In Italy, Mother’s Day is celebrated in May, (May 8th this year) so as an Italian mother living in the UK, I am fortunate enough to have two celebrations a year!
On the second Sunday in May, La Festa della Mamma is an important event in Italy, as indeed it is in many countries on this day in Europe and worldwide, including the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
The Italian celebration tends to be less commercial than its counterpart in the rest of the world, with more of a family focus (rather than cards and gifts), and often including a church service, as Italy is, of course, a Catholic country.
If you are celebrating Mother’s Day this May, I hope you have a wonderful day.