Mother’s Day has its roots in Christianity and is traditionally celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent. In fact, by the turn of the 20th century, its popularity in the UK had waned somewhat. However, with the advent of World War II and the contact it brought with service personnel from the United States and Canada, who still celebrated the event, it underwent a renaissance that continues to this day.
Mothering Sunday, which is Sunday March 20, 2014, still remains on the calendar of certain Canadian Anglican churches, especially those with a strong English connection. But while it is right that we should set aside a day to honor the mother who brought us into the world and who fed, clothed, and lovingly cared for us during our childhood years, this should not mean that the debt of gratitude we owe should be forgotten on others. moments.
There is nothing more natural than motherhood.
For most of us, a little bit of every day should forever be Mother’s Day. But it is on Mother’s Day proper that we buy and give gifts, and as Mother’s Day approaches we commit ourselves to deciding what is the most appropriate token of our love and appreciation to offer.
There is nothing more natural than motherhood. As such, it makes perfect sense now more than any other time, when considering what to buy, that we should think broadly about some natural and ethical gift ideas.
Bath products that contain natural oils and are free of harmful chemicals are an attractive option for a Mother’s Day gift. With extracts of flowers, herbs, and spices, they inspire us to return to nature and step away from the bleak commercialism of mass-produced offerings that grace our supermarket shelves.
Equally well received by proud-of-the-house moms are organic textiles; Textiles like these have massive eco credentials and make a lovely gift. Giving a gift that is not only practical but also has a strong ethical bias is not only a gift for your Mother, it is a gift for the planet, since you can be sure that the production of the textile will have complied with high ethical standards in their production.
These and many other natural gifts that are available offer us a more practical option than flowers when it comes to remembering that unique and special person in our lives.
With a little imagination, Mother’s Day presents us with the ideal opportunity to show our love for Mother and for the planet.
