Don't Forget
Mother On Her Special Day Tomorrow
Beginning today and running until tomorrow
the malls and shopping centres will full to
the brim with shoppers looking for that
special gift for mother on Mother's Day,
which in Costa Rica is August 15.
And retailers are ready for what is perhaps
the second most important shopping day in
the year, with offers and promotions to
attract customers.
The malls and shopping centres are expecting
a wave of shoppers this afternoon when the "quincena"
- mid month paycheck is paid today, which is
normally paid on the 15th of each month, but
given that the 15th falls on a Saturday and
a legal holiday, the majority of employers
pay the Friday.
This year should be no different than past
years, as the economic crisis doesn't extend
to leaving mother without a gift on her
special day.
Typical gifts include appliances and
electronics, perfume and flowers.
Appliance retailers are all stocked up with
washing machines, refrigerators, microwave
ovens and other appliances to help mother at
home. Cellular phones are also popular
gifts, as well as television sets and DVD
players.
Taking mother out for dinner is also a
tradition. Restaurants are expecting a wave
of customers to celebrate Mother's Day.
Gifts for the modern mother now include a
day at the spa for a facial, relaxing
massage or an esthetic makeover.
Mother's Day in Costa Rica is not only a
special day for all mothers, but for all
employees as well, as it is a legal holiday
and anyone who is required to work on August
15 will be paid double their normal pay for
the day.
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