Honoring Motherhood
God couldn't be everywhere, so he created mothers. ~Jewish Proverb
Who would run to help me when I fell,
And tell a lovely story,
Or kiss the spot so it's all right?
My mother. ~Ann Taylor
Mother's Day is a wonderful holiday widely celebrated around the world that aims to honor mothers and motherhood. It is an official day set aside to celebrate the wisdom, beauty, and unconditional love of every mother by showering them with attention, love, and Mother's Day gifts.
Holiday History
Celebrating the importance of motherhood is a tradition that dates back to the ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations. The earliest history of Mother's Day dates back to the annual spring festival that the Greeks dedicated to their maternal goddesses. The ancient Romans also celebrated a spring festival called Hilaria dedicated to Cybele, a mother goddess. The modern observance of Mother's Day began in England, where in the 17th century people began celebrating Mothering Sunday on the fourth Sunday of Lent. On this day, mothers were treated as honored guests and were given wildflowers and candy.
In the U.S., although inspired by Mothering Sunday in England, the holiday never gained momentum until activist and social worker Anna Jarvis began a crusade to establish a commemorative day to honor the role of women and mothers. In 1907, she gave 500 white carnations (her mother’s favorite flower) to all the women in her church congregation on the anniversary of her mother’s passing. A year later, the first Mother’s Day was celebrated at St. Andrew’s Methodist Episcopal Church in West Virginia on May 10, 1908. Soon after, the tradition spread throughout the U.S. and Canada, and the celebration has spread worldwide. However, not all countries celebrate it on the same day. The most widely celebrated date of Mother’s Day is the second Sunday in May, which is observed in 65 countries, including: the U.S., Canada, Australia, China, and as in the case of Costa Rica, it is August 15th.
Mother's Day is the next big holiday after Christmas and Valentine's Day. Children and family members around the world use this day as an opportunity to express love and gratitude to their mothers, grandmothers, or other maternal figures in their lives.
In short, Mother's Day is an opportunity to honor and thank the most important person in our lives: our mothers. And what better way to do so than with a delicious, high-quality gift from UGB? Surprise Mom on her special day and make her feel loved and appreciated. Visit us at www.universalgiftbaskets.com and discover all our Mother's Day gift options!