Everything for mom - and of course dad too

(ak-o) In fact, Mother's Day is celebrated almost all over the world. Hardly a corner of the world doesn't know this special day for mothers. In this country, too, mothers receive a lot of attention from their loved ones on this day. The younger children in particular put in a lot of effort for their mothers. People like to tinker as much as they can. The main thing is that mom is happy. And what applies to mom also applies to dad: Father's Day in Germany is celebrated on Ascension Day, this year on May 9th. Is it all just Consumption? What most people like to celebrate is spurned by others as a battle of consumerism. It is of course noticeable that retailers record increases in sales in the run-up to Mother's Day. In 2023, more than 900 million euros in event-related sales were generated. The flower trade does particularly well every year. Otherwise, people like to use sweet treats, perfume or jewelry to make the mother of the house happy. But retailers also have...