Mothers Day is an annual event celebrated every year to honor mothers and motherhood by several countries across the globe. The day celebrates motherhood and is a time to appreciate mothers and mother figures in our lives.
This year, the day, which falls on different dates in different countries, is observed on May 8 in India. The day was earlier celebrated on the second Sunday of May but was changed to May 8 after being declared a public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill 2017.
The idea behind the Mother’s Day celebration came from Julia Ward Howe after the American Civil War. She suggested that June 2 be celebrated as Mother’s Day in 1872. However, Anna Jarvis created the modern Mother’s Day by holding a memorial for her mother at St Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia. The first official Mother’s Day celebration occurred at the same church on May 10, 1908.
The tradition of celebrating Mother’s Day spread quickly in other parts of the world, and many countries declared it a national holiday to honor mothers across their land.
Here are a few ideas that could help you choose the perfect mother’s day gift
A bouquet of flowers
Flowers have always been considered the best way to convey feelings and emotions. These days, you can order flowers online with just a mouse click. It is one of the most thoughtful gifts that would bring a smile to your mother’s face.
A piece of jewelry
You can offer your mother jewelry as it represents eternal time. There are different types of jewelry available in the market, like rings, necklaces, earrings, etc. You can choose from various options available at an online store or a local shop near your place.
Gift certificate
If you don’t have enough money to buy expensive gifts, an online gift certificate is ideal.You can also get a gift certificate from her favorite restaurant or diner. If you want to give your mom something special, you can include a personal message in the card that comes with the certificate.
Give Her A Break From The Routine
This is something significant as every mommy deserves a break from her daily chores. And to make her feel special, you can take her responsibility by either hiring a maid or doing all the daily routine work on your own. Your mom will love it and will thank you dearly.
Give her a handmade gift
A special gift from a child is hard to beat, so put your kids’ crafting skills to work and create a homemade present. It doesn’t need to be complicated – tie-dye t-shirts, beaded bracelets, or painted flower pots will all make great gifts. Kids often enjoy making something that they can use, so aprons and t-shirts are a good choice.
Make her breakfast in bed
Let your kids take over breakfast duty and let them cook up mum’s favorite meal. If your kids are too young to cook, let them help with setting the table, bringing in flowers, and making cards.
Take her out for lunch
Your mother probably spends most of her time looking after others, so it’s nice to give her the chance to be taken care of by someone else for a change! Take her out for lunch at her favorite restaurant, or perhaps just pick up some takeout.
