Mother's Day 2024: Weather, when it started, and where to celebrate your mom
Excited to create another mom-ment this coming Mother’s Day?
Every year, the holiday falls on the second Sunday of May. This year, Mother’s Day will be on Sunday, May 12.
Not to be cheesy, but it’s the perfect day to let your mom know she’s grate. Here are some things to know so you can plan ahead and celebrate your mom or maternal figure in your life.
What is the weather on Mother's Day?
Mother’s Day is a few weeks away, but if you have any plans, whether it’s eating out or taking a road trip, it’s important to look ahead for the weather.
The Farmers' Almanac predicts clear skies for Mother’s Day in its Great Lakes, Ohio Valley & Midwest Long Range Weather Forecast. It said the weather will be milder after a week of storms.
So, hopefully, it won’t be a mudder’s day.
When did Mother’s Day start?
Mother's Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914, according to History.
Why did Mother’s Day start?
Mother’s Day is a special day to recognize and appreciate mothers and other maternal figures' efforts to look after us and our families. But do we know why this special holiday started?
Anna Jarvis, the activist that created Mother’s Day, was a devoted daughter and appreciated her mother very much, but she was often disappointed to find grown children not doing the same with their mothers, according to Farmers' Almanac.
However, Mother’s Day was created after Jarvis’ mother died, in 1905.
As Jarvis grieved, she asked her friends to join her at church to commemorate the anniversary of her mother’s death. In 1907, Jarvis organized a Mother’s Day service at the church, and she donated carnations — her mother’s favorite flower — to every mother in the congregation.
Jarvis worked hard to create Mother’s Day, writing letters to churches, politicians, and city leaders, and eventually, a resolution passed in Congress, dedicating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day has been celebrated nationwide since 1911.
Mother's Day gift ideas
Your mom or maternal figure does a little bit of everything (or probably has at some point) to help raise you, including cooking, cleaning, and doing your laundry. So, how do you show her that you love her loads?
Obviously, your brain might jump to flowers, a special greeting card, or even a brunch date. Are you looking for some more ideas?
Here are some unique ideas from BuzzFeed to get the thoughtful part of your brain flowing.
A 1-800 Flowers potted lavender plant
A Tushbaby hip carrier for the newest mother in your life
A trendy Lululemon belt bag
Where to celebrate Mother’s Day
Still want to take your mom out to brunch at a local restaurant?
Some places are offering specials and prix fixe menus in addition to normal brunch to celebrate the holiday and make sure all the moms and mother figures in your life feel appreciated.
Here are some places in Greater Cincinnati to celebrate your mom.
Bell Event Centre, 444 Reading Road, Pendleton
Enjoy live music, a photo booth and bottomless mimosas or Bloody Mary's with an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet from 1-3 p.m. Tickets are $75 for those 21 and over and $55 for those under 21. Tickets can be purchased through the Bell Event Centre's website.
Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park
In addition to the free general admission to the museum you can always enjoy, the Terrace Cafe is offering a Mother's Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are required and cost $43.95 per person or $19.95 for children 12 and under. Children under 4 are free.
Coppin's Restaurant and Bar at Hotel Covington, 638 Madison Ave., Covington
A brunch buffet will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be $75 for adults, $55 for seniors 55 and older, and $19 for children ages 4-12. Children under 4 are free. A credit card is required to reserve per the restaurant's 48-hour cancelation policy, with a $20 penalty per person charged to the card on file.
Kona Grill, 7524 Gibson St., Liberty Township
Reservations are available now for brunch, which will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LouVino OTR Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1142 Main St., Over-the-Rhine
Adults are $30, and children under 12 are $12. Coffee, soda, iced tea and lemonade are included in the menu price. LouVino will have a special brunch menu for Mother's Day, and its regular brunch menu will not be available. Patio seating is first come, first served; weather permitting. There is a $20 per-person cancellation fee for no-shows or cancellations within 24 hours.
More options for Mother’s Day specials in Greater Cincinnati can be found here.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: When is Mother's Day 2024? Learn more about this special day
