Why I Dont Celebrate Mothers Day

Every year, for one day, I see the world throwing endless praise to all mothers around the globe. It is a day in which mothers (and grandmothers) are presented with gifts by their kids as a token of appreciation for their support throughout the years. Family functions, concerts and all sorts of celebrations take place on this day so that mothers can be honoured and celebrated on a global scale.

If I publicly announce that I don’t celebrate Mother’s day, most people would surely raise an eyebrow and give me a look of disgust. They would jump to conclusions thinking that this man is not grateful for the efforts of his dear mother. They would shun me thinking that I have no heart and compassion for the lady that gave her life for me. On their way to the old-age-home (retirement home) to visit their mothers, people might throw insults at me from their cars as I walk the streets.

Wait…

Did I read right?

Old-age-home?

Oh my…

So the lady that gave her life for you is not fit enough to live with you? You had to put her in an old-age-home because you cannot look after her yourself? So on Mother’s day she’s the queen but for the rest of the year she’s just an old lady that you don’t want to live with?

You see, this is exactly my point. When I say I don’t celebrate Mother’s day, I don’t mean that my mother doesn’t deserve the honour. All I’m saying is I truly believe that one day ofcelebration for my mother, and your mother, is not enough. What if, as a child,your mom set aside a day called ‘children’s day’. Imagine your mom only cared for you and looked after you on that day. Would you say she filled her responsibility as a parent? No? So how do you expect to fulfill the responsibility of a son or daughter by showing your love for only a single day in theyear.

What is the point of throwing a huge party and buying her expensive gifts when she is not in your thoughts and prayers for the rest of the year. What good is a bunch of flowers going to do if you going to treat her like a slave the very next day.

Remember, we speaking about the lady who carried you in her tummy for nine months, that lady who had sleepless nights when you were sick, that lady who was there for you when no one else was. I ask you, is she only worth one day of praise? One day of gifts? One day of flowers? Does she not deserve endless care? Endless love?Endless smiles?

I’m not saying don’t buy gifts and flowers for mom. All I am asking is why should we confine this act to one specific day? Why should mothers be honoured on one specific day only? Be there for your mother everyday. Show your love and your care. Gifts and flowers are not necessary. It’s the time you spend with them that really matters. Instead of being a superhero for one day of the year, rather be a loving son or daughter throughout the year. Take out time to visit your mother as often as possible. Even if there is nothing to really talk about, they might not say it but just looking at you brings peace to their hearts. After all, they grew you up. If you live far, pick up the phone regularly just to say ‘Hi’. It might seem insignificant to you but to a mother it means the world. Some of our mothers are quite old so they don’t go out much. If you can drive, take mom out for a coffee or a small picnic. Mothers are not really interested in whether you order a Cuppachino or Chocochino, they just happy spending time with you and knowing that you took out time to be with them.

So, if I say I don’t celebrate Mother’s day and people look at me with disgust, I honestly don’t care. They can go ahead and look. I might not be buying expensive gifts on the day but I visit my mother about 3 times a week, 4 hours at a time. I might not be buying a bright red bunch of roses on Mother’s day but I have a meal with my mom at least once a week. I might not be taking my mum out to dine at an expensive restaurant but for the entire year my mom has her own kitchen in her own house, not a cafeteria in an old-age-home.

Don’t fool yourself by making her a queen for one day and treating her like a slave for the rest of the year. How unfortunate is that child who sets aside only one day for a lady that thinks about him the entire year.

We should not have a Mother’s day. We should rather have a Mother’s year which should be celebrated every year.

Do you agree with my sentiments? Do you disagree? What do you do to put a smile on your mom’s face? Tell us in the comments section. Share this article so every son and daughter, old or young, can read it.