When is Motherโs Day?
There is no single worldwide date. The United States, Canada, Australia and many other countries celebrate on the second Sunday of May. The UK and Ireland mark Mothering Sunday on the fourth Sunday of Lent, so it moves between March and early April. Mexico always celebrates on 10 May and Thailand on 12 August, and other countries have their own days, so it is worth checking the local date before sending greetings.
Ideas for a heartfelt Motherโs Day message
Start with a memory or a quality you admire, such as her cooking, her patience or the way she always cheers you on, and add an emoji that matches: ๐งโ๐ณ, ๐ซถ or ๐ฃ. Finish with flowers ๐ and a heart. If your mom lives far away, a photo of the two of you with ๐ธ and ๐ซ says โI miss youโ perfectly. The same ideas work for stepmoms, grandmothers and other mother figures.
Frequently asked questions
What emoji is best for Motherโs Day?
The bouquet ๐ is the most popular Motherโs Day emoji, since flowers are the classic gift. Combine it with a heart such as ๐ or โค๏ธ and a family emoji like ๐ฉโ๐ง to make the greeting clearly about Mom.
Is there a mom emoji?
There is no single mom emoji, but several fit: ๐ฉโ๐ง and ๐ฉโ๐ฆ show a woman with a child, ๐คฑ shows breast-feeding, ๐ฉโ๐ผ shows a woman feeding a baby with a bottle and ๐คฐ shows a pregnant woman. ๐ต works well for grandmothers.
Which emojis suit a Motherโs Day post for a mom who has passed away?
Gentle, calm emojis feel most fitting: a white flower ๐ฎ, a candle ๐ฏ๏ธ, a dove ๐๏ธ or a white heart ๐ค. Keep the tone quiet and personal, and let a favorite memory of her carry the message.