Happy Mother's Day

Mother's Day To the Best MOM 10 May 2015 Sunday IN THE WORLD Anna Javis, founder of Mother's Day, vowed at her mother's gravesite in 1905 to dedicate her life to her mother's project & establish “Mother's Day". In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson announced Mother's Day as a national holiday to be held each year on the second Sunday in May. What do people do? 143 Countries Celebrate Mother's Day around the world Many people send cards or gifts to their mother or mother figure or make a special effort to visit her. Common Mother's Day gifts are flowers, chocolate, candy, clothing, jewelry and treats, such as a beauty treatment or trip to a spa. Some families organize an outing for all of their members or hold a special meal at home or in a restaurant. In the days and weeks before Mother's Day, many schools help their students to prepare a handmade card or small gift for their mothers. What moms really want 52% A cuddle 20.7 Billion 26% A card 9% Lots of attention Spent on Gifts 8% Weekend away 3% Breakfast in bed 3% Dinner in a restaurant 2% Home made diner 1.9 Billion spent on Flowers The most common flower for 122.5 Million 140 Million Mother's Day is the carnation; pink and red for mothers who Phone calls are made to are alive and white for those who Cards have passed away. moms on Mother's Day in the united states. Purchased in the united states Mother who are interested in deseeing ads that show moms 67% 49% 40% 38% Having fun with Getting away Receving thanks their kids products that simplify their lives frome it all from dads Moms who purchase Mother's Day present for other moms by 61% 35% Going to the store Shipping online via sites like Amazon .com or retail sites Fun Facts 25 Average number children per mom Average age of a new mother Happy 1 Mother's Day Sources: Brought to you by: http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/mothers-day http://www.happymothersday2015.com/2015/03/happy-mothers-day-2015-facts-infographic.html http://www.infographicspedia.com/what-mother-wants-for-mothers-day-infographic/ http://mom.me/fun/7216-mothers-day-fun-facts-infographic/ http://www.infographicsarchive.com/events/infographic-everything-you-need-to-know-about-mothers-day/ http://www.infographicsarchive.com/events/how-much-do-we-spend-on-mothers-day/ http://www.infographicsarchive.com/events/not-yo-mamas-mama-a-mothers-day-infographic/ http://www.infographicsarchive.com/events/heres-a-tough-question-how-much-are-moms-worth/ USSelfStorage.com http://media.dmnews.com/images/2014/05/09/infographicweekly05094_591586.jpg