Is it always May 10 in the countries where it's now? In Spain is the first Sunday of the month.
Second Sunday of May in the US
Remind HN: Today is Mother's Day, call your moms
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#52This is the first year when I can’t do that. Please go do it on my behalf, while it’s possible.
Coming up on 3 years here. I felt this. Can also confirm this is based advice.
Re: Remind HN: Today is Mother's Day, call your moms
#53(in the US)
(and Australia)
Re: Remind HN: Today is Mother's Day, call your moms
#54Unless you're in the UK in which case it was the 15th March and you've already done it (or already missed it)
Yeah I learned that today! I wonder what's the reason behind the difference.
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#55Unless you're in the UK in which case it was the 15th March and you've already done it (or already missed it)
And if you’re French, don’t worry, you didn’t miss it.
It’s the 31st of May
Re: Remind HN: Today is Mother's Day, call your moms
#56This is the first year when I can’t do that. Please go do it on my behalf, while it’s possible.
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#57She despises me for being gay. Not a chance I'm calling her.
She can hate the things you do and still love who you are. Shining your light where it's cold and dark is the only way to make the darkness go away. Hope this helps
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#58thx, I almost missed it
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#59I'll have a drink in her memory.
cheers mate
Re: Remind HN: Today is Mother's Day, call your moms
#60Unless you're in the UK in which case it was the 15th March and you've already done it (or already missed it)
Fourth Sunday in Lent or something, very easy to forget it!
Yes, it pre-dates the gift card (and gift) industry. I seem to recall being told it was to allow servants to go home to see their mothers. See how vaguely I framed that.