giving gifts on Mothers Day. While
the older children but gifts from the store the younger ones prepare
handmade gifts to honor their mothers. In several schools mothers day
functions are organised where little ones present skits and songs to
express their gratitude for their mothers and to entertain them.