19/03/2023
WHY DO SOME TYPE "MOTHER'S DAY", "MOTHERS' DAY," AND MOTHERING DAY?"
Did you spot the difference in the spelling of the two words? There is an apostrophe variation in the two words.
That was the question someone asked me a few minutes ago why the variation in spelling and besides if they meant different things as she saw some people type "Mother's Day" and others write " Mothers' Day" while some type "Mothering Day." So I think I should share it with you, you might find it useful.
The terms "Mother's Day" and "Mothers' Day" are often used interchangeably and refer to the same holiday.
However, there is a subtle difference in the way the two terms are used.
"Mother's Day" is singular possessive, which means it refers to a day for celebrating one's own mother.
It suggests that the day is focused on honouring and showing appreciation for one's own mother.
On the other hand, "Mothers' Day" is plural possessive, which means it refers to a day for celebrating all mothers.
It suggests that the day is more inclusive and can include not only one's own mother but also other mother figures in their lives, such as stepmothers, grandmothers, and so on.
In practice, however, the two terms are often used interchangeably, and the focus of the day remains the same, which is to celebrate and honour mothers and mother figures for their love and contributions to our lives.
So if you are wishing only your mother a happy celebration, write "Happy Mother's Day."
If you are celebrating all mothers including all women around you, write "Happy Mothers' Day." This is pluralized and celebrates all other mothers' figures in your life.
On the other hand, Mothering Day is a holiday that is celebrated in various countries around the world, particularly in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is also known as Mother's Day in some places.
In the UK, Mothering Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which falls in March or early April.
On this day, people traditionally give gifts and cards to their mothers and show their appreciation for all that their mothers do.
It is also a day for families to get together and spend time with one another.
If your mother is far away from you today, make sure you give her a call to appreciate her.
If she is already with the lord, may her soul continue to rest in peace. Amen.
To all the sisters, wives, and mothers here, Happy Mothers' Day🥰
I am rooting for you.
© Funmilola Aina