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It was
also customary for children for bring gifts specifically for
their mothers upon homecoming. These were often baked goods,
called 'mothering cakes' for the occasion. Sometimes the
delicacy was furmety, a dish of wheat grains cooked in sweet
milk, then covered with sugar and spices. In other parts of
the region, pea pancakes called carlings were preferred.
Food gifts were most practical, especially during hard
times, but the tradition of giving food lives on through the
American custom of serving mothers breakfast in bed on
Mother's Day. Flowers, cards, drawings, notes, poems, as
well as the completion of the occasional household chore are
the most common ways in which mothers are thanked for
everything they do on a daily basis. Do something special to
express your gratitude and admiration for your mother's
unparalleled role and involvement in your life. Keep what
would really please her in mind and celebrate your mother,
on Mother's Day and every day of the year
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Household Items Get 'Thumbs Down'
Survey shows
what mom really "doesn't" want for Mother's Day
Give
household and garden items to mom this Mother's Day at your
own risk! That's the message in a new poll. The poll,
sponsored by the leading online personal gift service,
WishClick, reveals that moms want to be showered with
jewelry and flowers, a day off from household chores and
quality time with their family.
WishClick asked 500 U.S. moms to name their best and worst
Mother's Day gifts ever, and also indicate the gift they
most wish for this year.
Worst
Mother's Day Gifts Ever
The poll
reveals insensitive and badly thought-out gifts that have
made moms cringe, including carpet cleaner, a thigh-master,
a night out at a husband's favorite restaurant and a card
that read, "reupholster the chair in the master bedroom."
Worst
gifts ever, according to U.S. moms, were:
1. Kitchen appliances, garden tools and cleaning
supplies -- 12%
2. Dead and poorly arranged flowers -- 5%
3. Cookie, candy and cakes -- 4%
According to the poll, moms care most that loved ones
remember their special day. Fifteen percent of moms said
that their worst gift ever was when their families forgot
Mother's Day altogether. And the poll demonstrates that
moms will appreciate most gifts -- a reassuring 46% said
that anything their kids give them is a good gift.
Best
Mother's Day Gifts Ever
Apparently surprising things can make moms happy. Tickets
to a Cleveland Indians game and a ride-on lawn mower were
highlighted by two moms as their best gifts ever. One
mother was delighted when her family gave her a monetary tip
one year.
According to the poll, best gifts ever were:
1. Jewelry -- 24%
2. Home and school-made cards -- 18%, and gifts --
17%
3. Help with chores, or a day of rest -- 5%
4. Spa trips and beauty products -- 4%
Mother's Day Wish List
Moms are
wishing for many different things this Mother's Day, from
hugs and kisses to furniture, but the most popular wishes
are for a little luxury and pampering, to escape the
housework and for quality time.
Some
moms are aiming high. Four percent would love a new car,
others a mansion or a cruise. One mom wants to be "Queen
for a day." And others dream of less conventional gifts --
a shredder, a son's report card with "A's" and "B's" on it,
and sex.
Top of
this year's Mother's Day Wish List are:
1. Help with chores -- 14%
2. Jewelry -- 11%
3. Quality family time -- 8%
4. Dinner out, or breakfast in bed -- 7%
5. Flowers -- 5%
6. A trip -- 5%
7. Spa and perfume products -- 4% |
