MOTHER'S DAY GIFT: IDEAS FOR THE BEST MOM
Who runs the world? Moms. So it's only fair that at least one day a year is dedicated to our mothers. A day when we should take the time to say thank you and perhaps give them a special gift. But what is the perfect Mother's Day gift? How can we truly surprise and make our mom happy? In this article, we've put together some ideas and creative gift suggestions for you. ↓
Table of Contents:
1. Why is Mother's Day important?
4. Creative gift ideas for Mother's Day
a, Personalized Gifts
b, Bouquet of Flowers
c, Wellness
d, Quality Time
e, Gift Set
5. The Art of Gifting: All Gift Ideas at a Glance
Why is Mother's Day important?
Entertaining & childcare, housework, shopping...: a mother has a lot of work. How much? According to statistics from the Federal Statistical Office for Germany, a mother with a child under six spends an average of about 55 hours a week on unpaid work! Quite a lot, isn't it? We hope you thank your mom more often. But Mother's Day is, of course, an ideal opportunity to express your gratitude with a nice and thoughtful Mother's Day gift.
When is Mother's Day?
Mother's Day is celebrated in Germany every year on the second Sunday in May. By the way: The day was officially declared a holiday in the USA in 1914. However, it took a few more years for it to become established in Germany; the first German Mother's Day was celebrated in 1922. Meanwhile, 80 countries worldwide honor hard-working mothers once a year. Not all holidays are on the same day, by the way! In Spain and Portugal, for example, Mother's Day falls on May 1st, while in France or Belgium it is celebrated on the last Sunday in May.
History of Mother's Day
The history of Mother's Day dates back to the 19th century. American women's rights activist and peace activist Anna Jarvis advocated in the 1860s for the creation of a holiday to honor the work and achievements of mothers. After her own mother's death in 1905, Jarvis launched a campaign to make Mother's Day an official holiday. Almost a decade later – in 1914 – her efforts bore fruit, and the first Mother's Day was celebrated in the USA.
Creative Gift Ideas for Mother's Day
The be-all and end-all for every gift is giving it some thought. Before you rush to the nearest store, just take a few minutes to think: What does your mom like to do? How does she spend her free time? What does she hate? If, for example, she's a passionate hiker, a voucher for a sporting goods store is a great idea. Does she hate even walking and is more of a "I'll take the car" type? Then you should reconsider the sporting goods voucher.
We have gathered a few ideas here that can serve as inspiration for your Mother's Day gift.
Personalized Gifts: I ❤️ Mom
Personalized gifts are a great way to add that certain something to an ordinary gift. A mug with "Best Mom in the World" is nice and good, but how about a mug with a pretty or funny picture of you with your mom? Practical and yet unique! Nowadays, there are many websites that offer such personalization for shirts, mugs, phone cases, and much more.
Bouquet of Flowers: Flower Power!
Want to buy roses? A bouquet of flowers on Mother's Day is almost a tradition, because it's always a nice idea. A bouquet not only brightens up any table, but it also reminds your mom of you for a few days after Mother's Day! A large bouquet is also something no mother buys for herself. So, it's ideal for you to step in here! The bouquet becomes especially personalized if you can tell the florist your mom's favorite color and/or favorite flower.
Mother's Day Gift: Bouquet of Flowers!
Wellness: Well, let's!
Nobody is as stressed as moms. Just think of the 55 hours of unpaid work per week! What could be better than a little break from everyday life? For example, a massage, a day at the spa, or a yoga class. So: Relax and do it!
Mother's Day gift: Wellness
Quality Time: Time to say hello
What do you give someone who already has everything? Quality time! How about a cooking class, for example? You can try out new recipes together and spend wonderful time with each other.
Further ideas:
- Wine tasting
- Outing in nature
- Museum visit
- Concert visit
- Theater performance
Gift Sets: Not always square, but practical and good!
Gift sets are a real lifesaver for all kinds of holidays. Many brands offer them – often tailored to the specific occasion. The sets are usually also directly packaged. So: Order and don't worry anymore!
But beware: Don't forget delivery time!
Mother's Day gift: Gift set
The Art of Gifting: All Gift Ideas at a Glance
We hope we've given you some ideas for a great Mother's Day gift. Here are all the ideas at a glance:
- Personalized gifts: Mug, T-shirt, phone case, etc.
- Bouquet of flowers: Don't forget her favorite color and flower
- Wellness: Massage, spa day, yoga class
- Quality time: Wine tasting, cooking class, excursions, etc.
- Gift set: Body care products, jewelry, ginger shots
