We frequently overlook expressing our gratitude and love to our mothers. Therefore, each year there is a particular day set aside to honour motherhood. Mum’s Day is observed globally as a way for us to honour and cherish our moms. This day is special because it makes people value the sacrifices they have made and the love their mothers have given them all this while. People do various things to make their mothers feel extra special and loved on this precious day. Our mothers do so much for us and in return this one day allows each one of us to shower her with utmost love, care and pampering.
Many people do not know how Mother’s Day actually originated. There is some history behind the celebration of this day that we have penned down for you. We have also suggested some ideas for this Mother’s Day to help you out.
History of Mother’s Day
Many histories and stories led to the foundation and celebration of Mother’s Day in different countries today.
How did Mum’s Day originate in the UK?
People in Britain had this custom where people living away from their homes used to come and visit their “mother church” on the fourth Sunday of Lent. This religious practice enabled people to reunite with their families and mothers. This day was and is still called the Mothering Day. Even today people celebrate this day in the UK and Ireland but gradually this day has been replaced by Mother’s Day.
How did Mum’s Day originate in the US?
Anna Jarvis, the daughter of a peacemaker activist Ann, eventually originated Mother’s Day. One fine day on 12th May in 1907, she organised a memorial for her dead mom and invited people from across. This eventually became a common practice in nearby states with time. Years later, this day was announced as the official Mother’s Day in the US. Initially, this day was celebrated in the memory of dead mothers but with time people started celebrating their living mothers and mother figures. This is how Mother’s Day became so famous.
Celebrating this day has truly evolved so much over the last century!
When is Mother’s Day 2024 being celebrated?
Many countries celebrate this day on the same day and many others observe this day on different days. But the date for celebrating Mum’s Day is not fixed. This day is celebrated each year on the second Sunday of May in most of the countries. This is why every year this day gets celebrated on a different date. Mother’s Day is going to be celebrated on the 12th of May in 2024.
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For This Year!
Mum’s Day is celebrated every year and celebrating it differently each year or choosing unique Mother’s Day gifts every time can be confusing. Well, worry no more! We’ve got your back! We are here with a few gift ideas that can make you make your mother feel as extraordinary as you want this Mother’s Day!
Handmade Greeting Card
Yes, we know this is quite a common suggestion but trust us, this one always works. Moms are very sensitive and emotional, you put a little bit of effort and voila, she melts. Making a handmade card requires a lot of warmth and well, effort. You can stick your favourite picture or even draw a cute illustration of your mother with you and your siblings. Write your favourite Mother’s Day quotes or create your own. No matter how simple or fancy you make it, it is truly going to make your mother emotional this Mum’s Day.
Give her special Mother’s Day flowers
Flowers always work! Flowers could be the most beautiful gift you can give to anyone. They are the purest representation of emotions and love. Get a customised bouquet of your mother’s favourite flowers this Mum’s Day. In case you are unaware of her favourite flowers, well, that’s bad but rest assured you can always go for roses and lilies. They have such a sweet fragrance that will automatically freshen up your mother’s mood and give her a happy and calm feeling.
Plan a picnic with your fam
It becomes difficult to spend quality time with your mom in the busy lives of today. This could be a great idea to spend memorable time with your mother, making her feel special and creating beautiful memories for life. You can go outstation or even to a nearby picnic spot. Organising this picnic in secret would be so much more fun as your mother would be totally unaware of all this and will instantly get shocked when she sees you have solely done all the preparations.
Gift her customised jewellery
These days customised jewellery is so much in trend. You can get one for your mom as well. Moms and jewellery are like best friends and you know they will like it if that piece of jewellery is a little personalised with their initial or with their favourite design. This seems like a very thoughtful gift idea this Mum’s Day and you should definitely try it out.
Bake a cake for her
Any celebration calls for cutting cakes too, not just your birthdays. You can start celebrating this Mum’s Day by baking a cake for your mother. Pick her favourite flavour, grab the ingredients from the nearby store and get going. While everyone loves eating delicious cakes from the bakery shops, baking a cake, at home, on your own, for your mother will make it taste even more delicious to her. As we said, moms are too emotional. They will melt at the sheer thought of you making all the effort to bake a cake for her on this special day.
Take her to a Spa or Bring one at home
Mothers, working or not working, barely get time to relax and rejuvenate. This Mum’s Day you can make that possible for her. Take her to an exotic spa where she can unwind and relax. It could make her feel special and well, better. If you want to surprise her, bring a spa at home. Arrange for spa home services and make your mother feel out of the world while still being at home.
Cook what she loves
Every day our mothers cook food for us. They always make sure they cook our favourite food because that makes us happy which eventually makes their heart’s content. Thus, this Mum’s Day, it would be great to reverse the roles and cook for her instead. You can start with cooking her favourite meals followed by her most savoured desserts. Cooking ain’t easy but it ain’t difficult either especially when we have a pool of cooking recipes and tutorials available on the internet. You can pick the best recipes similar to your mom’s or try out something totally different, but remember, only positive experiments are allowed in terms of cooking something new!
Plan a short trip
Since Mum’s Day is always on a Sunday, planning for a short weekend trip won’t be that difficult. You can plan an itinerary to a nearby hill station or beach and resort with your family. You can also plan a trip to a place your mom always wanted to go! Create an itinerary and include the places your mom would love to be at. You can also go on road trips. Driving with the music on, playing your mother’s favourite songs and jamming to them with your whole family sounds so much fun.
Conclusion
Mum’s Day is one of those days that need to be made special for your mothers. This day is supposed to celebrate your mothers and mother figures whose existence, sacrifices and love have nurtured your life with so much happiness. We believe our mothers also deserve all the love and pampering they offer us.
A mother is the most important woman in anybody’s life and to express all the gratitude and appreciation, Mother’s Day is celebrated on every second Sunday of May every year. To make this day truly memorable, you can always do something unique for your mom. Plan something she has been wanting to do for a long time or gift her something she wants to have or needs at the moment but won’t say out loud. Make this Mother’s Day 2024 count, make it the most beautiful one!
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