You don’t necessarily have to get her something pricey and fancy. As you’ll see from these photos, some of the most appreciated gifts are simple and tug on the heartstrings because of their meaning and symbolism. This list is part of Bored Panda’s series of articles celebrating Mother’s Day. To all the awesome moms out there, this one’s for you. And if you’re one of those still lost on what to give as a gift, feel free to pick up some ideas. Florist supplier Fifty Flowers ranked the top Mother’s Day flowers and their meanings. Roses, which remain everyone’s favorite, symbolize elegance and appreciation. Carnations, on the other hand, denote beauty, while peonies embody prosperity and good fortune. London’s Appleyard Flowers shared that traditional British practices involved baking a simnel cake, a light fruit cake with almond paste and marzipan balls. Children offered it to their mothers for what is called Mothering Sunday (a.k.a Refreshment Sunday), which happens on the fourth Sunday of Lent. “Whether you’re shopping for mom or shopping for yourself, you can save on things like photo books, home goods, and beauty products. There’s a lot of things that are on sale for Mother’s Day that you might want to snap up yourself.” Mothers live busy lives, and it goes without saying. But if we’re looking at specific numbers, a 2018 study revealed that working moms render around 98 hours weekly. That’s equivalent to two and a half full-time jobs. So, when asked what they want for Mother’s Day, 58% of survey respondents want to be able to “drop everything.” 42% simply want to enjoy a good book, while 11% prefer to do some form of mindfulness exercise. Thailand, on the other hand, does it differently. For one, Thai people commemorate their mothers on August 12th, which is also the birthday of their former queen Sikirit. It is also a national holiday where children pay homage to their moms during school presentations. France’s gift-giving tradition for Mother’s Day began in 1920 when the French government gave medals to mothers of large families as a show of gratitude for those who helped rebuild the population. It has since evolved into flower-shaped cakes. Since Mother’s Day in Ethiopia also marks the end of the rainy season, people find immense joy in going home with their families once the weather clears. From there, they prepare large meals and share good memories together. However, there is a special emphasis on relieving moms from any of their duties that day. Instead, family members cook meals and ensure the house is in order. Some take it a step further and treat mom to a day of pampering. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
