B4 MOTHER’S DAY MAY 6 – MAY 12, 2016 Thank you, Mom MOVIES Tips and tidbits to help Many mothers just want a day of relaxation, so pop celebrate Mother’s Day in a DVD of one of these mother-daughter related BY SALLY DADISMAN flicks. McClatchy-Tribune

■ “Steel Magnolias” She helped you learn to walk, taught you about the (1989): and Julia birds and the bees, and drove you to soccer practice, Roberts play a mother and scout meetings and birthday parties. Mother’s Day gives daughter at the center of a you a chance to show Mom how much you care. tight-knit group of Whether it’s watching a movie, serenading her with a in Louisiana. song or serving her breakfast in bed, we offer a few sugges- ■ “Terms of Endear- tions for celebrating, along with a brief history of the day, ment” (1981): This Oscar- how to say “mother” around the world and a short quiz. winning movie chronicles the often difficult relation- ship between a mother HISTORY and daughter, played by A celebration that began with the Greeks and Romans, Shirley MacLaine and Mother’s Day has been around for centuries in one form Debra Winger. or another. The Greeks celebrated Rhea, the mother of the ■ “Anywhere But Here” Gods, while early Christians had festivals on the fourth (1999): Susan Sarandon Sunday of Lent for Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. A re- plays a mother who is ligious order then created Mothering Sunday in Britain tired of her small-town to celebrate all mothers, a tradition that was lost when existence and decides to British settlers formed the American colonies. In 1907, drag her less-than-willing however, Anna M. Jarvis, a schoolteacher from Philadel- daughter to Beverly Hills phia, went on a mission to create a day honoring mothers. in hopes of a more glamor- She sought help from legislators and businessmen, and ous life. in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson declared the second ■ “Stepmom” (1998): Sunday in May a national holiday in honor of mothers. Roberts and Sarandon play the future stepmom and dying mother, respectively, ‘MOTHER’ AROUND THE WORLD of Ed Harris’ children. FLOWERS WITH FEELING ■ “Freaky Friday” (1976) Flowers are a popular gift for Mom. But what message or (2003): Take your pick, are they really sending? Here is a list compiled by the So- (the 1976 ver- ciety of American Florists on flowers’ different meanings: sion) or Lindsay Lohan (2003) plays the ungrateful child who switches bodies with her busy mom. FLOWER COLOR OR TYPE MEANING ■ “Mommie Dearest” Carnation Pink Gratitude (1983): The perfect portrait Red Flashy of a nightmare mom, this Yellow Cheerful campy film will make you Daisy --- Innocence appreciate that your mom didn’t have such an aver- Lily Calla Regal sion to wire hangers. Casablanca Celebration Day Enthusiasm Stargazer Ambition Orchid --- Delicate beauty Rose Pink Friendship Red Passionate love Red and white Unity Yellow Zealous and Susan Sunflower --- Adoration Sarandon in “Stepmom.” Tulip Pink Caring Purple Royalty SONGS Red Declaration of love Here are some songs, White Forgiveness along with selected lyrics, Yellow Hopelessly in love for a melodically memo- rable Mother’s Day. QUIZ Hey Mama Think you know about mothers? How many are there By Kanye West in the United States, what days and months are most You work late nights just popular for giving birth? Test your knowledge of these to keep on the lights facts from the U.S. Census Bureau. Mommy got me training 1. How many mothers are there in the United States? wheels so I could keep on A. 60.2 million C. 80.5 million my bike B. 70.4 million D. 90.3 million And you would give 2. How many children on average can a woman in the anything United States expect to have in her lifetime? in this world A. 1.7 C. 2.4 Michael Jackson leather B. 2.1 D. 1.9 and a glove, but didn’t 3. What U.S. state has the highest average number of give me a curl births per year per woman? And you never put no A. Utah C. Illinois man over me B. New York D. Nevada And I love you for that 4. What is the most popular month to have a baby? mommy can’t you see? A. November C. May A sweet treat for a sweet mother B. February D. July A Song for Mama So you may not be the next Bobby 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 5. What is the most popular day of the week to have a By Boyz II Men baby? Flay or Rachael Ray, but you can still 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar Mama, mama you’re the make a simple meal for your mom. A. Monday C.Wednesday queen of my heart Here is a recipe from “Coffee Cakes,” 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon B. Tuesday D. Thursday Your love is like by Lou Seibert Pappas (Chronicle 1 cup (4 ounces) walnuts, chopped ANSWERS: 1. C; 2. B; 3. A; 4. D; 5. B Tears from the stars Books, $18.95), to get you started. Mama, I just want you to To make the topping: In a medium bowl or know a food processor, combine the butter, flour, BLUEBERRY STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE sugar and cinnamon. Cut the butter in with WORDS OF WISDOM Lovin’ you is like food to Juicy berries nugget this easy-to-bake your fingers or process until the mixture forms my soul cake that flaunts a crunchy sweet topping of Here are a few quotes on motherhood, from “Women You’re always down for toasted walnuts and brown sugar streusel. coarse crumbs. Stir in the nuts and set aside. Know Everything: 3,241 Quips, Quotes and Brilliant Re- me 1/2 cup canola oil Preheat the oven to 350 F. marks,” edited by Karen Weekes (Quirk Books, $16.95): Lightly butter a 9-inch springform pan. Have always been around 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown “Any mother could perform the jobs for me even when I was In a large bowl, combine the oil, sugars, sugar eggs and vanilla and beat with a whisk or of several air-traffic controllers with bad e a s e .” You showed me right 1/2 cup granulated sugar electric mixer until smooth. In a medium bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, baking — Lisa Alther (1944-), from my wrong 2 large eggs American writer 1 teaspoon vanilla extract soda and salt. Stir to blend. Mom Add to the creamed mixture alternately with By Earth,Wind & Fire 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour the buttermilk or yogurt in two increments. “Mothers are the most instinctive Mom, pains and joy 1 cup whole-wheat flour Beat until smooth. Stir in the berries. philosophers.” I love her more and more  Turn into the prepared pan and sprinkle 1 teaspoon baking powder — Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896), To her I’m still her boy 1 teaspoon baking soda evenly with the topping. Yeah yeah yeah Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cake American abolitionist 1/4 teaspoon salt And in my life I’ve is golden brown and a cake tester inserted in always dug her 1 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan And in my life I’ve 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries or mixed on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove “Biology is the least of what makes always needed her blackberries, blueberries and raspberries the pan sides and let cool completely. Cut into someone a mother.” The mom I know I love so wedges to serve. — Oprah Winfrey (1954-), Streusel Topping American television host, actress well  Makes one 9-inch coffee cake. 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into and magazine publisher bits Serves 10. SOURCES: DAYFORMOTHERS.COM, INTERNET MOVIE

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SOURCES: DAYFORMOTHERS.COM, INTERNET MOVIE DATABASE,MOTHERSDAYCELEBRATION.COM, ABOUTFLOWERS.COM, LYRICSONDEMAND.COM, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. NARA.GOV, SARA BOSTWICK/ARCADE PUBLISHING