Our Community's Magical Mothers Day
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Written by: MamaDuckie
Edited by: ShaneChi
Across the world, Mother’s Day is celebrated in over 46 countries year round! Mostly celebrated in March and May with varying traditions, at its base it is about honoring motherhood and showing appreciation to the women who are so important in our lives. In a lot of countries, people celebrate it by giving flowers and small gifts to their mothers. For the younger children, homemade cards are also very common. In Japan, you’ll see it celebrated with a white or red carnation that is presented to mothers, while in France it’s a traditional flower shaped cake, but if you are in Ethiopia it’s a large feast with the whole family. Even the world of gaming has its own traditions where you can see articles being posted in celebration on their websites, quite like this one!Feature
Written by: MamaDuckie
Edited by: ShaneChi
However it is celebrated, it’s undeniable that Mother’s Day is important. Some may say that they don’t have one to celebrate, but if you break down what makes a mother you will see that everyone has one. On the surface, mothers are people who raise their children, dote on grandkids, care for you when you’re sick, cry at your graduation or wedding day and even just general household chores, yet digging down you’ll find that there is so much more to it.
Mothers are the women in our lives who make us who we are. They are our teachers in school that help us to learn and grow. The crossing guards who greet us with a smile each morning and afternoon as they make sure we cross the street safely. The doctors and nurses in children’s wards who care for us. A friend’s mother who welcomes us into their home and treats us as one of their own. An aunt, a grandmother, a cousin, a family friend or even an older sister who took on the duties of motherhood when no one else could. Even here on Potterworld, the women of the staff team who take time out of their lives to help the server grow or have a few friendly words of comfort when we need it. They are the women who show us unconditional love and support, who help us become the people we are today and the people we will become in the future by working hard and tirelessly. By putting everything aside for the children in their lives, no matter what is going on in their own life.
How can we show them how much they mean to us? Make them a card, even if it’s messy and uneven. Cook them breakfast, no matter if the toast is burnt and the pancakes look like lumpy blobs. Take time out of your day to clean the house for them, because they have been doing that for years on top of raising you. Offer to grab them a drink or snack from the kitchen when they’re watching their favorite show. Tell them how much you appreciate everything they’ve done for you. A hug or even just a simple thank you will go a long way in making them feel special and appreciated. For all the magical mothers here on Potterworld, a lot of those ideas can still apply as they play a big part in making the server tick.
Despite if you celebrate Mother’s Day or not, everyone has at least that one person in their lives who fills that role. There is always someone who is there for you, even if you don’t know it. Who knows, you may be that someone to someone else as well without either of you even knowing it. In fact, you may already show your appreciation without knowing it either, however, even if you do it never hurts to show it just a bit more. Take a few minutes out of your day to wish them a happy Mother’s Day even if they’re not that mother figure in your life.
To all the mothers and mother figures in the world, thank you for all the hard work you do. For the times you led us in the right directions in life. The kind words you’re always willing to give. All of the love you shared and the laughs you created. For everything you do for those around you. Thank you for doing all that you do.