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Gift Ideas for Nursing Homes Residents

Posted in Holidays on May 4th, 2010

Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching, and a few people may still be uncertain as to what to give their mothers.  Naturally, the greatest present children can give is their time.  Still, many individuals like to complement this with something tangible.  Subsequently, here are some ideas. Flowers. Okay, perhaps this isn’t a particularly innovative suggestion, but many women love flowers no matter what their age.  The reason?  They [...]

Honoring Mothers

Posted in Holidays on May 8th, 2009

Many geographical areas have celebrated some form of Mother’s Day in their traditions.  Ancient Greece enacted festivities in tribute to the Mother of the Gods.  In the 1600′s, Christians in England designated a day to honor Mary, the mother of Jesus (the celebration eventually expanded to all mothers).  Vietnam chose the 15th day in the [...]