Quiz: Get Ready for Mother’s Day

There can be a lot of pressure to find that perfect Mother’s Day present, but experts say a gift only needs to be thoughtful, unique and express your love for your mom.

Mother’s Day weekend is one of the busiest times for garden centers, because it’s the unofficial start of spring. Take her to a nursery and help pick out plants for the season or spend a few hours working alongside each other in her garden. If your mother is no longer alive, consider celebrating her memory by planting flowers for yourself in a pot or garden.

Carnations go all the way back to the holiday’s beginnings, when Mother's Day creator, Jarvis, would hand out white carnations at church services. Today, white carnations are considered to honor mothers who have died, and red carnations honor those who are living, according to 1-800-Flowers.com.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 3,606,400 births in America in 2025. That averages to more than 9,800 babies per day.