Do you believe in celebrating Mother's Day or do you think it is too commercialised?
488033
It's just commercialized. Mothers don't need a day to feel appreciated and beloved. If the children and husband don't appreciate the mother, then the day doesn't have any meaning. In addition to that, it causes pain to many people, whose mothers dies, who never had a mother, and to women that are not mothers. \n\nIt's enough to have the mother's love in the heart.
646805
i'll assume "this country" means the US.\n\nit's more than just consumerism.  it's the idea that we must do something or else be bad people.  the UKers have it right; a "holiday" to them is a vacation.  that's what all US holidays should be: vacations, times to rest and relax and enjoy the company of others (if you're into that).\n\nit's easy to fight consumerism if you don't like it; just don't buy holiday-related stuff.  i.e. the ideal Mother's Day gift should be simply a visit or phone call to Mom.\n\n(and any Mom that would disagree is probably not worth the honor of the day.)
519598
I have two friends that have both lost a child. The one has two other children and the other lost the twin of her child right after childbirth. They both start out Mother's Day the same way. They visit the cemetery and talk to their child. The Mother that has the two other children then celebrates  in the regular fashion. The other Mother works at a Children's Home and spends Mother's Day there so she's not alone. She says she enjoys the day being around the children . If there is a Children's Home near you maybe you would find some comfort doing that on Mother's Day. I am truly sorry for your loss. Being a Mother of two I can only imagine what you feel. Please know that you are not alone and that I hope that on Mother's Day you can find peace and remember all the joys Motherhood brought to you! Happy Mother's Day!
171663
yes.  I think parents need to start taking responsibility and monitor what their children are doing instead of expecting everyone else to do their job as a parent.  Also if you don't like a program or think it is unappropriate DON'T watch it!  It is common sense.  There are lots of things I don't like to watch so I don't.  It doesn't solve anything by complaining about it.
911538
As a child, I never realized how commercialized Christmas had become. As an adult, it is disheartening to know that many people do not celebrate Christmas for what it really means. Christmas means different things to different people and of course there are older traditions that reflect many of the practices today such as gift giving, putting up a tree, having a feast etc.. Of course to many Christians, it is the celebration of the birth of Christ. I believe these all reflect the true meaning of Christmas. It's just hard to keep it all in perspective because it has become so commercialized. Christmas to me is a sad time because I am away from my family, so I celebrate with my friends. It is also a happy time because I see many people give to those in need. I don't think that Christmas is the only time to help those in need, but it surely does perpetuate a good feeling in many during this holiday.
407142
They are on you mothers mind........
633139
although I am a mother, I also have a mother!  I will go and visit her and take her a plant and a card, give her a kiss and tell her thanks for being such a wonderful mom!  I just don't believe so much in all of these special days for things.  Why focus on one day.  My daughter is young and she tells me all the time what a great mother I am, or brings me cards that she made me, or makes me gifts.  What I really want for mothers day is to know that I'm loved all year round...not just on a certain day but for all the years to come. :)  We should never wait for a certain day to let someone so special know how much we love them.
249900
well nothing .. but dont understand me wrong ..i dont need a day to tell my mother that i love her ..i dont need a day to give her a present or to visit her\nmy mom is everything beautiful in my life & i dont need an invented day to remind me of her
514618
Very commercial and still a reminder needed for some .Asking parents regular for help and even saying thank you ,is great . But a day that you give to just that one is really nice .It should stop you from doing it more , but still a special day , as a birthday .Even though I no long have birthdays ( I refused to age pass 35 yrs.), my children will call or come over and now say Happy unbirthday ! So they are undoing the years ! As far as commercial use , they have gone over board .Valentines  was a card . Then came flowers , candy , gifts  and what a cut in your pay check !There are some  people that will argue just before the date and make up after the date past .REALLY ! One guy told me it was cheaper to date all week than to take his girl out on Valentines Day .Besides half off the next day and he would say I bought this yesterday ,but we weren't talking . LOL
488772
No you wouldn't be interfering with your children's gifts by giving your wife something for Mother's Day.  If you want to give your wife something, just tell your kids that the gift is from you, because you want to thank Mommy for taking such good care of her family.  The kids won't mind.  I, personally, think Mother's Day and Father's Day put too much pressure on the family.  I know my family appreciates me, and I don't need a $4.00 card to prove it.  However, some women get very worked up about the whole thing, and it's just easier to give them something to stay out of the dog house.
1119625
hmm... well how about mothers smoking or drinking or taking  drugs when they're pregnant?  there was a pregnant woman in the bar the other night, and i don't think they should legally be allowed to serve or sell to her... and i think it should be illegal for someone who is unfit for parenting or already has too many kids and can't support them to have ANY MORE CHILDREN!!! it's ridiculous... and I think abusing the system (welfare) by not marrying or having more kids or not working should be illegal. they should def. investigate those things more!!
598311
Perfect mothers day gift??  That's kind of a tough question to answer considering not all mothers are alike.\n\nFor my mother, I believe the perfect mothers day gift would be to have all her kids and grandkids with her on this specific day, just being with her.\n\nAlthough, I'm sure she wouldn't mind a new car....\n\n;-)
577061
the best thing to get your mum for mothersday is something you have made yourself that way she knows that you have spent time making something that no other mum will ever get!\nthat as well as flowers.
946314
Tough one.\nMy mom was always decision-person in my family. She's been spending lots of time with us (kids) that now is very hard to understand how great her influence is, and what is from her and what not. I think all my personality have been structured upon her example. Not only what I want to be, but also what I don't.\n\nNo one is perfect, so my mother isn't as well. But I think... there is saying - "Like father, like son". I think it works for both sexes. I love my mother and in some points I want to be like her. In other I don't. And that might be her greatest influence - she taught me not to follow blindly, but to make my own decisions.
1133222
It's a good thought, and the thought is what counts, just make a card and say Mom, you are like both parents to me, a mother and a father, happy Father's Day.  She'll be happy with that.  There's no cards made out there for Mom's on Father's day.
525516
Thank you, thank you, thank you.\nThis day makes me feel so happy because, as a friend of mine just told me, it remembers me that being a mother is the best decision i have taken in my life.\n\nterry m... i would like to think that you feel your children close to you from your heart, no matter how far they are. I can understand your feelings, and it scares me a little, i do have only one son my self. Happy mothers day for you too.
1002249
my mother was born feb 29. we celebrate it when she wants and where she wants. but every 4 years we have a big blowout party. she loves it cause she has had only 17 b-days. she really likes when people ask her age.