Who Celebrates Mother’s Day Best: Nigerians or Americans?

Mother’s Day presents a national holiday that is commemorated with much gaiety and enthusiasm. People use this day to appreciate how important their mothers are in their lives and extend their gratitude for their unconditional support and love.

 

Celebrating Mother’s Day in the USA

In the USA Mother’s Day signifies a major celebration and has mostly been commercialized. It is believed to be a huge event next to Valentine’s Day and Christmas. Sales of cards are high and there is heavy traffic on phone lines. Restaurants are packed to their maximum since kids want their mothers to eat out on their special day.

Children and mothers wait for this day eagerly so they can celebrate together. The national flag is hoisted in each home in the United States and also on important buildings. At home kids portray how much they love their mothers by serving their mothers breakfast in bed or preparing a delicious lunch. The practice of gifting flowers and presents is common as well. Carnation flowers are mostly given as gifts and are Mother’s Day official flowers.

People purchase pink or red carnations for the mums who are alive and white carnations for the graves of mothers who have passed on. Kids also present plays, song and skits to honor their mothers. Some create gifts and cards at home to indicate their appreciation for their mother.

 

Celebrating Mother’s Day in Nigeria

Mothering Sunday is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of lent. Christian women most especially, usually dress up in their best attire and fill up churches with singing, dancing and praises to God. Men and Children pay tributes to all Mothers and Women by reading poems, entertaining performances and gift presentation.

Other families give the mother the day off, and the family as a whole visit tourist-type location and go share a meal at a restaurant. Older kids usually visit their mums and family, to spend quality time together and share hearty meals.

Nowadays, the way Mother’s Day is celebrated in the USA is also incorporated into how Mother’s Day is celebrated in Nigeria, like giving flowers and so on. After all is said and done, it is all about a mom no matter where she is: USA or Nigeria, as long as she feels appreciated and not just on Mother’s Day.

 

Celebrating Mother’s Day with Your Mum Abroad

You might not be in the same country as your mother; despite this, Mother’s day throughout the globe is a very wonderful period. It’s a period for reflecting on how amazing your mother has been, spoiling her, eating out and enjoying with the family she helped to bring forth.

However, for some individuals, this period is difficult because mom is far away in a different country. So, at this time you cannot be together with her to celebrate. Below are some tips on celebrating even if she is not near.

 

Go Outdoors

When you take a long walk outdoors, it restores your soul and spirits. Since the trails are usually empty because of over-indulging at the restaurants and pubs nearby, you can stroll and discover the countryside without interruption.

 

Cover Yourself with the Duvet

Because of Netflix and the endless provision of TV movies and box sets, you can spend the whole day in the house and still have fun. Switch off the door bell and phones and hide beneath your duvet. You can enjoy some crisps, champagne or fizzy drinks!

 

Are you a mother yourself?

A lot of people whose mothers are far away can celebrate their own motherhood. This moment may be bittersweet, but it remains extremely special. Give your own children the opportunity to make a lovely breakfast and give you hand-painted cards! It is definitely going to be something your own mother will treasure forever.

 

Take a bath

A whaling bath describes a huge quantity of bubble bath and plenty of hot water, no light apart from a set of candles and a big bottle of your preferred drink and chocolates. When you get out, you are clean, rejuvenated and full of calories, ready to go out!

 

Have a private celebration

You can arrange a dinner at an isolated restaurant or book somewhere for a High Tea, surrounded by love and warmth. It will help you to avoid missing your mother too much. Perhaps as you sit there, your mother has gone for lunch or High Tea also. You can take pictures of your meals and WhatsApp one another and laugh at how silly your afternoon is!

 

Watch a Film together but separately

Get a movie, which the two of you enjoy viewing that is showing in the two countries’ cinema. Talk to your mother before the film, obtain the same drinks and popcorn, and watch the movie. After this, discuss it with her and you will be thrilled to have shared a special period together, although you are apart.

There are affordable landline calls and you can even view films comfortably from home. Insert a DVD and listen to one another on the telephone as you watch your movie and talk to one another.

 

Skype

Skype is a wonderful invention that has salvaged many relationships over the years! When you spend some minutes with your mother on Skype, it is very helpful.

 

Other Mothers

It is a good idea for you to spend time with other astounding women. Some are moms who have kids who are away from them while others have not been able to have kids. Spend time with these remarkable individuals. They will experience similar feelings as you, and you can share this special day with them. Together, you will feel slightly better about things!

 

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