Don't forget your [?] this Mother's Day

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 14, Issue 685, 6 May 1997, Page 8

Don't forget your

[?] this Mother's Day

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Mother's Day as we now know it began in Philadelphia back in 1914, however it's origins stem from long before. Mothering Sunday is a Christian festival held on the fourth Sunday in Lent, which is either in late March or early April, depending on when Easter is held. In Victorian England, when

there were few public holidays, the middle Sunday in Lent was given as a holiday to young people working away from home to visit their families. These days though mothers can be made to feel special with a personal gift - be it something hand made or bought. Certainly if you

are short of time to make something for your mum the stores in the Waimarino region will only be too happy to help. Those who wish to wine and dine their mums can choose from the Alpine Wine

Bar and Restaurant or The Hobbit where a great night can almost be guaranteed! If you think that mum may like $3 million then a quick visit to McLean's in Raetihi will have her in with a chance for the Saturday draw. The long winter nights will be no worry for mum if you call into Buck's Drapery. They have the latest range of Fayreform as well as a large range of winter underclothes. For the bedroom there are a large range of flannelette sheets and cosy continental blankets to choose from at the Raetihi 4 Square Discounter. The traditional gift of flowers can be your choice again this year even if your mum lives out of town. Kunikraft are your local Teleflora Florist and can send your flowers throughout New Zealand or around

the world with just one easy phone call. Or you can choose from the range at Flowers R Us who will be open on Sunday for that last minute arrangement. For something a little different a visit to Virtuosity will be just what is needed. They have gift ideas for mum starting from just $3.50 so there is no excuse for forgetting. Waimarino Wines have a great range of deli lines and imported chocolates to tempt those with a sweet tooth, try making a special gift by filling a painted pot with goodies! Never fear, if after all the reminders you still forget to get something for mum, call at Rendezvous Dairy in Ohakune. They will see you right with a box of chocolates mum will love.