Mother’s Day is about more than giving gifts and eating good food. Mother’s Day was created to honor the job of mothering. Honoring mothers dates back to the time of gods and goddesses and it wasn’t until 1908 that Mother’s Day was recognized and celebrated in the United States, Mexico and Canada. By 1948 over 40 countries were recognizing and celebrating Mother’s Day, although not always on the same day. The United States Congress officially approved Mother’s Day in 1948 and it has been celebrated on the second Sunday in May ever since. So, what will you be doing to honor your mother on Mother’s Day? Here is a short list of things you can do for your mom to show her how much you appreciate her.
Flowers
Roses and carnations are a popular choice to give mom’s. In fact, florists see more sales for Mother’s Day than they do for Valentine’s Day. In addition to flowers, plants for your mother’s garden might be a good choice to present her with, especially if she has a green thumb as is always working in her garden.
Outings
You know better than most what your mom would enjoy for her special day. Would she like to visit a local museum or the zoo? Perhaps she’d prefer a day trip to a nearby city or even a long weekend away. Maybe she would just like to stay near home and have a picnic or go out to her favorite restaurant for her Mother’s Day meal.
