While at times we take our mother's love, care and hard work for granted, there is one day each year to both thank and celebrate all that moms do: Mother's Day. This day celebrates the efforts of every woman whose selfless acts raise children into well-mannered, healthy, compassionate and productive adults.

Mother's Day became an annual tradition in the United States during 1870, while most of Latin America did not start celebrating Dia de las Madres until the 1920s. Every family celebrates the important holiday with unique traditions and fun customs. Most of all, we remember, and give thanks, for all that mothers do to nurture and care for family members.

While it is not a federal holiday, Mother's Day is a significant date on the calendar. Family members send a card and gifts to show their love and admiration for mom. Judging by online trends, the iPad Air 2, espresso machines, engraved jewelry and flowers are popular gifts for mom this year. Many families plan special dinners or trips to visit mom to celebrate the special day.

The U.S. is not the only place Mother's Day is celebrated. It is celebrated around the world, especially in Latin America countries, such as Mexico, Brazil and Costa Rica.

In Mexico, mom's special day is held in such high regard that many government offices are closed.

Below are dates when Dia de Las Madres will happen in the North America, South America and the Caribbean.

May 10

United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Bahamas, Cuba, Honduras, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Venezuela, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Belize, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Ecuador

May 15

Paraguay

May 27

Bolivia

May 30

Nicaragua

May 31

Dominican Republic

August 15, 2015

Costa Rica

October 18

Argentina

December 8, 2015

Panama

Feliz Dia de las Madres and Happy Mother's Day to all our beloved mamás.