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Happy Digital Mother’s Day From Ennect Do-it-yourself Online Marketing Solutions

Posted on | May 5, 2016 | No Comments

Happy Digital Mother's Day From Ennect Do-it-yourself Online Marketing Solutions
Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Ennect do-it-yourself event management and marketing software users!

Mother’s Day History Lesson:

  • The creation of Mother’s day in the United States can be attributed to Grafton, West Virginia native, Anna Jarvis.
  • In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation asking Americans to give a public expression of reverence to mothers by celebrating Mother’s Day.
  • Mother’s Day is always observed on the second Sunday in May.

Popular events and activities for Mother’s Day

  • Breakfast in Bed, Brunch, Lunch and Dinner
  • Massages, Manicures and Spa Treatments
  • Theater Performances
  • Family Walks
  • Trips to the Zoo
  • Have a “Mom’s Day Off”
  • Give Hugs

Mother’s Day Facts

  • Mother’s Day is the third-largest card-sending holiday in the United States, with 120 million cards exchanged annually. (Hallmark)
  • More people purchase fresh flowers and plants for Mother’s Day than for any other holiday except Christmas/Hanukkah. (CNN)
  • In the United States alone, around 122 million phone calls are made to moms on Mother’s Day. (OSR)
  • Common gifts include: cards, flowers, meals in restaurants, jewelry, gift cards, clothing, trips to a spa, books, CDs, housewares and even gardening tools (OSR)

Happy Mother’s Day Moms! Enjoy your day.

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