She is the woman who sheltered you in her womb for 9 months. She was the first to greet your arrival in this world. She fed you, bathed you, sang you to sleep, and cared for you when you were a tiny infant. With pride, she watched you grow up into a fine young man or woman and make your way in the world. She didn’t give you just life, but the values that make you what you are. She is your Mother. And now it is time to celebrate Mother’s Day.
This holiday is dedicated to all mothers and is celebrated all over the world. The holiday originated in the United States. It occurs on the second Sunday in May. In 2022, it is on May 8. The woman behind Mother’s Day was Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia. Her mother formed women’s groups with the aim of promoting health and friendship. Anna arranged a memorial service for her mother at the latter’s church in Grafton, West Virginia. Within a few years, every state in the US was observing the day. In 1914, then American President Woodrow Wilson declared it a national holiday.
Initially, Jarvis introduced the concept of wearing a white carnation to honor mothers. But later, people began wearing a red or pink carnation for mothers who were alive and a white one for deceased mothers. Eventually, even grandmothers and aunts who had played the role of mothers came to be honored on this day.
On Mother’s day, people buy gifts for their mothers to express their love and gratitude to them. Here are 5 cool gifting ideas for Mother’s Day. You can buy Mother’s Day gifts online, too, if you have no time to visit a store.
Chocolates
Chocolates never go out of fashion and are perfect for every occasion. So, if your mother is not a diabetic, gift her a box of premium chocolates. Nobody can resist chocolates after all. They also symbolize the sweet memories you have of your mother and the two of you sharing wonderful moments.
LifeStraw Water Filter
Is your mother the adventurous type who goes on treks and loves to explore nature trails? Then this is a very thoughtful gift for her, and she is sure to appreciate it. It is a must-have for those who go on long treks. It is lightweight and filters dirt, parasites, waterborne bacteria, as well as other contaminants. It is a handy companion for outdoor adventures.
Acupressure Mat
Mothers work really hard. And as they get older, they often develop all kinds of aches and pains, especially back pain. So, if your mother suffers from back pain, an acupressure mat makes for a really thoughtful gift as it can help soothe her back pain. She will definitely appreciate this one, as it will make her life more comfortable.
‘Mothers Before: Stories and Portraits of Our Mothers As We Never Saw Them’
If your mother is a bookworm, this new book by bestselling novelist Edan Lepucki, which is a collection of short stories, makes a great choice. The book tries to answer the question: Who was your mother before she became your mother? Funny, sad, and very moving, it traces the journey from womanhood to motherhood with all its attendant pains and joys. Your Mom will love this magical book!
A Vacation
Why not gift her a much-needed vacation? Having been confined to home with the entire family for months, a solo vacation might be just the thing she needs to bring the mojo back into her life. A week at a beach resort or a holiday in the hills or camping at a wildlife resort would recharge her batteries like nothing else and give her the me-time she sorely needs.
We can never repay the debt we owe to our mothers, that’s a fact. The sacrifices they make for us are immense. And they do it without any expectations. They do it for love. And though these gift ideas may not compensate her for all that she has given up for us, it’s the thought that matters. That she is loved and cherished every day.
