Mother's Day

A day to show our appreciation and love for our mothers. Mother's Day is celebrated on different day in different parts of the world. In countries like the United States, Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May.

For most people the appreciation comes in the form of a physical gift and many would have been wondering what to give to their mothers before the day arrives. Physical or non-physical, Mother's Day gifts may differ greatly from individual to individual ranging from the traditional gifts like chocolates, candies, cakes, finger rings, bracelets, necklace, ear rings and pendants, flowers, plants; to clothings, hand bags, electronic products like mobile phones, computers, music players; to a holiday trip, a dinner, a family outing, and so forth.

Besides asking family members, close friends or even strangers for ideas on the 'perfect gift' (as some may seem struggling to do so), sometimes it's a good idea to simply ask your mother what she likes. Obviously, this takes away the element of surprise in the gift but it is still much better to offer something your mom can appreciate.

If the element of surprise is of utmost importance to you and to your mom, you may want to consider trying this. If you have been close to your mother you would have realised what her wishlist is through your occasional sweet conversations with her. Now, based on that list you proceed with the elimination. Those wishes which are impossible to fulfill like 'world peace' would have to be dropped. Others which are too costly like '10-hectares of rose garden' would again not be possible unless your assets can comfortably accommodate such request. Move on with the elimination and, hopefully, you can succeed in arriving at your 'surprise gift' idea.

I believe simple gestures like a 'kiss', 'I love you, Mom', 'Happy Mother's Day', 'Thank You, Mom' are not worthless gifts at all.

To All Mothers,
Whoever you are,
Whatever you do,
Wherever you may be,
Full or lonely,
Rich or poor,
Have a Blessed, Happy Mother's Day