Let’s celebrate Mother’s Day
Mothering Sunday this year falls on the 27th of March. It is a day to celebrate the mother figure in your life - mothers, mothers-in-law and grandmothers for all that they do, one of the most thankless jobs there is. The date for Mother’s Day (in the UK) is not fixed as it always falls on the fourth sunday of Lent, meaning there is always slight differentiation in date. The day is about honouring mothers and others in caring roles - there are many ways to celebrate this important day. Some people give gifts and cards to their mothers on this day and while, of course, we should always be grateful and thankful to parents, this day is a specific dedication. It is a good time to pause, take stock and remind ourselves of the one of the hardest and least recognised roles in the world. So how can you celebrate Mother’s Day in style and does everyone in the world celebrate Mother’s Day? We’re pleased you asked. There are lots of great ways to show your mother or grandmother that you
care. A thoughtful card is always a lovely sentiment, creating a card with photographs of you and your mother or grandmother on would be particularly cherished. If you have small children, perhaps creating something from them to their grandmother is a fun way of highlighting the importance of having plenty of female role models around for your children too. There is of course the option to purchase a gift. Some like to give sweet treats such as chocolate as a Mother’s Day gift, it’s a small and simple token of appreciation and who doesn’t like to receive chocolate?! Flowers are also a popular choice for Mother’s Day and if you’re far away from home on the celebratory occasion, getting flowers delivered is an amazing way of showing someone you care from a distance. Remember, gift buying should feel personal and if the person you’re purchasing for is a great reader or loves to garden, do not feel you have to buy a traditional Mother’s Day gift.
Purchase what you think will be loved and appreciated. But, of course, it isn’t all about commercialisation and buying presents. Spending time together is often all mothers really want with their children and grandchildren. Why not arrange an afternoon tea, a day out or dinner in a nice restaurant and treat your mum as a way of spending time together where no one has to do the washing up? While the day is called Mother’s Day, it’s also an amazing day to honour other strong female role models in your life. If you have an aunt, a step parent or a close family friend that is particularly important to you or has often played a mother figure role, use this day as a way of showing them how much you care.
