What NOT to buy mum for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is the one day of the year where you want your mother to know how grateful you are that she’s your mum. To thank her for all her care, support and assistance in your life. Mother’s Day is a day to honour your mother, yet one in three mother’s say they have to … Read more What NOT to buy mum for Mother’s Day
The Origins of Mother’s Day
Today, ‘Mother’s Day’ is celebrated in most countries with presents and special attention to mother’s from their families, friends and loved ones. This is not how Mother’s were always honoured. Spiritual Origins of Mother’s Day In ancient times, societies celebrated Goddesses and symbols of motherhood, rather than actual mothers. These celebrations were highly symbolic with … Read more The Origins of Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day Gifts
All mum’s love a home-made Mother’s Day card (without glitter please) from their young children inscribed with words that say how much she means to them. A hand written letter from older children sharing love and gratitude are also treasured even if you’re a nonagenarian with a little box full of 70+ Mother’s Day missives. … Read more Mother’s Day Gifts
Mother’s Day Around The World
The idea behind Mother’s Day is to pay tribute to mothers for their love and support and to make them feel special. In many countries, though not all, Mother’s Day is celebrated in the month of May. Those that do not include Indonesia where mother’s are honoured in December whilst in Costa Rica the day … Read more Mother’s Day Around The World
Mothering Sunday, UK and Mother’s Day, USA
Mothering Sunday is celebrated in UK in the fourth Sunday of Lent (the 40 day period leading up to Easter) in honour of Mother Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ and now, all mothers. As the dates of Lent and Easter vary each year, so also the day of Mothering Sunday varies. In comparison, the … Read more Mothering Sunday, UK and Mother’s Day, USA
Home-made Mother’s Day Gifts
Mother’s love to receive gifts where some time and effort has been given to something unique for her. With young children an adult is likely to be needed on stand-by to help with the creation of home-made gifts. If you’re not sure what to make, here are 5 simple gifts that take only a little … Read more Home-made Mother’s Day Gifts
Gifts for Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday and Mother’s Day are not the same Mothering Sunday is a Christian festival celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent (the 40 day period leading up to Easter) in honour of Mother Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ and now, all mothers. Mothering Sunday is a separate festival to the secular Mother’s Day … Read more Gifts for Mothering Sunday
First Mother’s Day
A woman’s first Mother’s Day is a day for her to be joyful and proud to have brought a new baby into the world. She will also be exhausted. So, for her first Mother’s Day the baby’s father, other close relatives and friends can arrange celebrations for the new mother. Pamper mum with flowers, cards … Read more First Mother’s Day
An Alternative Mothers’ Day
Most mothers will appreciate a gift of quality chocolate or a visit to a spa for luxury treatments as a token of appreciation and love from their children. However, it is little known that the original idea for Mother’s Day in America was not for a day where women would be pampered, but as a … Read more An Alternative Mothers’ Day
10 Ideas For Father’s Planning Mother’s Day Celebrations
If your children are too young to organise Mother’s Day celebrations, it’s your responsibility as their dad to plan a day that celebrates the work, love, patience and tolerance shown by your children’s mother. Ensure your diary is free on the day as you’ll be busy since you have to remember to celebrate your own … Read more 10 Ideas For Father’s Planning Mother’s Day Celebrations