Mother’s Day is every May 10th in Mexico - not the third Sunday of every May. It is arguably (and I have had this bold statement confirmed by several Mexican sources), the second most important Holiday after Christmas in this country. We love our mothers here. May is actually filled with “Día de’s…” - Día del Albañil (Day of the Construction Worker), de la Maestra (Teacher), del Niño (Children), de los Estudiantes (Students), de los Perros (Dogs), etc. What’s most alarming is that it is normal to actually recognize these holidays (I mean, beyond learning that it’s the “National Day of World Peace” because of a Facebook post, the small print in your day planner, or a forwarded email from your liberal friend). These are actual well-known and celebrated Holidays that merit a day free from work. In fact, mothers get Mother’s Day off from work. And construction worker’s get the same for their holiday. And teachers… you get the picture. 

Today, however, is not May 10th. It’s the third Sunday of May. Happy Mother’s Day, American Mothers!