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Mother’s Day: Origins and Traditions of Gift Giving

myarn | Apr 08, 2012 | 0 comments

The origins of Mother’s Day date back to the Middle Ages, when children in training as spprentices would go home to visit their family. The reunion of mother and child was rare, with children as young as ten seeing their mothers only twice a year. This early separation led to the creation of “Mothering Sunday,” a term that referred to the Sunday before Lent. Motherâ€™s Day gifts have certainly changed, with modern choices including motherâ€™s jewelry and other gifts of value.

Early Motherâ€™s Day Gifts

In the Middle Ages, it was common for children to bring their mothers presents that were small but thoughtful. Bunches of flowers and small gifts from the region they were apprenticed to were common gifts. Since children who were apprentices rarely earned money, these gifts were typically inexpensive. Gifts of food, such as cake, were very common, as well. These early traditions led to the inception of Motherâ€™s Day, which was made an official holiday in 1914.

The Motherâ€™s Day that we know today is nothing like that of tradition. Initially, Motherâ€™s Day was a day of thanks for all the love and work mothers do, and although gifts were not uncommon they were small and inexpensive. Motherâ€™s Day is celebrated by families around the world today, with common gifts being personalized jewelry, such as motherâ€™s rings and necklaces.

Modern Gifts for Mom

Some of the modern gifts for Motherâ€™s Day are very creative, and can be nearly anything that you think you mom will appreciate. From flowers to dinner to jewelry, there are many different options available. There are endless ways to create personalized jewelry that is truly personal and unique for your mothers. Add children’s names, birth dates or birthstones. Add a phrase that has meaning or even Chinese Symbols for a special word or phrase. Motherâ€™s jewelry is an excellent choice if you and your sibling want to give mom something special.

Motherâ€™s jewelry that indicates the birthstones of her children is also very popular. Whether you choose a motherâ€™s birthstone ring that has a stone for each child or a personalized necklace for mom, the choices are endless. You can choose from white gold, yellow gold or sterling silver for all your Motherâ€™s Day gifts. You can think of many girst that would be especially meaningful and welcomed by your mother – a dinner date, a theatre trip!), or anything you know your mother will use and love.