| Mother's Day is just around the corner. If you're running out of time and haven't planned anything yet, don't worry. Here are some ideas to help you make the day special. No more excuses! Come to Sugar Land Town Square with your mom and enjoy live music while exploring the unique creations of more than 75 local artists. Break out your finest silks and treat your mom to an elegant garden party with afternoon tea at George Ranch. Business reporter Nusaiba Mizan provides excellent information on ordering Mother's Day flowers in Houston. Treat Mom to a delicious brunch; Bao Ong and Greg Morago have some suggestions. Our writer Ana Khan has compiled a list of interesting and unique Mother's Day celebration ideas. Now that we've covered that, let's dive into a history lesson on Mother's Day. The first Mother's Day was observed in 1908 by Anna Jarvis, who held a memorial for her mother, Ann Jarvis. Ann Jarvis had been a social activist who cared for wounded soldiers during the Civil War. She had also organized Mother's Workday Clubs to address public health issues and promote child welfare. After she passed away, her daughter started a campaign to establish a national holiday honoring mothers. Her efforts paid off in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation naming the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. Also, do you know why Mother's Day is celebrated in March in the United Kingdom? Their Mother's Day is held on the fourth Sunday of the Christian festival of Lent. It was traditionally a day off for servants, who could go home and visit their mothers. What's your favorite thing about Mother's Day? Write and let us know at juhi.varma@houstonchronicle.com. | 
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