Although Mother's Day originated in the United States, people in China take it without hesitation this date that is celebrated on the second Sunday of May of each year, because it is in line with the traditional ethics of the country, but with respect to filial piety to the elderly and parents.
The truth is that the Mother's Day in China It is becoming more popular in China, and carnations are a very popular gift and the best-selling among flowers.
In recent years, a member of the Communist Party, Li Hanqiu, began advocating for the official adoption of Mother's Day in memory of Meng Mu, the mother of Meng Zǐ, and they formed a non-governmental organization called the Society of Chinese Mothers. Promotion of the Festival, with the support of 100 Confucian scholars and ethics professors.
And within the customs to celebrate this day in China, families start the day by making a breakfast consisting of sweet Chinese buns stuffed with pork charcoal or Chui vegetable. To this they add a plate of congee rice (porridge) which is served with a pot of hot jasmine, soda or chrysanthemum tea.
They also serve Chinese vegetable soup, followed by a fish dish and then a meat dish. All of this is served with healthy brown rice. And the meal is finished with the Chinese or the cake of cream tarts.
On the other hand, children in schools make cards dedicated to their mothers, which are mostly done by hand, painted and very colorful.