{"id":32019,"date":"2014-03-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-03-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/32019\/ten-heartwarming-things-all-lebanese-mothers-do"},"modified":"2023-08-11T03:35:55","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T03:35:55","slug":"ten-heartwarming-things-all-lebanese-mothers-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/32019\/ten-heartwarming-things-all-lebanese-mothers-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Heartwarming Things All Lebanese Mothers Do"},"content":{"rendered":"There is, perhaps, nothing in this world more wonderful than a mother\u2019s unconditional love. No matter how old we get, how far we travel, or who we strive to become, their presence is always felt in our lives. <br \/>  <br \/>  They are, after all, the reason we are here.<br \/>  <br \/>  And, indeed, all mothers tend to act the same; it\u2019s like there\u2019s this\u2026 universal mother code, a language secretly transferred over borders and continents that unifies their behaviors and advice. But, since this is Mother\u2019s Day in our part of the world, here&#8217;s a list of things specific to our mamas and our mamas alone. Check it out.<br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>1. She calls us &#8220;Mama&#8221;<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/32019-9.png\"width=\"100%\"><br \/>  <br \/>  The paradox of all paradoxes: in Arab countries, mothers call their kids &#8220;mama.&#8221; Some attribute it to the shortening of phrases like \u201cYa alb el mama\u201d (the heart of mom) to simply \u201cmama\u201d. Word of advice: If you haven\u2019t used a joke after your mother exclaimed, \u201cMama, please behave!\u201d to your advantage and asked her, \u201cWhy are you asking yourself to behave?\u201d it\u2019s still not too late.<br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>2. She insists that zaatar makes you smarter <\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/32019-4-250x166.png\"width=\"100%\"><br \/>  (Photo via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maureenabood.com\/2011\/09\/13\/ingredient-za%E2%80%99atar\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">maureenabood.com<\/a>)<br \/>  <br \/>  The childhood days of waking up to delicious zaatar and fresh bread from the neighborhood bakery is an all-too familiar memory for most of us \u2013 particularly before exams or job interviews. And if you ever dared ask your mother for sausage and eggs, you would get the even more familiar response of, \u201cMama, zaatar makes you smarter!\u201d Although it is said to be a myth created as a consequence of the abundance of zaatar during the civil war, it remains a commonly held belief among Lebanese that zaatar makes the mind and body more alert.<br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>3. She prepares Yansoon as a cure to almost everything <\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/32019-250x188.png\"width=\"100%\"><br \/>  (Photo via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food.com\/bb\/viewtopic.zsp?t=144190&#038;start=105&#038;sid=d3448da662bff0d91419d5783b416ffe\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">food.com<\/a>)<br \/>  <br \/>  Sick nights were always marked by our mother staying up late to drench the towel in cold water and drape it over our scorching heads. In addition to that, she always seemed to believe that no matter what we had \u2013 be it the flu, chicken pox, or food poisoning \u2013 yansoon tea was the cure. We would argue and try to avoid the taste of the licorice-flavored cup of burning tea but we\u2019d be met with, \u201cdrink it up before it gets cold!\u201d anyway.<br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>4. She listens to Fairuz or Oum Koulthoum every morning <\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/32019-1-250x187.png\"width=\"100%\"><br \/>  (Photo via <a href=\"https:\/\/the-legend-fayrouz.tumblr.com\/post\/27594372746\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Tumblr.com<\/a>)<br \/>  <br \/>  Early mornings were marked by the sound of an old Arabic mix tape playing in the living room or during our rides to school. If you ever dared complain and asked to switch to a \u201ccooler\u201d English Channel or CD, you would hear her rant, \u201cWhen I was your age, I didn\u2019t care about this silly American music! Arabic music is the only real music!\u201d<br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>5. She recites verses from the Qur\u2019an\/Bible over you while you sleep<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/32019-2-250x142.png\"width=\"100%\"><br \/>  (Photo via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lds-memes.org\/memes\/1155-Daughter-Will-be-Inspired-in-the-Selection-of-her-Companions.shtml\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">lds-memes.org<\/a>)<br \/>  <br \/>  Our mother\u2019s made it a habit to pray over us, using almost voodoo-like hand gestures, when we were children. Their prayers would always be finalized with a goodnight kiss on the forehead and a tuck in bed. Today, when we\u2019re miles away (*tear*), she doesn&#8217;t hesitate to end phone calls with <i>Allah ma\u2019ik<\/i> or <i>3adra tehmeeki<\/i>.<br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>6. She tells you to beware the Kharze zar2a (Evil Eye) <\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/32019-6-250x174.png\"width=\"100%\"><br \/>  <br \/>  Lebanese mothers are superstitious \u2013 very, very superstitious. They believe everyone is jealous of their children. If their children ever get a bad grade in class, it&#8217;s simply because \u201csomeone hit you with the evil eye.\u201d Yes, even if you failed every course miserably it was not, God forbid, your lack of intelligence (you were eating your zaatar sandwich every day, after all!) but rather, other people\u2019s jealousy toward you. Other types of superstitions include, but are not limited to: turning your slippers frontward, crossing in front of cats, breaking a mirror, and knocking on wood.<br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>7. \u201cNshallah\u201d means no<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/32019-7-250x180.png\"width=\"100%\"><br \/>  <br \/>  This is the most dreaded answer to a question. Take it as a rule of thumb: <i>Nshallah<\/i> (if God wills it) simply means &#8220;no.&#8221;  Nee. La2. Nay. Non.<br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>8. She loves cooking your favorite meal<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/32019-8-250x152.png\"width=\"100%\"><br \/>  (Photo via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/174021973075823968\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest.com<\/a>)<br \/>  <br \/>  Nothing in the world lights her beautiful face up more than when you take a bit of the wara\u2019 \u2018inab, put a big smile on your face, and say, \u201cI\u2019ve never tasted anything better.\u201d<br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>9. She insists she was first in her class<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/32019-3-220x250.png\"width=\"100%\"><br \/>  <br \/>  Don\u2019t ask me how, but it seems every one of our mothers were the first in their class when they were going to school. They were all dedicated and intelligent, not to mention, their teachers\u2019 favorites.<br \/>  <br \/>  <b><big><big>10. She tells you never to leave the house with wet hair<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/32019-5-250x167.png\"width=\"100%\"><br \/>  (Photo via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellasugar.com\/How-Blow-Dry-Your-Hair-Like-Pro-19100210\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">bellasugar.com<\/a>)<br \/>  <br \/>  Our mothers&#8217; worst fear is having you leave the house with your hair wet and consequently catching a cold. The horror of drying our hair after every shower, to prevent our mother\u2019s almost rhythmic complaints, was a daily struggle. And guess what? Going out with wet hair isn&#8217;t correlated with getting sick, but we\u2019ll still continue to do it, because, well, we love you. Worrying is their middle name.  If, in two minutes you have not answered her phone call, all of your friends \u2013 hell, even your acquaintances \u2013 will get a ring from good ol\u2019 mama. <br \/>  <br \/>  Happy Mother&#8217;s Day!    <figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"188\" data-id=\"444929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/32019-250x188.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-444929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/32019-250x188.png 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/32019.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"187\" data-id=\"444931\" 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