Today (Sunday) is Mother’s Day, so to all the moms and the special gifts they bring to our lives, we thank you!
So, why do we set this day aside? According to Wikipedia, Mother’s Day is an annual holiday celebrated in the United States on the second Sunday in May. Mother’s Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds in general, as well as their positive contributions to their families and society. It was established by Anna Jarvis, with the first Mother’s Day celebrated through a service of worship at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia, on May 10, 1908.[2] Popular observances include holiday card and gift giving, churchgoing often accompanied by the distribution of carnations, and family dinners.[1] In the United States, Mother’s Day complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Father’s Day, Siblings Day and Grandparents Day.
Internationally, many Mother’s Day celebrations have different origins and traditions, some also influenced by this more recent American tradition. For the international celebration, see Mother’s Day.
When it comes to the purse strings, the National Retail Federation says about eight-out-of-ten adults plan to celebrate Mother’s Day, and will spend over 250 dollars on average. That’s up over five dollars from last year. Other surveys put consumer spending a bit lower, due to high prices, inflation and the effects of tariffs. Those looking to spend less will find Mother’s Day deals at popular chain restaurants.
Here’s to taking the day to celebrate, appreciate, and treat the moms and mom-types in our lives.
