Mother's Day is all about affection and gratitude - and has been for 100 years. Digital Mother's Day greetings via WhatsApp are becoming increasingly popular.
Munich – This year, Mother's Day in Germany celebrates its anniversary. 100 years ago - in 1923 - it existed in this country for the first time. Traditionally, it takes place on the second Sunday in May. This year, Mother's Day falls on May 14. However, the idea for a day in honor of the mother originated in the United States. In Germany, the first Mother's Day was celebrated on May 13, 1923. It was initiated by the "Association of German Flower Shop Owners" and therefore suggests more commercial intentions.
Since 1949, Mother's Day has been established as a non-public holiday. It is not to be confused with World Women's Day, which is celebrated on 8 March. Nowadays, Mother's Day is mainly considered the Sunday of the year when one expresses special gratitude for one's own mother, with a small greeting, a gift or time spent together.
| Mother’s Day | |
| When? | second Sunday in May |
| Origin | United States |
| first Mother's Day in Germany | 13 May 1923 |
Greetings for Mother's Day: People in Germany spend almost a billion euros on gifts
According to forecasts by the German Retail Association (HDE), consumers in Germany are expected to spend a total of almost one billion euros on Mother's Day gifts this year. In addition to flowers, food gifts, gift vouchers, decorations or perfume are also given away.
Mother's Day greetings can also be sent via smartphone. The selection of lovely sayings for mothers is large. © Imago
Greetings for Mother's Day via Whatsapp: The most beautiful sayings for digital greetings
But it doesn't always have to be an investment, even a small greeting from the heart can make the mother happy. This can be handwritten on a card or sent digitally on WhatsApp. Here are some ideas for a Mother's Day greeting:
- Not only on today's Mother's Day we children want to think of you. We want to give you our great love every day!
- If I have to choose a mother, my choice fell only on you. Because you are the best mother there can be for me.
- Mom is a magical creature because she can read minds. Nobody knows me like she does, that's the purest ma-ma-gie.
- Short and sweet, honest, clear – Mom, you are wonderful.
- God couldn't be everywhere at the same time—and that's why He created mothers
- No matter what, no matter what was, you were always there for me! And even if we quarrel sometimes, I wanted to thank you for everything you do!
- Having long since outgrown my infancy, I still like to think back. Let me thank you very much today, Mom, for carefree children's happiness!
- One day every year, I realize again and again that I tell you far too rarely how much I love you as a mother.
- Good things are rare, that's why you only exist once. Happy Mother's Day!
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But not only sweet sayings can be sent for Mother's Day via Whatsapp or as a card. If you prefer to make your mother smile on Mother's Day, you can also resort to a funny saying. A selection:
- Well done, Mom. I turned out great! Happy Mother's Day!
- A mother is like a therapist, only free and with extra hugs.
- All mothers make beautiful children, but mine had to exaggerate again! Happy Mother's Day!
- I'm so glad you're my mother, because someone else probably wouldn't have lasted me that long.
- Thank you for giving birth to me so that I can make your life difficult.
- A mom is like a taxi driver, she takes you everywhere, even if you don't know where you want to go.
In addition to a lovely saying on Whatsapp, a personal reminder can also be shared on Mother's Day. In this way, the greeting gets an individual, personal touch. In addition, photos or moving images, so-called GIFs, can be sent for Mother's Day. (hg/dpa)