Mother's Day: origin and gift ideas

Mother's Day is observed on May 7 in Spain. This day is dedicated to the most important people in our lives, our superhero moms. They gave us life and continue to take care of us every day.

This day is very important for families. Kids, both children and adults, take this opportunity to surprise their mother with gifts, experiences, or spending time together.

That's one of the many reasons we are dedicating this post to them today. If you want to learn a little more about this special day, ideas to celebrate it, or gifts for mom keep reading!

• Origin of Mother's Day.

The origin of Mother's Day dates back a long time to ancient Greece. Some researchers claim that this day was a celebration in honor of Rhea, the mother of three Greek gods: Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades.

This isn't the only possible origin, though. Others think it goes back to medieval England and Mother's Sunday, a day dedicated to mothers when they visit the church where they were baptized.

However, today's Mother's Day as celebrated in many Western countries has its origin in the United States. This day was declared a public holiday in 1914 thanks to the women's rights movement.

Mother's Day around the world.

It could be said that the month of May is the month of mothers; this is the month that most countries observe it.

In Spain, this holiday is always celebrated on the first Sunday in May. This is also true in Portugal, Lithuania, and Hungary.

Countries like Germany, Austria, Denmark, Belgium, Australia, the United States, Brazil, Chile, and China celebrate it on the second Sunday in May.

Some countries observe it on a fixed day in May:

• May 10: India, Malaysia, Mexico, Qatar, and Singapore.

• May 26: Poland.

• May 27: Bolivia.

• May 30: Nicaragua.

• Ideas to celebrate Mother's Day.

The best gift for a mother is usually spending time with her, doing something fun together. So spend this day with her as a family. Pick your favorite plan and let's get to work!

1. Relaxing plan at home.

This day is the perfect opportunity to offer the most special woman in your life some rest. Show her how important she is to you and plan a day for her and your family at home.

Moms pamper their little ones a lot, but they need pampering sometimes, too! So get everything your mother needs to have the most relaxing day.

She'll surely appreciate getting out of bed a little later than usual. Make the perfect breakfast for her with her favorite ingredients, and take it to her in bed so she can start the day like a princess.

At lunchtime, plan a special menu and fix it together as a family. You can decorate the table with sweets or little things that remind you of her.

Next, spend an afternoon together with movies at home. Of course, she will be in charge of choosing what movies to watch. To do this, set up an inviting atmosphere, make some popcorn, and find a comfortable spot in the living room. 

If you want to do something even more special, plan ahead and make a video with the most magical moments of her life before becoming a mother and after becoming one. Put one of her favorite songs in the background - she'll love this touching idea.

2. Outdoor activity for the family.

If your mom likes the outdoors, there are more options that she will love.

One great idea is to have a picnic. You'll just need a big blanket, a meal that you can prepare at home all together, and your favorite snacks.

This is the ideal plan for spending some time outdoors and enjoying a relaxing picnic in the sun or enjoying a sunset with a snack.

3. Family dinner with gifts for mom.

Get the whole family together and prepare a meal on the garden, terrace, or, if you'd rather, at mom's favorite restaurant. The important thing is to all be together and celebrate the mothers in your family.

Here are some gift ideas for your mother to capture a memory of this day:

• Summer styles for the beach. Now that summer and good weather are here, it's the best time to get your mother the best beach outfit. You just have to choose your favorites from all the Ale-Hop designs for swimsuits, kimonos, hats, and beach dresses. Last but not least, don't forget the essential accessory. Sunglasses!

• Fashion accessory set for traveling. With good weather and the summer upon us, it's the season for vacations and trips. So take this opportunity to get your mother accessories to travel in comfort - or even order her personal belongings for day-to-day basis life with a set of toiletry bags that are very practical, or a phone bag to store her phone or carry just the essentials.

• The best breakfast mug. If your mother can't leave home without her coffee, then a super cool mug will be the perfect gift for her.

Choose your favorite plan and the perfect thing just for her, and surprise your mom on this important day for her and the whole family. We already have ours! What will you choose?