Celebrating Mothers On Mother's Day
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Mothers Are Special
Mother's Day is May 8, 2011. It's a special day to tell Mom just how much you love her and that you appreciate all she does and has done for you. Mother's Day is one day of the year we can completely dote on her and make her feel like she's the best Mom in the world.
Mom does so much for each of us. She nurtures us and teaches us the important things of life. She provides for our physical, mental, and emotional needs. Mom wipes our tears, kisses our "boo-boos", and is our biggest cheerleader. Let's take a little time to show Mom we have noticed her sacrifices and are thankful that she is our Mom!
Photo credit to Karen's Whimsy
Why Do We Celebrate Mother's Day?
Mother's Day in the US was created by Anna Marie Jarvis as a day to honor mothers and motherhood. She held a memorial service for her mother on May 12, 1907, and started a campaign to have Mother's Day a nationally recognized holiday. In 1914, her dream was realized. By the 1920s, she became disillusioned with the commercialism of her holiday. The fact that many people sent greeting cards or gave their moms a box of candy (that they ate most of themselves) embittered her against her own holiday. She felt that sending a card meant you were just too lazy to write and that candy was a petty sentiment.
Celebration of mothers can be traced back to Ancient Greece and Rome. In the US, Mother's Day is the second Sunday in May. Other countries of the world have their celebrations of mothers throughout the calendar.
I just learned that a coworker of mine is directly descended from the Jarvis family. Isn't it a small world?
Photo credit to: Wikipedia
It's Closer Than You Think
Countdown to Mother's Day
Just For Mom
Gift Baskets For Mother's Day
A Relaxing Gift Basket
Pamper Mom From Head to Toe
Carnations Are For Mother's Day
White, Red, or Pink
Carnations have come to represent Mother's Day. Anna Jarvis delivered white carnations at one of the first Mother's Day celebrations. Anna chose the carnation because it was her mothers' favorite flower and white to represent the purity of a mother's love. This started the tradition of wearing a white carnation on Mother's Day.
The high demand for white carnations presented a problem for florists. They collectively promoted a campaign to wear a red carnation if your mother was alive and white if she had died. This tradition is still popular today. Pink carnations symbolize a mother's undying love. Dark red carnations denote deep love and affection, while light red is just for affection.
Photo credit to: Wikipedia
Send Mom Some Carnations
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Mother's Day Discussion
How do you celebrate Mother's Day? What was the best Mother's Day gift you ever received? Is this your first Mother's Day as a mother?
Ruth Linder wrote
My first visit to Squidoo--It has been a wonderfull introduction . I am a mother of 6 and a retired RN and an artist with a website I just created!! At age 77, I don't remember giving my mother special attention on mother's day but I am now thinking of my grandaughter, a new mother--and how it is a wonderful profession--even she is an artist and an RN.Can I invite you to www.biblicaloilpaintinggiclees.com to share a taste of my work?
Posted May 02, 2010
wishgirl wrote...
Congrats. on the super lens! We have already celebrated Mother's Day in England. My boys made me a very special, personalised card. My own mother is nearly 89! 5*
Posted April 30, 2010
God Made Mothers
Keepsakes For Mom
A Petit-Point Pillow
Her First Mother's Day
Tiny Treasures First Mothers Day Keepsake
Amazon Price: (as of 05/30/2012)
Mother's Day gifts are special, but your first is extra special. Memories of Mother's Days past with your mother fill your heart with joy and now you are embarking on that path with your child.
"Becoming a mother is especially great when your family or friends give you an extra special gift because it is your First Mother's Day - and one you don't want to forget. This adorable 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 1" acrylic square block makes an attractive display with its engraved baby carriage appropriately in the center with the words My First Mother's Day - and it will be finished with the mother's name and the date for a wonderful remembrance of this special day. A velvet pouch is included to protect items from dust and scratches.Personalization Information:Personalize this gift with the recipients name and a date."
More First Mother's Day Gifts
Mother's Journey
A Beautiful Pendant
14k Yellow Gold Journey Mother's Day Diamond Journey Pendant (1/8 cttw, J Color, I2 Clarity)
Amazon Price: (as of 05/30/2012)
Any mother would love this beautiful necklace. Wouldn't your mom look great wearing it?
"Mother and child are beautifully depicted in this stylized heart-shaped journey pendant, crafted from polished 14 karat yellow gold. Six round diamonds are graduated in size and arranged along the lower edge of the pendant in a journey-style curve that symbolizes the growth of love. A beautiful and classy choice for a new or seasoned mom, this pendant is showcased on a slender 14 karat gold rope chain that fastens with a spring ring clasp."
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What Do You Do For Mom On Mother's Day?
Share Your Ideas
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fenellashorty
May 15, 2010 @ 1:57 pm | delete
- what a beautiful lens!
also wanted to say thanks for your kind comments on my story
fenella
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KarateKatGraphics
May 8, 2010 @ 12:24 pm | delete
- beautifully done!
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Airinka May 5, 2010 @ 12:44 am | delete
- Amazing lens! Wonderful job! This year I bought a lot of flowers. Next year I am going to look for a pillow with cute words to my mom.
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MsSnow4a
May 3, 2010 @ 7:12 pm | delete
- My mom has been gone along time but my children do special things for me
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BarbRad May 3, 2010 @ 1:37 am | delete
- Unfortunately, it's do late for me to do anything with Mom on Mother's Day anymore but to remember her and miss her. I'm glad I made the most of the time we did have together. Mother's Day was a family event. While Dad was still alive he took Mom and my brother's family and mine to dinner on Mother's Day. Then my brother and I continued to take her out after Dad was gone.
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skiesgreen
May 1, 2010 @ 7:36 pm | delete
- Don't know how I missed this before. An outstanding lens and great tribute to moms everywhere. Blessed and featured on Sprinkled with Stardust and also on Lenses That Shine
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Jewelsofawe
May 1, 2010 @ 11:54 am | delete
- Wonderful lens! Blessed it and I want to lensroll it to my Mother's Day gifts lens but it is not on the lensroll yet...
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shevyres
May 1, 2010 @ 8:58 am | delete
- Fantastic lens, 5* or course, well done!
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lasertek
Apr 30, 2010 @ 9:19 pm | delete
- Wonderful lens! I normally spend time with my mom during this day. We dine out or I prepare lunch. 5*
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whitemoss
Apr 30, 2010 @ 10:35 am | delete
- What lovely designs for cards! Congratulations on LOTD!
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Matt-Osman
Apr 30, 2010 @ 10:01 am | delete
- 5* , for the first time i will celebrate mothers day this may 9, last year i celebrate it everyday :)
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partybuzz
Apr 30, 2010 @ 8:43 am | delete
- Beautiful gifts for Mother's Day. Congratulations on LotD!!
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Obscure_Treasures
Apr 30, 2010 @ 6:16 am | delete
- Congrattulations on LotD.
Love Mom,5*s
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Kiosks4business
Apr 30, 2010 @ 3:58 am | delete
- What a heart warming lens. You have some great gift ideas there.
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LizMac60 Apr 30, 2010 @ 2:43 am | delete
- Congrattulations on LotD. Well deserved.
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The-Java-Gal Apr 30, 2010 @ 2:01 am | delete
- Congrats on LOTD! Beautiful gift ideas. 5*s
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skiesgreen
Apr 29, 2010 @ 10:04 pm | delete
- Wonderful tribute to mom's everywhere. Congrats on LOTD. Blessed and featured on Sprinkled with Stardust.
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KimGiancaterino Apr 29, 2010 @ 8:30 pm | delete
- Congratulations on LOTD. This will be a sad one for us, as my husband's mother passed away a few months ago.
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stacy_mcdaniel
Apr 29, 2010 @ 7:26 pm | delete
- Congratulations on lens of the day. Wonderful Lens! I love my Mom!
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prosperity66
Apr 29, 2010 @ 4:54 pm | delete
- Congratulations on your LOTD! I couldn't forget Mother's Day my son was born two days before and was the most fantastic mother's day gift I've ever dreamed of!
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prosperity66
Apr 29, 2010 @ 4:54 pm | delete
- Congratulations on your LOTD! I couldn't forget Mother's Day my son was born two days before and was the most fantastic mother's day gift I've ever dreamed of!
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DebMartin
Apr 29, 2010 @ 4:18 pm | delete
- Mom's are, indeed, important. Thanks for the reminder.
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Ladydove62
Apr 29, 2010 @ 3:54 pm | delete
- Wonderful lens on the history of Mother's Day. Love your vintage cards and stamps they are really pretty.Congratulations on your LOTD.
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Susan52
Apr 29, 2010 @ 3:36 pm | delete
- This year I'll be visiting my mom and my grandmother (who's turning 100) on Mother's Day weekend! Congratulations on being chosen as Lens of the Day!
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ShortSaleRealtor
Apr 29, 2010 @ 3:32 pm | delete
- Hi 5 to a great mothers day lens
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