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Gifting Your Mother With Financial Keys for Mother’s Day
A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dates all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.
Agatha Christie
Fun Facts about Mother’s Day
January 1, 1506
Ancient Greece and Rome
Celebrations of mothers and motherhood can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals in honor of the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele, but the clearest modern precedent for Mother’s Day is the early Christian festival known as “Mothering Sunday.”
January 1, 1506
May 5, 1908
West Virginia, USA
The modern holiday of Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908 in Grafton, West Virginia, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother at a local church.
May 5, 1908
July 12, 1914
USA
In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother’s Day, held on the second Sunday in May, as a national holiday to honor mothers. The holiday quickly became commercialized, with the sale of flowers, cards, and other gifts becoming increasingly popular.
July 12, 1914
It doesn’t matter if you are a man or woman, you are a decision away from changing your mother’s life forever. Here’s how:
Encourage them to pursue their education and career goals. This could mean helping them pay for school, providing childcare so they can go to work, or simply being supportive of their choices.
Help them develop their financial literacy skills. This could involve teaching them about budgeting, saving, and investing.
Be a role model of financial independence. Show them that it is possible for women to be financially successful.
Speak out against gender discrimination in the workplace. This could mean challenging sexist comments or policies, or simply being an ally to women in your workplace.
Support organizations that are working to empower women financially. There are many organizations that provide financial education and support to women, such as Women’s World Banking.
Be patient and understanding. It may take time for the women in your life to reach financial independence. Be patient with them and offer your support along the way.
Be respectful of their choices. The women in your life may have different goals and priorities than you do. Be respectful of their choices and don’t try to force your own agenda on them.
Be a positive role model. Show the women in your life that financial independence is possible and that it is something to strive for.
Promote entrepreneurship. Starting a business can be an effective way for women to achieve financial independence. Encourage and support the women in your life to start their own businesses or side hustles.
Encourage saving and investing. Encourage the women in your life to save a portion of their income and invest it in stocks, bonds, or other investment vehicles. Teach them the basics of personal finance, including budgeting and investing.
Share financial responsibilities. Share financial responsibilities with the women in your life. This could include splitting bills, contributing to a joint savings account, or creating a budget together.
Mother’s Day Around the World
UK & Ireland
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday in Lent, which falls between March 1st and April 4th.
Mexico
In Mexico, Mother’s Day is celebrated on May 10th and is a national holiday.
France, Sweden, Australia
France, Sweden, and Australia, also celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May.
Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, families plant trees to celebrate Mother’s Day as a way of honoring motherhood and the environment. Families gather each fall to sing songs and eat a large feast as part of Antrosht, a multi-day celebration honoring motherhood.
Thailand
In Thailand, Mother’s Day is always celebrated in August on the birthday of the current queen, Sirikit.
How is Mother’s Day celebrated in your culture?
Share in the comments how Mother’s Day is celebrated in your culture!
At the end of the day, we all owe our mothers something special. Surprise her today!
