Mothers Day

Mother’s Day is celebrated worldwide to acknowledge and honour all the mothers who play a crucial role in shaping our lives. Mothers Day is celebrated on different days in different parts of the world according to the diverse origins, customs and cultures. In Britain, Mothers Day is also known as Mothering Sunday. It is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which comes exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday. The celebration originates back to the 16th century, where children had to visit their mother’s church yearly.

Mothers are showered with gifts on the occasion. Innovative gift ideas lead to wonderful gifts for one's mother. Popular gift ideas for Mothers Day are flowers. One can choose the mother’s favourite flowers or even plants as gifts for the occasion. Jewellery is another gift idea and a popular item is the mother’s ring. Mothers also love being pampered so a gift certificate to her favourite salon or spa works in her favour.

Mothers who love gardening can be given gardening tools, potting & planting workbenches, garden stakes, garden kneelers or bird feeders. Working mothers can be gifted laptop bags, useful gadgets, watches and colourful passport covers, among others. Books, photo frames, clothes, paintings and wine are other items. Theme based gift items are a popular gift choice of mothers. Gift baskets come with the mother’s favourite goodies.