Mother's day is commercialized because, in theory, it's a day to celebrate and show appreciation for all the amazing mothers out there. However, Hallmark and other companies have turned it into a day where people feel obligated to spend money on gifts and flowers and brunch instead of just telling their moms how much they appreciate them. Some people argue that Mother's Day should be abolished altogether because it's another way that capitalism exploits women, but others believe that it can be a meaningful day if we all make an effort to reclaim it from the corporations. The bottom line is that motherhood is undervalued and underpaid in our society, so any opportunity to celebrate and honor mothers is worth taking.