Mother s Day 2021: Vaccines, pandemic recovery create reunions after a year of social distancing
By Jordan Smith
Mother s Day around the world
Here are how some countries outside of the U.S. normally celebrate their own versions of Mother s Day:
There will be no shortage of moms across the United States opening gifts like flowers and cards on Mother’s Day, but the most meaningful thing they open just might be their arms for a much-needed hug.
The COVID-19 pandemic put a real damper on the annual celebration of moms last year. Even beyond Mother’s Day, moms and grandmothers went without hugging or seeing their loved ones in person for long periods of time.
Seniors anticipate spending Mother s Day with family after difficult year apart
A very special Mother s Day
LOS ANGELES - Many seniors are looking forward to spending Mother s Day with their families after being detached from their loved ones due to the pandemic.
Susan Lindenbaum, a 105-year-old woman who lives at Belmont Village Senior Living in Westwood, was unsure of when she would be able to be in the same space physically as her daughter, Barbara Wellisch, due to safety protocols during the pandemic. Last year was so hopeless and so very frightening and terrifying and sad. I couldn t see my daughter. I did see her through the door. We threw kisses but other than that, we couldn t touch. We couldn t hug, said Lindenbaum.