I do love holidays, and next Sunday is Mother’s Day. I know it has become too commercialised. However, I think having a day to remember our mothers, grandmothers or other women who were influential in our lives is a good has to be a good idea.
Mother’s Days of the past
As a child, I created many inedible breakfasts that my mother pretended to enjoy. I think the cards I made were probably much better than the breakfasts.
When my children were young, I spent most Mother’s Days at Pony Club. There were a couple years when I thought Pony Club on Mother’s Day was a really silly idea, but the memories of spending those days with kids and horses are irreplaceable.
Around the world
Most countries celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May.
Mothering Sunday in England is the fourth Sunday in the month of Lent, and traditionally was the day of the year that children could return from work outside the home to visit their mothers. Today it is a day to celebrate mothers, often with flowers.
Families in China have started celebrating Mother’s Day as it fits with China’s traditional values of honouring the elderly and parents.
Children in Australia often make lovely cards for mum, and sometimes even prepare breakfast for this special person.
Quotes for Mothers Day
Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother. Lin Yutang, Chinese writer
The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother. Author Unknown
We never know the love of the parent until we become parents ourselves. Henry Ward Beecher
On Mother's Day I have written a poem for you. In the interest of poetic economy and truth, I have succeeded in concentrating my deepest feelings and beliefs into two perfectly crafted lines: You're my mother, I would have no other! Forest Houtenschil
One Way to Celebrate
How well do you know your mother? If your family is getting together with your mother, how about playing a quiz game where each person has to guess your mother’s answers to the questions you make up, or use those below. The person who most correctly guesses your mother’s answers could win a prize (a lolly or an afternoon with mum?)
These questions were adapted from the Day for Mothers website.
• What is your mother's favourite holiday place?
• What colour clothes does your mother prefer?
• What was the name of your mother’s favourite pet?
• Who is your mother's favourite movie star?
• Where was your mother born?
• What does your mother like to do best in her leisure time?
• How old was your mother when she got married?
• What is your mother's most favourite food?
• Who has been the greatest influence in your mother's life?
• What angers your mother most?
• What is your mother most afraid of?
• What place does faith play in your mother’s life?
• What is goals does your mother still hope to attain?
How will you celebrate?
I have sent flowers to my mother today. My children have asked me not to book anything for next Sunday, so something is happening around here. What will you do? Will you be celebrating or replaying memories of your mother or a mothering person in your past? Whatever you do, have a happy Mother’s Day.
Sites to visit
http://www.mothersdaycelebration.com
http://www.quotegarden.com/mom-day.html
http://www.dayformothers.com/games/quiz-on-mothers-day.html
