They do not come empty-handed, either. Daughters are responsible for bringing the butter, vegetables, spices and cheese, and the sons bring home the meats that include lamb or bull.
Everything gets mixed together into a traditional hash. They still make mom cook the hash, though.
Then the entire family spends the rest of their time singing and dancing with mothers and daughters spreading butter on their faces and chests as part of the ceremonial dances, and the men sing of heroes and how they honor their families.
Mother’s Day in Ethiopia is traditionally celebrated in the fall. Even though some areas they celebrate on the second Sunday in May, the fall, when the rains stop, is the true Mother’s Day celebration for Ethiopia.
As we get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day, here are some gift ideas for mom, even if you are making her cook.
Orange and White Bracelet, African Helix Stitch
CraftingMemories1
Personalized Pet Photo Album
Daisyblu
Mother Goddess Earrings, Fertility Earrings, Tribal African Bead Earrings
Pretty Gonzo
Hanging Potholder Set of 2
RSS Designs in Fiber
Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads, Dark Steel Gray, Silver, Etched 088efs
Covergirl Beads
Giraffe, Giraffes family, Note Card, 5 x 7
WatercolorsNMore
Giraffe Kitchen Magnets, Fridge Magnets, Refrigerator Magnets
Blue Morning Expressions
Rainbow Ice Handmade Clear Textured Dichroic Glass Dangle Earring
2 Glass Thumbs
Turquoise Gold Elephant Necklace - Hand Painted Locket Necklace
Treasures of Jewels
Lion Scene Desk Clock With Quartz 1-7/16 Clock Insert
Kevs Krafts
Antique Postcard Real Photo RPPC of A Little Boy in a Safari Hat 1904-1918
Postcards in the Attic
Rustic African Turquoise Nugget, Smoky Quartz Brass 21 inch Necklace
Kats All That
Colorful Wooden Bead Stretch Bracelet
The Singing Beader
Carved Bone Flower Necklace, Green African Opal Handmade Jewelry Gift
Shadow Dog Designs
Murano Glass Earrings Amethyst Swarovski Crystals
Magdalene Jewels
Unique Dangle Earrings Handmade Jewelry Clip on Earrings for Women
Blonde Peach Jewelry
If you do not see what you want in this list, maybe one of these talented artists would be happy to help you get the right gift. The photos take you to their store where you can contact them.
You can also shop from the following collections:
Week 1
Week 2
Celebrate Mother’s Day Around the World
India
Handmade sells out fast, so if you see something you like, you better hurry before someone else sees it. Help us spread the word by sharing these links and this post.
Enjoy!
Julie and the hurricane known as Harry
That food photo is making me hungry! Thank you, Julie for including my wood stretch bracelet along with these other fabulous Mother's Day gifts. I also enjoyed reading about Mother's Day in Ethiopia!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun three day celebration for Mom in Ethiopia (even though Mom does the cooking). The traditional meal looks tasty (except for the meat). Another interesting post . . . and loads of beautiful handmade gift idea for Mom. Many thanks for including my necklace. Will share the items and the post all around. Treats to the Hurricane from the Moose.
ReplyDeleteAnother interesting read! Thank you Julie. I am down with all but the butter rubbing on the face and chest - LOL. Lovely items chosen here. Sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting post about Mothers Day in Ethiopia. Thank you Julie for sparking our interest in something new. Also, for the promotions and adding my African turquoise necklace.
ReplyDeleteI want some of that Ethiopian food - so yummy! (My guy used to take me to a great Ethiopian restaurant in DC. So much delicious fun!)
ReplyDeleteNow that I am suddenly very hungry (lol), thanks so much for this extra promo, Julie! Will be pinning everything to my Countdown pinboard and doing some tweeting. Will promote the blog too.
Sir Gonze hopes Hurricane Harry is ready to cause lots of fun trouble now that spring is here. :) xoxo
Interesting Mother's Day in Ethiopia. Thank you for including my bracelet. Shared.
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ReplyDeleteGreat post Julie. Thanks for including my necklace.
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Wonderful post thanks for including my postcard. Promoted the post, tweeted, pinned, promoted to my FB Group and page along with G+ for each shop
DeleteMothers are so wonderful no matter where they are! Lovely log! Thank you for all the goodies! Shared all.
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie - will promote all.
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