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If you love Mothers Day, then Bloomington, Minnesota, is the place to visit. This ‘blooming’ city is home to the one and only Mall of America, the place where moms and families love to shop.
Although it may sound like a stereotype, the fact is that the majority of moms love to shop. And what better place to shop the day away than the Mall of America: a Mecca of commerce that comes complete with 400 stores, not to mention restaurants and a surprising variety of special attractions.
Sure, most cities boast their fair share of shopping malls. Yet few also house an aquarium, a comedy club, and a Nickelodeon attraction for the kids. People get married at the Mall of America, and go to the movies there on a regular basis—that is, when they’re not shopping up a storm at the many stores housed within its walls.
Mom can browse Ann Taylor one minute and Abercrombie and Fitch the next, or maybe hit babyGap and Banana Republic. And after her requisite Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Chico’s runs, she may want to grab a bite to eat at Arby’s or Dairy Queen, or enjoy a full, fun meal with the family at Johnny Rockets. Then she may wish to finish off her day with a treat at Godiva Chocolates or Haagen Dazs.
The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, also would make the ideal site for a Mothers Day celebration; one complete with party supplies that include a personalized banner that reads “Happy Mothers Day (insert name here),” along with a poster art version of “Whistler’s Mother” and tableware in feminine colors like red and pink. And don’t the floral centerpiece, one that is preferably filled with Mom’s favorite floral gems.
An amazing place to visit for Mothers Day is Bloomington, Minnesota. Mom works hard all year round; so why not let her ‘shop hard’ on Mother’s Day?
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Right click to copy the the printable Mothers Day puzzle below.
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Right click to copy the the printable Mothers Day puzzle
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* The earliest Mother's Day celebrations can be traced back to the spring celebrations of ancient Greece in honor of Rhea, the Mother of the Gods.
* During the 1600's, England celebrated a day called "Mothering Sunday."
* Celebrated on the 4th Sunday of Lent (the 40 day period leading up to Easter), "Mothering Sunday" honored the mothers of England.
* It began as a day when apprentices and servants could return home for the day to visit their mothers. They often brought a gift with them, often a "mothering cake," a fruit-filled pastry known as simnels.
* Furmety, a sweetened boiled cereal dish, was often served at the family dinner during Mothering Sunday celebrations.
* By the 19th century, the holiday had almost completely died out.
* The earliest American Mothers' Day (or Mothers' Work Day) was initiated around 1858 in West Virginia.
* Anna Reeves Jarvis, a local teacher and church member, wanted to work for improved sanitation in her town. During the Civil War, she extended the purpose of Mothers' Work Days to work for better sanitary conditions for both sides in the conflict. After the Civil War, Reeves worked for a reconciliation between people who had supported the two sides in the war.
* Today we give gifts and flowers to honor our mothers. Traditionally family members have a breakfast or a dinner together on Mother's Day. Some families serve Mom breakfast in bed and pamper her on this special day.
* Make sure to give Mom a gift she can use all year long on like a big kiss or a personalized picture frame.
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Educational Mothers Day History Learning Guide
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