Anonymous

That's just when the greeting card companies chose to put it (along with all the other made up "holidays" we're forced to suffer through).

Anonymous

Because Mother's day and Father's day occur on separate days, so one must happen earlier in the calendar year than the other.

Anonymous

It's a matter of justice. When you were conceived, your father probably came before your mother did, so this just evens it out.

Anonymous

Mother’s Day is before Memorial Day. Mother’s Day is for the mothers who lost sons in World War One (now all wars) and Memorial Day is respect for all those who died in war.

Anonymous

Mother's day is eleven months after Father's Day. Perspective is everything.

Anonymous

Because May usually predates June