The best gift ideas for Mother's Day

The most important things in brief

• On May 14th we celebrate Mother's Day in Switzerland again.
• Would you like to give your mum a more original gift instead of the obligatory bouquet?
• Then it's high time to start thinking about this gift.
• Read some tips on Mother's Day gift ideas on this page.

Don't get us wrong: a bouquet of flowers is also a nice gift to honor your mother on Mother's Day. In the end, it's all about the attention, the gesture. But there is nothing wrong with giving a different present. We would like to give you some inspiration here.

Where does Mother's Day come from?

Here in Europe, Mother's Day has been celebrated for about 100 years. About ten years after the holiday was established in the US, this custom spilled over to us across the Atlantic. Originally, the day was a day of remembrance for deceased mothers, but relatively quickly the Americans turned it into Mother's Day, which was intended to honor all mothers - including those who were still alive.

By the way, Switzerland was one of the pioneers for European Mother's Day, together with Sweden, Norway and Great Britain. We owe this primarily to the Salvation Army, which campaigned for the establishment of a holiday for mothers. In Germany, on the other hand, the “Association of German Flower Shop Owners” was one of the driving forces alongside the “Working Group for Public Health”.

Mother's Day - who gives presents to whom?

There are no clear rules for this. Sure, it would be nice if children from a certain age drew a picture for mommy or made something nice - but most girls and boys do it all the time anyway. As a small gift for mom, such a gift for Mother's Day is still a great gesture. Of course, grandmas and mothers-in-law are also happy when they receive a small present.

And the men? They can and may also think about something. After all, giving presents is a joy, and Mother's Day only comes once a year. However, there are no limits to the imagination when it comes to gifts; Of course, flowers are always great, but you are also welcome to think «out of the box», as they say these days.

Original gifts for Mother's Day

For example, you can never go wrong with a great-smelling perfume, maybe something that smells nice like spring? A gift basket with a few treats is also not to be scoffed at. A photo album is also great, summarizing the most beautiful moments that the family was able to experience in the past year. Stylish accessories for the home are original, just like a set of scented candles, bath products, a nice handbag, a beach towel or a stylish kitchen herb spice box. However, this does not mean that only mum can use them - a great, home-cooked meal that dad prepares together with the children is also a great gift.

As you can see: everything is allowed, and a bouquet of flowers on top of that is also welcome. A nice breakfast in mom's favorite café or a visit to the cinema are just as great as a sofa cushion you have designed yourself or a pendant with a family photo or a portrait of the children inside.