May / June

Whether mother, mom or mommy, on Mother's Day you have the opportunity to thank your mommy with flowers: for her perpetual help, her constant availability, her goodness and sensitivity, her loyalty, her comfort and her selfless love. Mother's Day was founded by the American Anna Marie Jarvis. After the death of her mother, she did everything she could to ensure that «Mother's Day» would be recognized and was successful. In 1914 it was introduced in the USA, in the same year it came to England, and since 1924 it is also known in Austria. Today it is known all over the world, even if the dates partly differ from the 2nd Sunday in May.

Show your dad that he is still your hero and that with affection you remember his jokes and help as well as his boundless love. How about a little thank you with a typical plant for men? At www.maennerpflanze.at you'll find a funny assortment, including a plant that suits your father perfectly.

Red roses stand for deep emotions. That's why this day is perfect to give someone a red rose and let them feel love, passion or deep affection. This will probably be surprising and especially well received because this day is not yet as well-known as Valentine's Day or Mother's Day. By the way: This day is also known as National Loving Day, while the Brazilians call it Dia dos Namorados (Day of the Lovers).