The perfect sweet for Mother’s Day

The first Sunday of May in Spain is Mother’s Day, a day dedicated to honoring and recognizing the tireless role of mothers in our lives. On this date it is usual to give a gift to mothers, but, there comes a time when a mother has almost everything, and the search for the perfect gift becomes an odyssey. So, from Casa Mira, we invite you to make a gift that never fails: a special sweet, one of those that you never eat if someone does not give it to you. But, what is the perfect sweet for Mother’s Day?

Why is Mother’s Day celebrated in Spain?

First of all, we would like to make a small reference to the reason for this celebration.

Mother’s Day in Spain has its roots in a rich history that spans ancient civilizations, religious traditions and international influences. Its origin dates back to the earliest celebrations honoring mothers in Ancient Egypt, where homage was paid to the goddess Isis, followed by the veneration of the mother of the Greek gods, Rhea, in ancient Greece.

During the rise of the Roman Empire, the festivity was consolidated, establishing March 15 as the day to honor all mothers in the temple of Cybele, the mother goddess. However, with the arrival of Christianity, the celebration evolved to honor the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, and became associated with the feast of the Immaculate Conception in December.

Finally, in 1965, Spain adopted the first Sunday in May as Mother’s Day, a date that coincides with the month of the Virgin Mary in the Christian calendar, thus honoring both motherhood and religious devotion. And what better way to express maternal love than with special sweets? The kind with a few extra calories, but forgiven for celebrating a special day.

Special candies for Mother’s Day

Bread from Cádiz

In our search for the perfect sweet for Mother’s Day, we have selected first and foremost the legendary Cadiz bread. Originally from Andalusia, Cadiz bread is a jewel of Spanish confectionery. This sweet, made with marzipan, candied fruit and powdered sugar, is a visual and gustatory delight. It is consumed all year round, but on Mother’s Day it acquires a special meaning, since its exquisite preparation and presentation make it a perfect gift for mothers.

Walnut Yolk

Another perfect sweet for Mother’s Day is yema de nuez. This delicacy, typical of some regions of Spain, combines the softness of egg yolk with the characteristic flavor of walnuts. Its meticulous preparation and refined flavor make it an ideal option to delight mothers on their day.

Glacé Brown

If we are looking for the epitome of luxury in confectionery, marron glacé does not disappoint. These sugar-coated chestnuts candied in syrup are a perfect sweet for Mother’s Day or any other occasion. They are laborious to make, requiring a meticulous candying and glazing process. This, together with their exclusivity, explains their relatively high price.

Empiñonadas

Originally from the region of Murcia, empiñonadas are a delicacy that has been passed down from generation to generation. These sweets, made with ground almonds, pine nuts and sugar, are an explosion of flavor in every bite.

Violet candies

For those looking for a more delicate option,violet candies are the perfect choice. Originally from the city of Toulouse, in France, and also from the Community of Madrid, these candies have already become popular throughout Spain. They are made with violet essence and sugar, which gives them their characteristic aroma and floral flavor. They are a perfect gift for all those mothers who want to relive the flavors of their childhood.

Cat’s tongues

It is said to be one of the most consumed chocolates in the world, and undoubtedly one of the favorites of children and mothers. It is said that the recipe for cat’s tongue was created by a Swiss confectioner, and nowadays we can find them made with milk chocolate, white chocolate and dark chocolate. There is another variety of sweet that is also known as “lengua de gato” (cat’s tongue), which is a kind of soletilla cookie dipped in chocolate. The name is also due to its resemblance to a cat’s tongue, but it is not a bonbon.

Any of them is a perfect sweet for Mother’s Day. In Casa Mira you can find all these handmade sweets, either in our store in the center of Madrid, or in our online store.