Wishes
5 Reasons to Celebrate Happy Mother’s Day
Motherhood has always played an important role in society. Women like Marie Curie and Ruth Bader Ginsburg are proof of this. Motherhood has a variety of forms, and there is no one single definition of motherhood.
However, some mothers have played a particularly significant role in history, including the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for science, and former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. For example, Ann Reeves Jarvis, who started Mothers’ Work Days during the Civil War, began a club to teach women how to take care of their children. She lost eight children to unsanitary conditions during the Civil War.
Traditions
The holiday of Mothering Sunday was traditionally observed on the fourth Sunday of Lent. During this day, people would go back to their homes, and children would often leave school early. The custom of giving children a day off from school may have started from this return to the “mother church.”
Ethiopian mothers receive three days of gratitude. During this three-day festival, children and mother alike prepare hash (a spicy dish), which is eaten by the mother. Boys and girls help their mothers in preparing the delicious meal, which is a multi-course feast.
Then, the mothers sit down and cook a feast that will be shared with the entire family. The feast is often followed by dancing and singing, and is the culmination of the Antrosht celebration.
American mothers wear flower corsages on Mother’s Day. They give white or pink carnations to their mothers, depending on their beliefs. The flowers are symbolic of motherhood, and show how much you value and appreciate her.
While the tradition has many variations, it is based on the tradition of honoring your mother by giving her a flower bouquet. If you’d rather give your mother a white or pink carnation, you’ll find that she’ll surely love the gesture.
In India, a 10-day festival honoring the goddess Durga is held in honor of moms. This festival is also considered a family reunion. Families will spend weeks cooking, gathering gifts, and decorating their homes in order to celebrate the goddess.
Moreover, many people go to other mothers and give them home-cooked goods. Whether you’re celebrating Mother’s Day or another holiday, these traditions will make your mother feel special.
Gifts
There are many ways to celebrate a happy Mother’s Day, but a thoughtful gift can make a mom feel special and appreciated. Gifts for mom should fit within her budget. Mothers want the best for their children, but you should not overspend – flowers can reach double the markup on Valentine’s Day!
Alternatively, try a hand at lettering or calligraphy. Write a poem for her or a small message in small letters on a card. A mother may have been eyeing a new face mask, serum, or moisturiser.
A handcrafted floral earring makes a lovely decoration, while being functional in the kitchen. A personalized one can feature a photo or a traditional family recipe. Homemade jam tastes as good as it looks, and goes perfectly with toast and sandwiches.
A personalized keepsake box can hold her precious jewelry. This keepsake box is both beautiful and useful – it can hold all her favorite pieces of jewelry!
For the flower-lover, a fresh bouquet of flowers will make her smile on Mother’s Day – and will give her pleasure for many days to come. A beautiful bouquet can be placed on her dining room table on Mother’s Day morning or delivered to her doorstep.
Pair it with a thoughtful card and a box of chocolates. For the plant-lover, a potted plant can be a perfect gift. You can replant the plant in her garden or in her yard once it has grown a bit.
Activities
A special time with your child is priceless, and all mothers agree that spending quality time together is priceless. A family bike ride, for instance, can be a ton of fun for everyone involved. And what child doesn’t love to play their favorite childhood sport? So why not try some of these activities to celebrate mother’s day with your children. You can find plenty of other ideas for fun family outings, too.
Start a book club. If you live far away from your mom, you can set up an online or offline book club, in which each person gets a turn to read a book about mom. If you’d like to keep it virtual, try setting up an e-card, complete with a message for mom from each of you.
While this activity might seem like a small gesture, it will still be meaningful.
Make it romantic. Take your mother out to a concert or a museum together. You could even plan a shopping challenge for the two of you.
You could even go to a fashion show together, if you’re feeling adventurous. Another fun option would be to visit an antique or flea market. While you’re there, you can haggle and enjoy your time together. It’s easy to find a way to celebrate a memorable Mother’s Day with your mother.
Restaurants
Marketing your restaurant for Mother’s Day requires careful planning. Social media is an effective way to reach customers and promote specials on Mother’s Day. Advertise your promotions early in April to avoid competing with Easter noise.
Also, consider partnering with local businesses to create flyers, coupons, and other marketing materials. These methods are effective for restaurants that serve brunch on Mother’s Day. Here are some ideas to help you celebrate this special day.
Decorate your restaurant with spring flower centerpieces, scented candles, and heart-shaped signs. Don’t forget to offer free gift certificates or coupons to local businesses and birthday party vouchers. No one likes to wait in line or wait for a table. Create a special menu that is sure to please your customers on Mother’s Day.
You may even consider a raffle. You’ll never know what you’ll win, but you’ll have fun making your restaurant special on Mother’s Day!
Hold a contest: Run a contest on social media and offer a free meal to the winner. Contests are fun for customers and a great way to promote Mother’s Day. Make sure to post the results of the contest on social media so everyone can participate.
Alternatively, you can offer your customers a discount on their meal for Mother’s Day. You can also offer a free dessert or cocktail to your mothers if they buy a special gift card.
Days off from work
If you’re not taking time off from work this Mother’s Day, why not take advantage of the holiday?
While most women don’t want to spend time at the office, you can still bring your loved ones to work for the day. Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to have family members visit and spend quality time together.
Incorporate a few family-friendly activities into your workday, like inviting your coworkers over to a restaurant or coffee shop for a delicious brunch.
Consider offering office moms paid days off for Mother’s Day. If you know a working mother, you can also give her props that relate to her hobbies. For instance, a beach chair could be placed on her desk.
If she loves to read, you could put a book on her desk. You can also give her a card that says ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ and encourages her to enjoy her day off.
Despite the fact that the US Congress hasn’t yet established Mother’s Day as a national holiday, many businesses and organizations are open on this day. Most public transportation services will run as usual, but some may experience higher than usual traffic on this day.
In addition to being closed on Sundays, some businesses may offer special deals. During the week leading up to Mother’s Day, consider buying your mom something she’ll cherish.
Family get-togethers
Some families opt for a free day for their mothers to spend with their kids. Others might invite moms for a day at the swimming pool. Whatever way your family chooses to celebrate mom, she’s sure to have a good time.
Having a family get-together on this special day is a great way to show your mother that you appreciate her. Here are a few ideas for family-friendly activities.
One classic activity is a family movie night. Moms love to cuddle with their children, so plan a family movie marathon together. Movies for moms are entertaining for children of all ages. And if the weather is bad, have a backup plan.
The kids can help prepare extra servings. Family movie nights are also a fun way to celebrate this special day. But if you don’t have time to plan an activity, you can organize a get-together with family members for mom.
Another idea is to organize a family picnic. You could go to the park or set up a blanket and picnic area in the backyard.
Alternatively, if you’d like to invite your children, you can order food from her favorite restaurant. But whatever you choose to do, the main point is to spend quality time together.
Incorporating old pictures and movies is a great idea because kids will enjoy seeing their grandparents’ old clothes and age.