Great Ways To Say Thanks To Mom

Mother's Day as we know it is a more or less recent holiday, though it is not really a Hallmark holiday designed to sell more cards. There are a number of Mothering day or Mother-focused holidays in history which includes Mothering Day in the UK, Cybele in ancient Greece, or Mothering Sunday in much of Europe. Mother's Day was invented by Anna Jarvis in 1912. Mother's day was especially chosen to be a singular possessive meaning it was intended for each family to remember their mother, not plural possessive that would be used to honor all the mothers of the world. Following congressional passage, It was officially identified on May 9, 1914 when president Woodrow Wilson made the official report proclaiming Mother's day as a national holiday to be celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of May. Mother's Day has eventually celebrated in many other countries and cultures. In many cases, the date was changed to fit existing celebrations or to assort with with a significant date in which the majority are based on religion. Consequently, Mothers Day is celebrated in February in Norway and on December 22nd in Indonesia, with other dates in between celebrated by other countries and cultures. One of the traditions of Mother's Day is to give your mom a gift along with good wishes as a way to honor her. If you live close by (and are seeing your mom regularly!) you no doubt have a fine idea what to get her. On the flip side, those of us that don't live close by can be at a complete loss. Consider the interests Mom enjoys a perhaps send her a gift with that theme. Gift baskets are outstanding when it comes to gifts with a theme. If your mom plays golf there are golf themed gift baskets. Perhaps she is into tea and relaxation then look for a nice tea baskets or a relaxing spa basket. Maybe she likes fine wine and you know she favors red wine or white wine or even champagne. There are lots of great wine gift baskets to select from that feature wine so that would make a appropriate Mother's day basket. The possibilities are many and what a gift baskets does, is give you a nice variety of goodies that she will delight in with the theme she will appreciate. Rather than sending kitchen gadgets yet again this year, you could consider a The Thank-Full Gift Basket. 1 We feel a gift basket should be a masterpiece for the art of appreciation. You'll give a fun message of gratitude in every delectable way imaginable with:Starbucks house blend ground coffee, Starbucks bottled cappuccino, roasted salted nuts, natural hickory smoked beef summer sausage, Shortbread thank you cookies, caramel popcorn, wine flavored cheddar cheese, crackers, chocolate bar, gourmet snack mix and candies. Another thing to think about here is the useful factor. What I mean by this is lots of of the gifts that you give your mom are either unessential or something she will never us. So, consider something green, useful and best of all reusable. The green and reusable is the container which could be a reusable basket or perhaps a 100% recycled reusable shopping bag. The useful is the great gourmet foods or the high quality lotions and soaps in the basket. Why not send her something unique and amazing this Mother's day! Even if you live far away or right down the street these gifts can be delivered. Happy Mother's Day! If you like what you have read here please follow us on Facebook and Twitter. http://www.basketsbyrita.com http://www.basketsbyrita.com/The-Thank-Full-Gift-Basket_p_23.html

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EASTER BASKETS FOR BOYS

EASTER BASKETS FOR BOYS

Fruit and Cheese Gift For Easter

Bunny Tales Have you ever wondered where the story of the Easter Bunny comes from? I mean really, do the Easter Bunny and eggs really say anything about Jesus's resurrection? The answer is no. The history of the Easter Bunny started in the 13th century and originates from pre-Christian Germany. The pagan people of the time period worshipped numerous gods and goddesses. The goddess of spring and fertility was named Eostra, which is where the name Easter comes from. As most people know, spring is the season of new birth. Because of this, Eostra's representation was the rabbit. The rabbit indicated fertility due to the fact that rabbits are well renowned for their large rate of breeding. In time, this image of Eostra brought about other myths and in the 1500s, the first tale of the Easter Bunny was published. Now since you know where the Easter Bunny originates from you are almost certainly thinking about the origin of the eggs. Eggs have been a sign of fertility for hundreds of years and were likely included in early pagan festivals of spring. As Christianity became more widespread in Europe and in Germany, ancient pagan ceremonies began to mesh with new Christian holidays. Currently, we say that Easter eggs represent Jesus's resurrection. Over time the Easter Bunny myth developed yet further and grew to become what we know it as today. Comparable to the fable of Santa Clause, German families would convince their children that if they were well behaved the Easter Bunny would come and lay eggs that that could be traded for sweets and other treats. People began the tradition of creating nests for the eggs and these nests gradually transformed into the bright colored Easter baskets which we have these days. The legend of the Easter Bunny first reached the USA in the 1700s when German immigrants settled in Pennsylvania. Nowadays, this Easter custom is a significant piece of our traditions along with plenty of other traditions which come from the countries of origin of our immigrant forefathers. If you'd like to take the role of the Bunny this year, purchase a gift such as our Monet's Fruit and Cheese Basket for people you love. Baskets By Rita has numerous Easter baskets to choose between and is providing 10% off all Easter gift baskets for the month of March. Imagine sunshine bathing a meadow near a seaside town in the old country…a beautiful bounty — available this time of year — and any time of year… This fruit and cheese basket has pleased palettes since the days of early impressionist painting. Our split willow and rope weave basket is a treasure trove of fruit, cheeses, crackers, and world-class chocolates and nuts. Picked at the peak of perfection, our fruits are the very best of the season with hand-picked and delectable cheeses selected from dedicated cheese makers— a perfect symphony of the healthiest foods that celebrate life, friendship, wellness, and express the timeless desire to share the best life has to offer. http://www.basketsbyrita.com