Fascinating Mother's Day facts to share with your mom

Managing the countless details that mothers need to keep their families running smoothly—the care and attention they provide, the concerns that keep them up at night—comprises the arduous nature of motherhood. Indeed, despite our sincere efforts to recognise the meritorious contributions of the mothers in our lives—whether they are our own mothers, the mothers of our children, or friends who have attained honorary mom status—they are frequently overlooked. An aspect that contributes to the exceptional nature of Mother's Day is the opportunity to express our gratitude to those indispensable women. Sunday, May 12 is Mother's Day in 2024. If you're seeking some thoughtful trivia about mothers to share with the mothers in your life or some inspiration to fill the ideal Mother's Day card, this article has you covered!

1. The exact date of Mother's Day varies from year to year. Mother’s Day is observed every year on the second Sunday of May.

2. A record number of calls are made on Mother's Day, surpassing all other days of the year. On the second Sunday of May, an estimated 122 million calls are recorded every year.

3. Mother's Day is the third highest-selling holiday for plants and flowers, after Christmas and Hanukkah. While Valentine's Day may receive more roses, more people purchase plants and flowers for their mothers on Mother's Day than on any other holiday. It is worth noting that around 25% of the total annual flower purchases are intended for Mother's Day.

4. Ancient Greece held one of the earliest Mother's Day celebrations. In honour of Rhea, the goddess of generation, motherhood, and fertility, the Greeks held springtime festivities.

5. Mother's Day typically signals the height of the restaurant industry's busiest season. The National Restaurant Association found that up to 48% of individuals have restaurant reservations in mind for Mother's Day.

6. The term 'Mom' originates with infants. 'Ma' is the initial sound that the majority of infants can produce vocally. For this reason, the word ' mother' in nearly every language commences with the letter 'M' or is a variant of the aforementioned sound.

7. Mother's Day's history begins with the peacemaker Ann Jarvis. Ann Jarvis attempted to foster community and friendship among the mothers on opposing sides of the Civil War throughout its duration and in the years that followed. In 1868, she initiated a committee that laid the foundation for the initial inkling of the present-day observance: "Mother's Friendship Day."

8. Mother's Day is particularly significant for carnations. Anna Reeves Jarvis employed the carnation as a metaphorical representation of the vitality of one's mother on Mother's Day. While a red carnation indicated her presence, a white one signified her passing.

9. More than $35 billion was spent on Mother's Day in 2023. Consumers anticipated spending $274 on average on gifts for their mothers.

10. On Mother's Day, greeting cards are the most favoured present. A rough estimate of 152 million Mother's Day cards are sent out annually.

Wishing all the wonderful moms out there a very happy Mother’s Day. We love you over & beyond!