Oh Mother!

After learning about the illustrious history of the Germanic Father's Day - I was curious to find out what the origin of Mother's Day (as celebrated here) might have been.

This is what I discovered:

"Germany's first Muttertag observance took place in 1922, Austria's in 1926 (or 1924, depending on the source). Muttertag was first declared an official German holiday in 1933 (the second Sunday in May) and took on a special significance as part of the Nazi motherhood cult under the Hitler regime. There was even a medal—das Mutterkreuz—in bronze, silver, and gold (for eight or more Kinder!), awarded to mothers who produced children for the Vaterland. (The medal had the popular nickname of "Karnickelorden," the "Order of the Rabbit.")"

Yes, um, well...

Absolutely no chance of any "Order of the Rabbit"s in this household, but this morning, I was presented with this (all together way more desirable) card:

The Caspi-Man was also very excited to present me with a (truly gorgeous) pair of silver stud earrings he’d bought himself. With his own money. It would seem his money-box was carried into the shop and coins were counted out at the counter. So, he understands the value of my present (against his personal conversion rate: the number of “goes” on the Helicopter ride down the street).

How very, very lucky am I?

Happy Mother's Day, Mum.

(Don't tell the Caspi-Man - but if I could've - I'd have brought you lollies in bed for breakfast "if you wanted"!)

love,

Pyjamamel