Mother’s Day

Flat lay of a Mother's Day setup featuring a white card with "Happy Mother’s Day" written in purple script, surrounded by a bouquet of purple flowers, three pastel macarons, a purple pen, a spool of red and white twine, and a small white gift box tied with matching string on a marble surface.

Mother's Day is a day to acknowledge the unique role that mothers, and those persons in our lives who have been instrumental, play in nurturing, guiding and supporting us. On this special occasion, family members show their love and appreciation for their mothers, grandmothers, and other motherly figures by giving them gifts, cards, and other nice things.

It is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world, most commonly in March or May. In the United States, it's celebrated on the second Sunday of May to honor all mother figures and their hard work.

In the United States, three women played an important role in establishing the tradition of Mother’s Day: Julia Ward Howe, Ann Reeves Jarvis, and Ann’s daughter, Anna M. Jarvis.  In 1872, Julia Ward Howe made the first known recommendation for Mother’s Day in the United States. She suggested that people observe Mother’s Day as a day dedicated to peace. Anne Jarvis began a campaign for a nationwide observance of Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May, with the custom of wearing a carnation. On May 9, 1914, Mother’s Day officially received national recognition. On that day, President Woodrow Wilson signed a joint resolution of Congress recommending that Congress and the executive department of the federal government observe Mother’s Day. The next year, President Wilson authorized a proclamation that Mother’s Day was an annual national observance.

Celebrate Mother’s Day by creating a handmade gift! Below are instructions for how to make a personalized flower pot with your picture.

You will need:

  • Cup Cake Liner

  • Terra Cotta Pot or Tin Can

  • Jumbo Craft Sticks

  • Acrylic Paint

  • Glue/Tape

  • Paint Brushes

  • Photos of your family, children, etc.

  • Pencil

  • Filler for the can, like floral form

Instructions

  1. Use a paint of your choice and paint the terra cotta pot or tin can.

  2. Paint the craft sticks green.


  1. Cut a circle out from your choice of photo. I am using animal stickers.

  1. Fold the cupcake liner in half 4 times.


  2. Draw a flower petal shape with pencil and cut the petal.

  1. Open up the cupcake liner and now we have a flower!

  2. Glue your picture to the center of your flower.

     

  3. Cut out leaf shapes and glue them to the craft stick.

  4. Put the floral form inside the pot/can, stick the flowers in, and arrange them to your liking.

Your special Mother’s Day gift is ready!

Happy Mother’s Day!

The Mercer County Library System has a vast collection of Mother’s Day Books. Check out my pick below:

Happy Mother's Day from the Crayon


- Chetna Kukreja, Ewing Branch

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