Muttertag in Deutschland – Mother’s Day in Germany
Muttertag in Deutschland (picture: self-taken)
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Muttertag in Deutschland – Mother’s Day in Germany
Es ist Muttertag! A heartfelt day to “ehren” mothers and show “Dankbarkeit” for their endless love and care. From changing diapers to creating magical Christmas, Easter, or birthday celebrations, mothers do it all. Muttertag is your chance to express gratitude to your mom—or any maternal figure like an aunt—for “das Großziehen,” “sich kümmern,” and comforting us through life’s ups and downs. In this German culture deep-dive, discover the traditions of Muttertag while boosting your German language skills with our brain-friendly German courses.
The History of “Muttertag”
Muttertag isn’t just a modern holiday—it has deep roots. Celebrated in D A CH countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) on the second “Sonntag” of May, it’s been a Western tradition since 1914. Surprisingly, it’s not an advertising gimmick! The ancient Greeks revered mothers, and by the 13th century, England celebrated “Mothering Sunday.” The push for a formal holiday came in 1872 from American activist Julia W. Howe, with her daughter Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis later cementing Muttertag as a day to honor “Mütter.” Learning these cultural nuances in our German classes makes Learning German both fun and meaningful.
How Germans Celebrate “Muttertag”
In Germany, “Muttertag” is all about “Geschenke.” According to Augsburger Allgemeine, 73.4% of Germans gift their moms something special. The top choice? “Blumen”, followed by “Pralinen”, “Kuchen”, and “Parfum” Kids get creative too, as kindergartners and elementary students “basteln” homemade gifts like cards or paintings—a tradition that warms every mom’s heart. These insights into German culture are just a taste of what you’ll explore in our German courses, where context-driven learning brings the German language to life.
Muttertag Around the World
How does your home country celebrate Mother’s Day? Is it on a different day or with unique traditions? Share your story in the comments—bonus points if you write in German to practice your German language skills!
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Vocabulary:
der Muttertag – Mother’s Day
ehren - to honor
die Dankbarkeit – the gratitute
das Großziehen - raising (> jemanden großziehen AKK)
sich kümmern um + AKK - to take care of
jemanden trösten - to comfort
D-A-CH - Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz (the region of German speaking countries: Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
Sonntag – Sunday
die Mutter (Pl. die Mütter) – the mother
das Geschenk (Pl. die Geschenke) – the gift/present
die Blume (Pl. die Blumen) – the flower
die Praline (Pl. die Pralinen) the chocolates
der Kuchen (Pl. die Kuchen) – the cake
das Parfum (Pl. die Parfums)- the parfume
basteln – to make handcrafts