The month of May in Mexico marks a lot of holidays, including Workers' Day on May 3, Cinco de Mayo on May 5, Mother's Day on May 10, and Teacher's Day on May 15.

Mexicans commemorate Mother's Day, or "Día de las Madres" is how they call it, passionately and enthusiastically. During this celebration, no cynical remarks are made about "another Hallmark holiday."

More so, complaints about the ad campaigns of retailers are also unheard of during this day of the year. Instead, "Dia de las Madres" here, is celebrated with special programs, flowers, and presents. 

Students are proudly inviting their mothers to recitals, dances, and plays which they participate in. Movie theaters, supermarkets, and stores give away little remembrances of "Recuerdos" to mothers coming to watch or shop during the day. 

Morning "Mother's Day" Treats for Mothers

One of the most delightful customs here is the one practiced in most Mexican churches, the singing of the "Las Mañanitas" early in the morning, and the distribution of "atole" and "tamales" to all local moms.

While atole and tamales are considered standard inclusions in the early-morning meal or breakfast, a lot of people "do not eat until mid-morning," as they enjoy "almuerzo," the equivalent of brunch to many.

The food range eating during "almuerzo" is much broader than the usual "north-of-the-border" morning-meal fare from grilled meat dishes "to hearty egg dishes," and even stews and moles.

Also accompanying this special meal for moms this Mother's Day celebration is fresh seasonal fruits, juiced or sliced, or even both, typically served with herb tea, coffee, or Mexico's most loved hot chocolate drink.

Since most parts of the world are still experiencing the COVID-19 crisis, most families don't have the chance to go out yet and celebrate Mother's Day. If you are among the many, who still don't know how to make your mother still feel special even inside the home, worry no more.

You can prepare a special Mother's Day breakfast for your Mom. And when you do, try giving that dish a "Mexican twist." 

If you have not prepared a "Mother's Day" breakfast all your life, it's never too late to start preparing one this year. Among the dishes your mother will surely love are the Café de Olla or Sweet Cinnamon Coffee, Champurrado or the Chocolate Atole, Huevos al Albañil, or Eggs in Green Salsa and Chilaquiles con Pollo y Queso or Chilaquiles with Chicken and Cheese.

Almuerzo Made Special

For those who don't know, "almuerzo" is described as a heavy breakfast. And since most people don't want it early in the morning, it's called brunch, a word combination of breakfast and lunch, as it is eaten during mid-morning.

Typically, Mexicans have their "almuerzo" anytime from 9 a.m. to noon. The meal usually consists of a meat dish or egg, or a dish prepared with "fried tortillas and spicy sauce such as enchiladas or chilaquiles."

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