The origin of Mother’s Day goes back to the era of ancient Greek and Romans. But the roots of Mother’s Day history can also be traced in UK where a Mothering Sunday was celebrated much before the festival saw the light of the day in US. However, the celebration of the festival as it is seen today is a recent phenomenon and not even a hundred years old. Thanks to the hard work of the pioneering women of their times, Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis that the day came into existence.

Today the festival of Mothers day is celebrated across 46 countries (though on different dates) and is a hugely popular affair. Millions of people across the globe take the day as an opportunity to honor their mothers, thank them for their efforts in giving them life, raising them and being their constant support and well wisher.

People take the day as an opportunity to pay tribute to their mothers and thank them for all their love and support. The day has become hugely popular and in several countries phone lines witness maximum traffic. There is also a tradition of gifting flowers, cards and others gift to mothers on the Mothers Day.

Your mother is special, show her that you care with a special gift from Gallery 116.  We have many unique gifts that she would love and cherish.  Stop into our house on 116th street today.

As demand is increasing we can proudly announce that we have extended our hours and will now be open:

Monday – Friday 11am – 7pm
Saturday 10-5pm
Sunday 12-5pm

It might seem like it is early to think about Mothers Day but our extended hours allows you more flexibility to place a custom order for your Mothers day gift. So start planning your Mama’s special day now!

We have also updated our art class schedule. Come in for a family collage on April 17th or a beginners crochet session on April 19th. To view further classes and dates check out our class schedule at http://gallery116.com/newsite/?page_id=273