Keep reading to learn about some popular Mother's Day customs in the Spanish-speaking world. After this, many countries in el mundo hispanohablante ( the Spanish-speaking world) also adopted the modern iteration of the holiday. In the United States, Mother's Day was officially recognized in 1914. The concept of celebrating la maternidad ( maternity) dates all the way back to ancient civilizations such as those of the Aztecs and the Egyptians, who honored deities like Coatlicue and Isis, goddesses of fertility and motherhood. Although the exact dates vary depending on the country, most celebrations occur during the month of May.

Like the United States, many Spanish-speaking countries celebrate Día de la Madre ( Mother's Day) to honor maternal figures. ¡Feliz Día de la Madre! = Happy Mother's Day!