We’ve all been there. Sometimes life gets in the way, you get your dates crossed, and Mother’s Day just SNEAKS up on you. All of a sudden it’s the day of and you don’t have a card or gift and absolutely NO TIME to head out to the store to pick one up! And by the time you get here, the good cards will be all gone! Stay calm! You can download a free printable Mother’s Day card right here! Just print, cut, fold and write a personal message inside. It is the perfect artisanal and budget friendly card when you are short on time and resources.
Usually celebrated on the 2nd day of May (International Mother’s Day), Mother’s Day is an an avenue to pay rich tributes to someone who has, over the years, impacted our lives, someone whose love, care and affection knows no boundaries and that woman who engages in everything to ensure that the children are happy and joyous at all times.
Flowers are considered to be a customary gift for mothers. It is believed that flowers perfectly convey the special appreciation messages for the love, care and affection that a child has for their mother.
Mother’s Day Trivia
The earliest celebration of Mother’s dates back to the spring celebrations of ancient Greece in honor of Rhea, the mother of all the gods. While Mother’s Day is celebrated all across the world, there are cultural variations in traditional celebration.
In Thailand, Mother’s Day usually occurs in August, specifically on the birthday of the current queen, Sirikit.
In Ethiopia, families will gather to sing songs, and organize a large feast as part of the activities of the multi-day celebration honoring the existence of motherhood.
In
the United States of America, Mother’s Day is usually celebrated by presenting
gifts and flowers to mothers and other women who fill that mother role. Mother’s
Day has evolved into one of the largest and most significant holidays for
consumer spending. Families also celebrate this day by giving the mother a day
off from household activities such as cooking, house chores and many more.
Popular Mother’s Day
Flowers and Their Meanings
Here
is a list of recommended flowers to gift your mother in celebration of Mother’s
Day:
Tulips: Tulips generally signify a ‘perfect
love’ but their color tells you what type of love. For instance, purple is a color
of royalty and red usually means romantic love. Pink represents affection and
care while white is a symbol of apology, but also cheerfulness. There are also
countless varieties of tulips – Parrot, French, Fringed, Lily-fringed and so
forth. Irrespective of the colors you have chosen to gift your mom, tulips are the
quintessential spring flowers capable of bringing joy and happiness to the
recipient.
Roses: Roses are classic traditional flowers to gift on Mother’s Day. In this instance, perhaps shy away from red roses since red is a color typically associated with romance. Better to opt for pink, which symbolizes love, gratitude, and appreciation. White roses symbolize purity and brightness while cream-colored roses are great signify thoughtfulness.
Carnations: Carnations are the flowers that
started it all on World Mother’s Day. Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother’s Day,
sent more than 500 carnations flowers to every mother in the West Virginia Congregation in commemoration of
Mother’s Day in 1907. Pink carnations explicitly symbolize the love for one’s
mother. White carnations represent pure, unparalleled love, and good luck.
Daisies: Daises are widely known to be a symbol of cheerfulness. If your mother is someone who radiates happiness, then Daisies are the perfect match for her. Daises also represent innocence, beauty, and purity.
This gorgeous Mother’s Day planner quick page is from KathyScraps. They fit perfectly into the Classic Happy Planner! Just print, trim, punch holes, insert and enjoy!
Finally, a FREEBIE! This FREE printable Mother’s Day Card was designed by yours truly, Yvonne de Salle. Using the official Mother’s Day flower, the CARNATION. Size A2 (4.25 in x 5.5 in)
