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Mother's Day in Austria
In Austria, Mother's Day (Muttertag) is celebrated on the second Sunday in May, which is the same day as in many other countries including the United States. The tradition of celebrating Mother's Day in Austria was introduced in the early 20th century.
The concept of a day honoring mothers has ancient roots, but the modern version of Mother’s Day has its origins in the United States, where it was first proclaimed a national holiday by President Woodrow Wilson in 1914. In Austria, as elsewhere, it became popular as part of a cultural exchange and also through efforts to promote similar values of family and motherhood.
Traditionally, Mother’s Day is seen as an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate mothers' roles by giving them a day of rest from household chores and showing affection through various means:
Cards and Flowers: It is customary to give greeting cards and bouquets of flowers—particularly carnations and roses—as they are symbols of love and appreciation.
Gifts: Children often present their mothers with handmade gifts or purchased presents that convey gratitude.
Meals: Family members might prepare breakfast in bed for their mother or take her out for a meal at a nice restaurant.
Quality Time: The day is also marked by spending quality time together, such as going for a family walk or organizing a family gathering.
On Mother's Day in Austria, families come together to celebrate. Many Austrians use this day to express their gratitude towards their mothers by spending time with them, which may include outdoor activities if the weather permits since May often brings spring-like conditions. Special church services may also be dedicated to mothers on this day. It is regarded as an important family holiday but is not an official public holiday; businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours.
Mother's Day continues to be widely celebrated across Austria with much affection and remains an essential day for honoring the contributions of mothers within families and society at large.
