Mother is the most important person in every individual’s life. A day that is entirely dedicated to celebrate the spirit of motherhood and honour the mothers and grandmothers across the world is Mother’s Day. It is a day to pamper your mother for everything that she has done for you over the years. Mother’s Day is an occasion to rejoice the maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in the society. Every mother is responsible for making her children better individuals of tomorrow. Thus, this day is especially devoted to all the mothers that gives children an opportunity to honour and express gratitude towards the most significant individual.
Although, Mother’s Day is an annual event which is celebrated each year, the dates differ from country-to-country. Including India, 46 countries across the world celebrate this day with equal zeal and enthusiasm. Mother’s Day is celebrated in India on the second Sunday in the month of May. This year, Mother’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday 11th May, 2014.
This day, efforts are made to let the mothers sit back and relax & give a day off, by not letting them work for the entire day. Children present gifts, cards etc. to their mothers and grandmothers to express their gratitude for the hardships mothers bear in bringing them up. So, go an extra mile and use the tips to celebrate Mother’s Day with your mom and make it a special day for her.
Tips to celebrate Mother’s Day:
- With the help of a family member, cook your mother’s favourite dish to start off the Mother’s Day.
- Express gratitude towards your mother by making a handmade card for her.
- Bake a cake for her and present a bouquet of flowers to her.
- Collect photographs of you and your mother to make a collage out of the same.
- Surprise her with a gift like her favourite perfume, a dress, jewellery etc.
- Arrange a get-together at your place for your mother, paternal and maternal grandmothers and aunts & perform a skit, song or dance performance entirely dedicated to them.
- Help a mother in need by donating to an organisation that helps mothers.
Use the aforesaid tips to celebrate Mother’s Day with your mom and make it a memorable one for her.