I’ll start by saying my mum died when I was in my teens nearly 30 years ago so I get it might be me comparing Mother’s Day as a child to Mother’s Day as an adult.
However all we did was get her some nice spring flowers, a box of chocolates and a card.
We might have gone to my grandmother’s but it was pretty low key, no big build up. Same for all my friends.
I have two boys and DH will facilitate two homemade cards, a nice breakfast and some simple flowers which is perfect for me. DMIL is coming over so DH can make her an afternoon tea.
When did all of the big events that trouble people for weeks start happening? The number of people on here being given so much hassle has really surprised me - I always thought it was a really low-key day.
AIBU?
When did Mother’s Day become such a big deal?
Merryoldgoat · 16/03/2023 17:40
MrsDoylesDoily · 16/03/2023 17:41
Since social media became a thing.
ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 16/03/2023 17:43
I couldn’t believe a Dyson hair dryer/wrap was on an advert last night as a suggestion for a Mothers Day present! Aren’t they about 350 quid?
im happy with a bunch of flowers. A Dyson hairdryer!
ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 16/03/2023 17:43
I couldn’t believe a Dyson hair dryer/wrap was on an advert last night as a suggestion for a Mothers Day present! Aren’t they about 350 quid?
im happy with a bunch of flowers. A Dyson hairdryer!
NotJohnWick · 16/03/2023 17:43
Only the people who make a big deal of it will make a big deal of it, if you see what I mean. Most people get a box of chocolates and go out for lunch in their local pub so that someone else cooks, or similar. Every year I just ask for a lie in.
MajorCarolDanvers · 16/03/2023 17:48
The threads on here in the last few weeks 😳
It seems to be causing absolute misery for some people. Partners falling out with each. Jealousy over grandparents getting a look in. Family fall outs. Totally overblown expectations.
Its madness.
Its a Hallmark Holiday.
Seeline · 16/03/2023 17:46
When I was a child, it was a church event. Most people who didn't go to church, didn't really do anything for Mothering Sunday. Then it became Mother's Day with all the fuss - early 90s I think.
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