Mother's Day 2025: History significance date and heartwarming wishes messages quotes to send to your mom

Our mother is our first mentor, guide, teacher, friend, and in most cases our primary caregivers. No matter how old one gets, in times of distress one always turns towards their mother for guidance, support, and comfort.No wonder then, mothers play a huge role a people's lives. And so to honour of the love, sacrifices, and contributions of mothers and mother figures around the world, every year Mother's Day is celebrated on on the second Sunday of May in most countries including United States, Canada, Australia, and most of Europe.
Mother's Day is a day to express gratitude for everything they do— nurturing, guiding, and supporting us through every stage of life. Traditionally, people mark the day by giving gifts, flowers, heartfelt messages, or spending quality time with their moms. It's also a moment of remembrance for those whose mothers are no longer with them, reflecting on their enduring influence.
In 2025, Mother's Day will be celebrated on on May 11 (Sunday). However, the date varies worldwide. For instance, the UK celebrates Mother’s Day, or “Mothering Sunday,” in March. No matter the date, the spirit of Mother's Day remains universal— celebrating unconditional love and the irreplaceable role of a mother. Read on to know more about this special day dedicated to moms and motherly figures across the world:


Mother’s Day is more than just a modern holiday for cards, flowers, and brunches—its roots run deep through history and culture. While today it is celebrated worldwide as a day to honor mothers and maternal figures, the tradition of celebrating motherhood can be traced back to ancient civilizations.
In Ancient Greece and Rome, festivals were held in honor of mother goddesses like Rhea and Cybele. These early celebrations were rooted in mythology and often tied to fertility, motherhood, and the nurturing aspects of women. Similarly, in early Christian traditions, a festival known as “Mothering Sunday” was observed in Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom. Celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent, it began as a day for people to return to their "mother church" but gradually evolved into a day to honor mothers.
The modern version of Mother’s Day, however, began in the United States in the early 20th century, thanks largely to the efforts of Anna Jarvis. After her mother’s death in 1905, Jarvis wanted to create a day to honor the sacrifices mothers made for their children. She organized the first official Mother’s Day celebration at a church in Grafton, West Virginia, in 1908. Her campaign gained national recognition, and in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation establishing Mother’s Day as a national holiday, to be celebrated annually on the second Sunday in May.

Ironically, Anna Jarvis later grew disillusioned with the commercialization of Mother’s Day. She felt that the true meaning of the day—appreciation through personal gestures—was being overshadowed by mass-produced greeting cards and gifts. She spent much of her later life trying to restore the holiday’s original intent.
Despite its commercialization, Mother’s Day holds deep emotional and cultural significance. It’s a reminder to pause, reflect, and express gratitude to the women who have shaped our lives—mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and caregivers. In many cultures, it's also a time to acknowledge the strength and resilience of women and the vital role they play in families and society.
Whether through a heartfelt message, a quiet moment of appreciation, or a shared memory, Mother’s Day continues to be a meaningful celebration of love, care, and maternal bonds.

1. Happy Mother’s Day to the one who makes my world brighter every day.
2. To the queen of our hearts— Happy Mother’s Day!
3. I might not be saying this often, but let me express this today-- Thank you mom for always being there for me. Love you, mom!
4. You are the best mom in the world. Happy Mother's Day!
5. Every day is your day. Happy Mother's Day!
6. Your love is the foundation of everything I am. Thank you for being my pillar of strength. Happy Mother's Day!
7. You’re my first home, my forever friend.
8. Thank you for being my guiding light. Happy Mother's Day!
9. Life began with you, and love never ends with you. Happy Mother's Day!
10. You're not just my mom, you're my hero. Happy Mother's Day!
11. It's because of you that I believe in unconditional love. Thank you and love you mom. Happy Mother's Day!
12. Your hugs are magic, your love is endless. Happy Mother's Day!
13. Wishing you all the joy you bring to others—Happy Mother’s Day! Love you, mom!
1. Thank you for every sacrifice, every hug, and every word of wisdom.
2. Thank you for being my safe place and my biggest cheerleader.
3. You’ve given me more love than I ever thought possible—thank you, Mom.
4. Every day I understand more clearly how much you've given up for me.
5. Raising me wasn’t easy—I owe you big time!

1. Your journey as a mom has just begun—but your love already shines so brightly.
2. Watching you grow into motherhood is a beautiful thing.
3. Your little one is lucky to have a mom like you.
4. Happy first Mother’s Day—your strength and love amaze me!
5. This Mother’s Day, celebrate the wonder of new beginnings.
1. Happy Mother’s Day, Grandma! Your wisdom and warmth are unmatched.
2. You are the roots of our family tree—thank you for everything.
3. Your love has touched generations.
4. Grandma, your stories, cookies, and cuddles are unforgettable.
5. You’ve given me twice the love—thank you for being both a grandma and a friend.

1. Thank you for welcoming me into your heart like your own.
2. You’ve raised an amazing child, and I’m so lucky to know you.
3. You’re more than a mother-in-law—you’re a second mom.
4. Your love completes our family.
5. Thank you for your kindness, wisdom, and endless support.
6. To every woman who loves with a mother’s heart—Happy Mother’s Day.
7. Whether by birth or by choice, your love is what makes you a mom.
8. Today, we celebrate all the mothers, caregivers, and nurturers.
9. You are proof that motherhood is measured in love, not biology.
10. Your love has shaped the world around you—thank you for being you.

1. “God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.”— Rudyard Kipling
2. “All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.”— Abraham Lincoln
3. “A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s.”— Princess Diana
4. “Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.”— William Makepeace Thackeray
5. “The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation.”— James E. Faust
6. “A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary.”— Dorothy Canfield Fisher
7. “Being a mother is an attitude, not a biological relation.”— Robert A. Heinlein
8. “The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.”— William Ross Wallace
9. “There is no role in life that is more essential than that of motherhood.”— Elder M. Russell Ballard
10. “To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power.”— Maya Angelou

11. “A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world.”— Agatha Christie
12. “Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.”— George Eliot
13. “Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.”— Oprah Winfrey
14. “The art of mothering is to teach the art of living to children.”— Elaine Heffner
15. “Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.”— Robert Browning
16. “There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.”— Jill Churchill
17. “Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.”— Barbara Kingsolver
18. “My mother is a walking miracle.”— Leonardo DiCaprio
19. “A mother understands what a child does not say.”— Jewish Proverb, popularized by Victor Hugo
20. “My mother was my role model before I even knew what that word was.”— Lisa Leslie