Mexico and Guatemala celebrate the influence of mothers every May 10
While many countries observe Mother's Day on various Sundays, Mexico and Guatemala celebrate the holiday every May 10 with a unique blend of vibrant music, family feasts, and deep-rooted cultural traditions.
Mother's Day, or El Dia de las Madres, became a permanent fixture on the Mexican calendar on May 10, 1922. Unlike the floating dates in the United States, this fixed celebration is one of the busiest days of the year for local businesses. Families often begin the morning with 'Las Mananitas,' a traditional birthday song performed to honor the matriarch of the home.
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