May 14, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — Mother’s Day in Zambia is on the second Sunday of May, which is May 14, 2023. This is different from the UK, where Mother’s Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is March 27, 2023.

The reason for the difference in dates is that Zambia follows the Gregorian calendar, while the UK follows the Julian calendar. The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used calendar in the world, and it is based on the solar year. The Julian calendar is an older calendar that is based on the lunar year. As a result, the dates of holidays on the Julian calendar do not always correspond to the dates of holidays on the Gregorian calendar.

In addition to the difference in calendars, there is also a cultural difference in the way that Mother’s Day is celebrated in Zambia and the UK. In Zambia, Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate all mothers, whether they are biological mothers, adoptive mothers, or stepmothers. It is a day to show appreciation for all that mothers do for their families. In the UK, Mother’s Day is more focused on celebrating biological mothers. It is a day to give mothers flowers, cards, and other gifts.

The tradition of celebrating Mother’s Day in Zambia dates back to the early 1900s, when it was introduced by American missionaries. The holiday was originally celebrated on the same day as Mother’s Day in the United States, but it was later moved to the 2nd Sunday of May to coincide with the Christian holiday of Pentecost.

Regardless of the date or the cultural differences, Mother’s Day is a day to show our appreciation for the mothers in our lives. We can do this by spending time with them, giving them gifts, or simply telling them how much we love and appreciate them.