> Frankly saying “happy Mother’s Day” feels like I’m defiling myself and mindlessly buying into propaganda. It's not about you, it's about her. If your mother

> Frankly saying “happy Mother’s Day” feels like I’m defiling myself and mindlessly buying into propaganda. It's not about you, it's about her. If your mother would appreciate a call on this day, call her. The "official" holiday is just an organized opportunity for you to say thanks. Of course, you can send her flowers and call her any day of the year, but most people don't. Having a set date gives you a reason. If she's anything like my mother, she'll be happy you thought of her. It's a gesture, not an announcement that you will from now until the end of times surrender to the marketing of flower shops. It's not about you, it's about her.