MOTHER’S DAY (Moederdag) GIFTS
Stumped for a Mother’s Day (Moederdag) gift idea? Whether it be for your wife, mother or daughter, here are some suggestions inspired by the Dutch and Holland (Netherlands)…
The Brits and Irish may have celebrated Mother’s Day back in March, but here in the Netherlands (as well as the United States, Canada, Germany, Australia, New Zealand and lots of other countries), Mother’s Day (Moederdag) is celebrated on the second Sunday in May (this year the date is May 9th).
Even though the current coronavirus lock down here in the Netherlands will put a damper on outdoor celebrations this year, including brunches and High Teas, it’s still important to remember your mother or the mother of your children on this special day. Here are some gift ideas…
HOLLAND MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS
Pictured… 1- White, milk and dark chocolate-covered pretzels in a Jacob Marrel tulip print tin container (€14.95 Holland Gift Shop), 2- Lucardi rose gold gift set with watch and 2 bracelets (Reg. €149.99 Sale €49.99 V&D), 3- Pink tulip-print baseball cap with ‘Holland’ embroidery (€14.95 Holland Gift Shop), 4- Amsterdam t-shirt with heart-shaped bicycle print (€19.95 Holland Gift Shop), 5- Dutch brand Scotch & Soda floral-print backpack (€45.95 Wehkamp), 6- Scotch & Soda ladies perfume 90ml (Reg. €77 Sale €47 Wehkamp), 7- Dutch brand Sandwich bold floral print silk scarf/shawl (€49.95 Sandwich Fashion), 8- Bouquet of 25 tulips (€19.95 bol.com), 9- Havaianas green floral print hidden thong sandal (€35.90 V&D), 10- Hema bold floral print sandal slides with adjustable velcro band (€7.95 Hema), 11- Opti-Flor gift box 3 mix orchids (€44.95 bol.com), 12- Dutch brand Viktor & Rolf ‘Flowerbomb’ women’s perfume 30ml (€66.35 ICI Paris XL)
For American and Canadian expats in the Netherlands wanting to buy a Mother’s Day gift for their mom back home, have a look at these stores MACY’S, BLOOMINGDALES or SAKS FIFTH AVENUE.
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