Mother’s Day has become very commercialised over recent years with around 141 million cards being bought in the UK alone. Although, it doesn’t have to be all about the commercialism and thinking about Zero Waste Mother’s Day gift ideas is a good place to start.
But where did Mother’s Day begin?
Mothering Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent and this year it falls on Sunday 31st March (2019).
Traditionally, Mothering Sunday in the UK was a day that both Roman Catholic and Anglican’s went to their “mother” church. It was considered important for people to return to their “mother” church once a year. So, in the middle of Lent people returned to either their main church in the area or one they were baptised in for a service to be held on Laetare Sunday. It is believed that as domestic servants and apprentices were given the day off to return home, it also became a family celebration and hence what we know today as Mother’s Day.
However, in the USA Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May and recognises mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds in general, as well as the positive contributions that they make to society. It was established by Anna Jarvis in 1908.
Wherever you are in the World Mother’s Day should be a day to appreciate all Mother’s. By taking the time to choose the right gift or token you can do this whilst still following a Zero Waste ethos.
I love your ideas, saving the earth at the same time celebrating our mothers. I do need to make something for my mother.
I love it when the kids make something for me. It means so much more than when their Dad buys something on their behalf (although I do appreciate that too).
I think these are some lovely ideas for mother’s day. I have admit I love getting my mum a little plant for mother’s day and every year she plants it! It’s like our things now.
I absolutely love all of these ideas. They’re all so personal. I especially like the plants or theatre tickets, I think those are things that are so thoughtful as a gift!
Great ideas here. I need to send the link to my Husband! I love the idea of a plant for the garden as it’s the perfect time of year for sorting the garden out.
What a great theme for a mothers day gift guide! Books are always my gift of choice (both to give and receive).
What a lovely post and some amazing mothers day gif ideas. All so personal too.