Mother's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 8th this year. Celebrations in honor of mothers have been around for a long time and are not a recent invention of Hallmark.... Listed below are some fun and interesting facts about Mother's Day, as well as some thoughts and ideas for how to celebrate mom this year!
When is Mother's Day Celebrated?
As Mother's Day is observed annually on the second Sunday in May in the United States, its celebration takes place on a different date each year. Despite the fact that Mother's Day is a widely observed national holiday in the United States, it is not a federal or public holiday in the country (when businesses are closed).
Mother's Day: Its Origins and Early History
As long as there have been mothers, there has been a day set aside to honor them. Festivals celebrating mothers in ancient times were frequently linked to deities and maternal symbols of fertility, childbirth, creativity, and growth cycles. [paragraph breaks] The mother is the guardian and provider for her children, as well as for the entire human race. Cybele, the Great Mother of the Gods, was celebrated by the Phrygians. The mother figure of their gods was also revered by the Greeks and the Romans.
Durga-puja, a major festival in India, honors the goddess Durga to this day. Returning to your "mother" church once a year during Lent was common practice in medieval times. Previously, children were often sent to work at the age of ten! As a result of returning to their "mother" churches, historians believe that children were given the day off to visit their mothers and families.
This day became known as "Mothering Sunday" in England during the 16th century. They would be given a day off on the fourth Sunday in Lent so that they could return to their mothers and their parishes. "mothering cakes" were brought by the oldest son or daughter and shared by the entire family. A special dinner was prepared in honor of their mother, with the sons and daughters taking on all household duties and doing the cooking. During the day, the mother and her family would go to church services.
Refreshment Sunday, also known as Mothering Sunday, was a day when fasting rules were eased. Loaves and fishes were a common theme in early Christian gospels.
There are two layers of almond paste in the traditional Simnel fruit cake. Marzipan icing was used to decorate the top of the cake to represent the 11 disciples. (There is no mention of Judas here.) Sugar violets were traditionally included as well.
Ann Reeves Jarvis, Julia Ward Howe, and Ann's daughter, Anna M. Jarvis, were all instrumental in establishing Mother's Day in the United States. Read on to learn more about these three inspiring women who dedicated their lives to promoting the well-being, health, and peace of all children worldwide.
WAYS TO CELEBRATE MOTHER'S DAY
Here are some great ways to show your mom some extra love, comfort, and recognition, in addition to the big things. After all, our mothers are always there to support us.
Make Your Own Present
To give a gift, you don't need to go to the store. Give your mother something she'll cherish. Why not purchase jewelry that features the birthstone of her child if you're shopping for a present online? Consider giving peridot stud earrings to your mother for her birthday in August, for instance. When she wears them, she'll always be reminded of her beloved child. If you're unsure of your birthstone or its significance, check out birthstones by month.
Adorn Your Mother's Door Or Send Flowers
If you live close by, you can have a blast putting up a festive wreath and streamers on your mom's front door for Mother's Day! Get your children involved if you have any! The gift will be greatly appreciated by mom or grandma.
Plants and flowers, of course, are always a treat. If you're in the area, bring her some flowers to her doorstep. If you don't live in the area, you can always order online and have it delivered. To brighten her garden, a rose bush or geranium plant is always appreciated, as are a dogwood or other flowering shrubs.
Make A Card For Her
Remember to send a card ahead of time! Making a homemade Christmas card is a family custom. Homemade meals are always a hit with moms! Homemade Note Cards can be made in a variety of ways.
What do you want to write in the greeting card? Why not tell us about a funny or happy memory between you and your mother? It's sure to put a smile on her face!
Watch a movie or a TV show together
If you're all in the same place, treat yourself to a movie night with popcorn and soda.
Watch the same movie on your computers at the same time if you're in different places. Alternatively, you can kick back with a glass of wine or a cup of tea and binge-watch your favorite show.
(Have you heard? You can also watch Netflix with a group of people online. Using Netflix and Chrome, you and your mom can watch a movie together! 'Tis the season! You can even use the group chat feature to discuss the movie in real time, no matter where you are in the world. There's a Netflix Party going on right now.
Set Up A Brunch Date With Mom Or Cook For Her
One of the greatest pleasures in life is waking up to a breakfast in bed. It's fine to have something simple like a croissant with jam or fruit and a cup of coffee or tea for this.
Perhaps a sit-down brunch would be more her style if she doesn't mind eating in bed?
If you can't meet your mom face-to-face, why not have a virtual brunch? Make it easy for everyone by sending the recipe in advance or delivering the ingredients to her door if she's nearby! Raise a glass to mom with the whole family and a quick Zoom!
Offer to have your mother drop off a casserole if she's nearby. Make a batch and bring it over to her house for some much-needed comfort food! Bake a cake, too! For Mother's Day, English children customarily baked a cake.
