Fun Facts About Mother’s Day (and Thoughtful Ways to Celebrate with Cardzilla)

Mother’s Day is a special time of the year where we pause and celebrate the women who raised us, shaped us, and supported us through it all. Not just mums, but grandmothers and all kinds of mother figures in our lives. But beyond the flowers and breakfast in bed, there’s a rich history (and a few surprising facts) behind the day we all know and love. Here are some fun facts about Mother’s Day – along with a few meaningful ways to make Mum feel extra special this year with Cardzilla.

Mother’s Day has ancient roots
While the modern version began in the early 1900s, celebrations honouring mothers date all the way back to ancient Greece, Rome, and India, where festivals were held for mother goddesses. This led to festivals where mothers and wives received gifts and were honoured by their husbands and families. Later, in 1908 in the USA, a woman called Anna Jarvis organised the first Mother’s Day as a way to celebrate her own mother. By 1914 it was made official that the second Sunday in May was a day to honour mothers. Australia began celebrating in 1924, and today over 100 countries around the world celebrate it in some way.

It’s one of the biggest card-sending days of the year
Mother’s Day is the third most popular holiday for sending cards, after Christmas and Valentine’s Day. That’s a lot of love!

Flowers are the most popular gift
Carnations were Anna Jarvis’s mother’s favourite flower and are traditionally associated with Mother’s Day, symbolising love and admiration. In fact, in recent years, Aussies spend almost $1 billion on flowers for Mother’s Day annually!

Cardzilla twist: Skip the wilt factor and give Mum something that lasts – like a large photo print or magnet of a favourite family moment she can treasure forever.

Memories make the best gifts
Studies show that sentimental gifts often mean more than expensive ones, and nothing is more personal than a shared memory.

Cardzilla idea: Turn your favourite photo into a high-quality print or framed piece to create a keepsake she’ll proudly display.

Personalised gifts are on the rise
More people are moving away from generic gifts and choosing something tailored just for Mum. After all, you know her best!

Cardzilla idea: Surprise her with an embroidered gift! Whether it’s her name, initials, or a meaningful message, it’s a unique way to show you care.

Make Mum’s day with Cardzilla
Whether you’re going all out or keeping it simple, it’s the thought that counts, and Cardzilla makes it easy to turn that thought into something tangible.

From personalised greeting cards to large photo prints and custom embroidered gifts, you’ll find everything you need to create something Mum will truly love.

Get in touch to organise it today!

Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about the presents, it’s about making her feel seen, appreciated, and celebrated.