Monday, March 31, 2014

Mother’s Day: A Cause for Celebration

Spring is finally here! With the blooming flowers and chirping birds comes an important day – Mother’s Day! This special day is a time to celebrate the wonderful women in our lives and everything they’ve done for us. The idea of celebrating the women that gave us life and love has been around for centuries. Let’s explore how Mother’s Day came to be and some idea for how to celebrate the amazing women in your life.

The Story of Mother’s Day 

The earliest celebration of mothers and motherhood can be traced back as far as the Greeks and Romans. These celebrations often honored Goddesses these cultures associated with women and motherhood. Later came an early Christian tradition known as “Mothering Day”. This practice involved people making a journey back to their origins to honor their “Mother Church”. Children would often give their own mothers small gifts or flowers after a special Sunday service at their “Mother Church”.

Later, national recognition of Mother’s Day in the United States was thought up by an American woman named Anna Jarvis in 1905 after the death of her own mother. Long before this event, Anna thought it was important for children everywhere to honor their mothers. After her beloved mother passed away, she decided to take the idea of a day dedicated to mothers nationwide. Anna’s goal was to celebrate mothers everywhere as the women that make our lives and homes truly special.


In 1907 she began a campaign to establish Mother’s Day as a national holiday in the United States. She and her supporter would write countless letters and speak at numerous events hoping to get the attention of the government. Anna’s hard work soon paid off; by 1911 almost all states in the union were celebrating Mother’s Day. Then in 1914 President Woodrow Wilson made it official; Mother’s Day would become a national holiday that would be celebrated on the second Sunday in May of every year. This year will mark the 100th year anniversary of the official Mother’s Day holiday – it’s definitely a cause for celebration.

Show Her You Care 

After understanding the beginnings of Mother’s Day, now it’s time to think about how to celebrate the women in your life. Picking the perfect gift can often turn into a daunting task. What can we give the woman who raised us? Something from the heart of course! A handmade gift is always a good idea. We used to bring home arts and crafts for our mom to hang on the fridge; why not try your hand at handmade as an adult! Giving your mom something you put love and work into making shows just how much you really care about her. There are countless do-it-yourself projects that any mother would love!



Then again, if you’re not the craftiest person around, you could spend time searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift online. It’s customary to give your mother flowers on this special day. Why not give her something she will keep forever? This is where choosing the perfect piece of jewelry comes in. A beautiful piece of gold of silver jewelry will last a lifetime and remind your mom of how much you really appreciate her.






















One of the best Mother’s Day gifts is a Mother’s Ring. Here at Jewel Basket, we pride ourselves in having one of the best selections of Mother’s Rings. We carry an amazing selection of the original Mother’s Rings by Guertin Brothers. These rings are totally customizable and unique. You simply choose from gold or silver and go from there! These Mother’s Rings feature many different settings and shapes to choose from and can be customized with colored birthstone gems. You can choose the birthstones of you and your siblings to make a gorgeous ring. You could also choose gemstones that represent special dates or your mom’s favorite colors. Jewel Basket even offers personalized rings with names!

Your Mother’s Day gift selection isn’t limited to Mother’s Rings at Jewel Basket. We also offer a full selection of personalized charms, pendants, and bracelets. With all of the hard work and dedication our mothers put in, they deserve a day just for themselves. Giving your mom a gorgeous, handpicked ring, charm, or bracelet is a small way to show her how much you appreciate everything she’s done for you. Remember, if it weren’t for her, you wouldn’t be here!