Where did Mother’s Day come from?

April 2, 2012 By 5 Comments *This article may include a provided product or affiliate link. See footer for full FTC disclosure.

Mother’s day is next month, and I have been finding pins come through on Pinterest for Mother’s Day gift ideas.

Well, that got me thinking. Where exactly did the whole Mother’s Day idea come from?

If you’re slightly curious too, check out this post about International Mother’s Day with Interflora. It talks about “When English settlers came to America in the late 16th century they dropped the idea of Mothering Sunday, a feast day which allowed children working away from home some time off to visit their mothers.”

Pretty neat right?

It goes on about the history of the holiday, which was not actually official until 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson signed it into national observance. He declared the second Sunday in May to be Mother’s Day.

“The holiday flourished and flowers were the most popular gift to give on Mother’s Day, especially white carnations.”

Maybe, I will get some white carnations for my mom this year. I know she loves projects from the kids too, so that’s on our to-do list.

So far, I really love this Garden Stepping Stone idea from The Idea Room. I know even Micheal’s sells a kit that is pretty easy to do at home.

Also, I love this Painted Hand Bouquets from The Trendy Treehouse. I would use all three girls’ hands to make one for each my mom and my mother-in-law.

How about you…

Any gift ideas for Mother’s Day yet?

 

 

 

photos from weheartit.com

Filed Under: Motherhood
About Hanan Webster

In 2010, Hanan went from talking about her parenting up’s and down’s on private forums to discussing them with literally everyone on the internet with her blog lilac city momma. Since then, she’s had the opportunity to talk about parenting, cooking, photography, marriage, crafts, faith, and so much more. She also shares her opinions on everyday products from food to baby gear, and everything in between. With three little girls all under six, there is never a dull moment in their home. When she’s not blogging she’s chatting about parenting and life in general on Facebook and Twitter, or wasting way too much time on Pinterest.



Comments

  1. Sheilacakes says:
    April 2, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Wow I had no idea where Mother’s Day came from. Thanks for sharing with me. I love the ideas you shared too.

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  2. Annie says:
    April 2, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    What a cute post! I have never gotten a gift for mothers day yet. My husband thinks mothers day is a holiday where the kids should get something for their moms and so far, my 3 kids have always been too young to buy or make me anything. But this year my daughter is 5 and my son is 3 so I am really looking forward to seeing what they make!
    Annie recent post: Scandinavian Child Svan Signet High Chair Review

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    • Hanan says:
      April 2, 2012 at 10:00 AM

      I know it’s hard when they are little and can’t really pick out a gift or buy one. I said the same thing to Nick though, that he can buy me something and they can make me something =P

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  3. Karen of 3G2S says:
    April 2, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    I love the stepping stone idea! Someday, we’ll move out of this townhouse and have our own yard. I’d love to have a new dated and personalized stepping stone each year for Mother’s Day. :D
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  4. Shell Fruscione says:
    April 2, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    I love the garden stepping stone idea, especially because my Mom & I used to make those together when I was a kid! We made them for our own backyard when we had a house & also for our family friend’s house. It would be super cute to have my son make her one, thanks for the great idea!
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