Mother's Day History and Traditions
Mothers do it all. They are there to hug you on bad days, give advice when you think you don't need it, and be your biggest cheerleader no matter what. Beyond what most people see, mothers are always working in the background. This includes hours spent at doctor appointments, weekends sitting in bleachers for a game, and crafting the perfect birthday treats. Keep reading for Mother's Day history and traditions.
Mom: The Goddess
Mothers do so much that there is a long history of people commemorating the love of their mothers. While America didn’t create the official ‘Mother’s Day’ until 1908, the appreciation for mothers dates back to the ancient times when Greeks and Romans honored the mother goddesses.
In the 16th century, the English had Mothering Sunday where people returned to their mother church for worship. But this was also a time to honor mothers with flowers picked along the way. Sometimes, even with Simnel cakes – a special pastry made of fruit and almond paste.
But it wasn’t just others organizing ways to celebrate motherhood. Mothers also got together to help one another in properly caring for their children and doing what they could to bring peace – like in 1868 with Mother’s Friendship Day where former Civil War soldiers from both sides gathered with their mothers to promote reconciliation within the country.
Mother's Day In America
With all moms do for us, it’s no wonderful that Mother’s Day is celebrated in over 150 countries. Here in America, more than 80% of people participate in Mother’s Day. Not only is it the busiest time of year for phone calls, it’s also the third most popular holiday for flowers (following Valentine’s Day and Christmas).
Getting the perfect gift for your mother can be a struggle. Fortunately, we are in on a helpful little secret: Moms love things that smell good. That’s right, after diapers and sports jerseys and shoes worn without socks, moms are due some good smells to offset the horrors she has been subjected to.
At Aroma Retail, we have candles, sprays, wax melts, reed diffusers, and scent machines. Not sure which one to consider? Check out our bundled Mother’s Day gift ideas here:
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How to Scent For Mom
And if you’re looking for the perfect scent for her, try our Park Hyatt Aviara’s Kai Jasmine Fragrance which beautifully marries the fragrant perfumes of fresh cut jasmine and creamy gardenia in a luxurious scent that will put any bouquet of flowers to shame. The best part is, our scents will outlast those flowers that will likely die after a week or so.
More favorites Mom will love:
- Places Collection - Flower Shop, Luxury Spa
- Resorts Collection - Ginger Flower, Asian Lily
- Mood Collection - Comfort, Confidence
- Seasonal Collection - Merry Cranberry, Champagne Cheers
If your mother is eco-friendly, she can rest assured that our products are made with the environment in mind with recyclable packing materials, safe oils, and low emissions. All our essential oils are organic and hypoallergenic, making them safe not only for your mom, but also her fur babies too.
This year, share these newly learned Mother's Day History and Traditions with Mom! Don't forget to celebrate everything your mother has done for you by giving her the gift of scent – and don’t forget to give her a call. Happy Mother’s Day!
