Google Shares Special Doodle on Mother's Day

Google Doodle Today depicts a perfect love between a mother and her kid. The Google search engine logo has been altered to commemorate Mother’s Day, which is observed worldwide on May 12.

Mother’s Day is observed every year on the second Sunday of May.

The day provides an opportunity for people to express their affection for their moms. A mother who deserves recognition for her unwavering love throughout the year.

However, the day provides an opportunity for people to commemorate the occasion, create memories, and enhance their love with their mother.

Mother’s Day Roots in History

Mother’s Day serves to start the discourse about the immense worth of moms and motherhood. Mother’s Day is also an opportunity to reflect on the unique nature of the link between a mother and her child, which exists not just in humans but also in animals and other creatures.

The event has ancient Greek and Roman roots. Christians in England have a similar custom for celebrating Mother’s Day.

To appreciate the rise in prominence of Mother’s Day celebrations, one must look back to the early twentieth century.

The ancient Greeks and Romans held festivals to worship mother goddesses such as Rhea and Cybele. These celebrations were primarily conducted in the spring and were dedicated to fertility and parenting.

During ‘Mothering Sunday’, Christians also held mother-themed celebrations. People used to return to their mother church, which was once their area’s largest cathedral, on ‘Mothering Sundays’.

Visits to the mother church were mainly about praying with families and then presenting flowers and presents to their mothers.

Mother's Day in Thailand

Mother's Day is a worldwide celebration of our life givers, our mothers. While most Western countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, honor Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May, Thailand celebrates it on a very unusual date, August 12. But why was this day chosen, and how do Thais commemorate Mother's Day?

For those unfamiliar with Thailand, the 12th of August may appear to be any other day. However, this is not just any date in the Thai calendar. Today is Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's birthday. She was a beloved person who served as King Bhumibol Adulyadej's royal consort as well as the "Mother of the Nation."

Yes, the tradition of Mother's Day in Thailand originated in honoring Queen Sirikit. She was known for her unselfish charitable work and her role as honorary president of the Thai Red Cross, and she epitomized the values of nurturing, care, and service associated with mothers. To remember her birth and the principles she embodies, Thailand designated August 12 as a day to honor all mothers and maternal figures.

Thus, the annual coming of August 12 is more than just another day. Instead, it is a powerful emblem of national loyalty. It's an opportunity to pause and reflect on the impact of maternal figures in our lives. While it commemorates the Queen Mother's birthday, it also emphasizes the value of every mother in Thailand, making it a true double celebration.

Mother's Day in Thailand is a one-of-a-kind celebration of love and respect that perfectly blends tradition and current practices. And, of course, the heart of this wonderful day is to respect mothers and celebrate family relationships.

Google Doodle Not in India or Thailand

Today’s Mother’s Day doodle offers a glimpse inside the life of a mother. The doodle depicts the mother enjoying time with her child.

The doodle is seen in various European nations, including Colombia, Peru, Chile, Mexico, Canada, the United States, and Australia, but it does not appear in India, Thailand, or any other South Asian country.

Google Doodles are entertaining, imaginative, transient changes to the Google logo on the site. They honor holidays, historical events, achievements, and the lives of renowned people. Google begins each day with a new Doodle highlighting something special.

Doodles bring delightful surprises and interaction to searches. Some are basic photos, while others have complex animated visuals or games.

They reflect Google’s fun side and encourage visitors to learn about lesser-known topics or persons. The Doodle team is continually looking for new ways to engage consumers through art, technology, and storytelling.