Today, May 11th, 2014 we celebrate all the women of the world who gave us life. Here are some interesting facts from history concerning this day. Julia Ward Howe, the author of The Battle Hymn of the Republic, came up with the notion of a Mothers Day in 1870. In a proclamation, she urged mothers to take a stand against sons killing the sons of other mothers. In 1914, Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation recognizing the second Sunday in May as Mothers Day. According to a 2012 Census Report, 89.7% of all children lived with their biological mother. According to the National Retail Federation, in 2012 consumers spent over $20 Billion Dollars on Mothers day with the average consumer spending over $150. God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers. - Hebrew proverb According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: In 2012, 48% of Mothers with Children under 18 were employed in full time jobs. Mothers Day Top Events and Things to Do Call mom. Take mom out to brunch or dinner. Send mom flowers. Give mom a gift she will really appreciate - a day at the spa or a weekend off. To many the quintessential Mothers day brunch, is at the Palm Court at the New York Plaza Hotel. LAST BUT NOT LEAST. HUG HER AND TELL HER WHAT A GREAT EXAMPLE SHE HAS BEEN IN YOUR LIFE AND HOW MUCH YOU TRULY APPRECIATE HER.
Posted on: Sun, 11 May 2014 04:14:21 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015