09/05/2026
While you shouldn’t wait for just one day a year to show your mum (or any motherly figure in your life) just how much you love her, you can become the favourite child by making her feel extra special on Mother’s Day this year.
What is the history of Mother’s Day?
Mother’s Day has its roots in the United States, thanks to social activist Anna Jarvis. After her mum passed away in the early 1900s, she created a special day to honour the sacrifices mothers make around the world. The day was first recognised with a memorial in 1908, made an official national holiday in 1914 and adopted by Australians in the mid-1920s.
Mothers appreciate the small things including handmade gifts, breakfast in bed, alone time or waking up to a clean house. However you celebrate the women in your life, remember you don’t have to save it for this one day, appreciation is appreciated any time of the year.
