Is Mother's Day a holiday in China?

No. Mother's Day is a festival to thank mothers, which first appeared in ancient Greece. Modern Mother's Day originated in America, and it is the second Sunday in May every year. Mothers usually receive gifts on this day. Carnation is considered as a flower dedicated to mother, while China's mother flower is Hemerocallis, also known as the girl without sorrow.

Mother's Day was introduced to the mainland after it became popular in Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. In 1980s, Mother's Day was gradually accepted by Chinese mainland people.