Mother's Day originated in the United States in the early 20th century, thanks to the efforts of Anna Jarvis, who wanted to honor her mother and set aside a day to appreciate all mothers.

Interestingly, despite founding Mother’s Day, Anna Jarvis later fought against the commercialization of the holiday, displeased with the way it turned into an excuse for businesses to sell flowers, cards, and chocolates.

In Thailand, Mother's Day is celebrated in August on the birthday of the current queen, Sirikit Kitiyakara, making it a regal affair with parades and lots of jasmine flowers, which are considered a symbol of motherhood.

Ethiopia celebrates Mother’s Day with a multi-day festival called Antrosht, complete with large feasts and family singing and dancing, showing that for them, it's a very communal event.

In the former Yugoslav republics, children would tie up their mother on Mother's Day, releasing her only when she offered them treats or small gifts—a playful tradition indeed!

Funny Mothers Day Cartoon idea: Picture a mother duck being followed by her ducklings, each carrying a little present or flower in their beaks.

A tradition in the UK, which calls Mother's Day "Mothering Sunday," involves baking simnel cakes—a type of fruitcake with two layers of almond paste, enjoyed since medieval times.

In Mexico, Mother's Day, or "Día de la Madre," often includes morning serenades of the song "Las Mañanitas" by mariachi singers, a heartfelt and musical start to the day.

Norway was one of the first countries outside the US to adopt Mother's Day, celebrating it on the second Sunday of February, showing just how diverse the dates for this holiday can be worldwide.

A funny Mother's Day cartoon could depict kids preparing breakfast in bed for mom, resulting in a kitchen disaster but a heartwarming moment in bed with a burnt toast and a big smile.

In some parts of Europe, Mother's Day has its roots in Christian practices, originally connected to the church as a day to return to one’s home or ‘mother’ church.

Australia shares some similarities with the US when it comes to Mother's Day gifts, with chrysanthemums being particularly popular since the flower is in season during May and its name ends in "mum."

An amusing scenario for a Funny Mothers Day Cartoon: A mom superhero, flying around juggling family tasks like sports practice, grocery shopping, and homework help, all while wearing a cape.

In Japan, children often give their mothers red carnations, which are a symbol of sweetness and endurance—much like the qualities celebrated in mothers.

It's a tradition in many schools around the world for children to craft their own Mother's Day gifts, which often leads to the creation of endearing, if somewhat lopsided, pottery and artwork.

Funny Mothers Day Cartoon concept: A mother octopus with each of her tentacles doing something different for her little octopuses, like cooking, cleaning, tutoring, and playing games.

In Brazil, Mother’s Day is one of the biggest spending days of the year, with performances and church gatherings adding to the festive atmosphere.

For a more humorous take, envision a Funny Mothers Day Cartoon where pets are treating their owners, who are moms, to a day off—cats cooking meals, dogs doing laundry, and birds cleaning with their feathers.

Mother's Day wasn't officially recognized until 1914 in the U.S., when President Woodrow Wilson declared the second Sunday in May a national holiday to honor mothers.

To wrap up our series, consider how these global traditions and the lighthearted cartoons they inspire remind us of the universal appreciation and affection we hold for mothers everywhere.