By Joseph Devine

The Origins of Mother's Day

Celebrating mothers and motherhood is by no means a new idea. Societies from ancient Greece to imperialist Britain had their own ways to honor mothers. However, Mother's Day as we know it was "started" in the early 20th century by a woman named Anna Jarvis. As part of an effort to honor the memory of her own mother's dedication to pacifism and reform, Anna Jarvis gathered over 400 mothers and children at the Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia. From this relatively small gathering on May 10, 1908 was born a tradition that today has spread all over the world.

Breakfast in Bed...

The origins of 'breakfast in bed' are much harder to trace. Who first came up with the idea of honoring someone by serving them a meal in bed? However this tradition began, it has rapidly become a popular way to celebrate birthdays, holidays - and Mother's Day. There's just something about the early morning, a warm blanket, and that sleepy feeling which makes breakfast in bed so much better than, say, dinner in bed (which conjures up images of staying home sick).

So go ahead - whip up some scrambled eggs, pancakes, fruit, and coffee to spice up your mom's Mother's Day morning. Don't like coffee? A nice fruit smoothie is a great alternative which is easy to make and healthy to drink - all you need is some fruit and a blender.

...And Beyond

Alright, so breakfast in bed is a great Mother's Day idea - at least for those of us who can actually function at 5 o'clock in the morning. But what about the rest of us, those who would be more likely to set the house on fire than make a decent meal in the early morning hours? Why is cooking for your mother such a wonderful idea? For one thing, cooking shows personal effort, something that's missing if you just buy a card or send some flowers. After all, our mothers spend hours cooking for us; it's only fair that we attempt to return the favor.

Which raises the question: what to cook? Take a look around - you'd be surprised what you can make with common ingredients and a little patience. If all else fails, try this. Grab a dozen plain cookies and some frosting from the local bakery and do some home decorating.

For more recipe ideas for Mother's Day, visit http://www.cdkitchen.com.

Joseph Devine

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