Panama celebrates Mother's Day on December 8th due to a shift from the traditional May date, which was associated with Mother's Day in the United States. In 1930, a group of Catholic women in Panama petitioned for the change to December 8th to align it with the Catholic feast of the Immaculate Conception. This proposal was eventually adopted, and Law 69 was passed that year, making December 8th a national holiday. While many countries observe Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May, others have unique dates. For example, Mexico celebrates on May 10, Thailand on August 12, and France on the last Sunday in May. Traditions include special meals, gifts like flowers and cards, and acts of service from children.
