Mother's Day in Luxembourg, known as Mammendag, is observed every second Sunday in June. Although it is not a public holiday, it is widely celebrated across the nation. The modern form of Mother's Day originated in the United States in 1908, created by Anna Jarvis to honor her mother, and has since evolved into a commercialized holiday. On this day, Luxembourgian children typically give their mothers presents, with schoolchildren making small gifts and adults often purchasing flowers and chocolates or taking their mothers out for dinner. Husbands may also express their appreciation by giving flowers or preparing a homemade breakfast. Despite some criticism regarding the holiday's implication that women are valued more as mothers, it remains a day for gratitude towards all mothers.