A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path. - Agatha Christie

The day that celebrates the bond of a mother and a child is Mothers Day. It is celebrated in most countries including US, Australia, Canada and India on the second Sunday of May. And even though the date for Mother's Day is different the world over, the feelings never change.

Mother's Day UK

In UK, Mother's Day celebrations take place on the fourth Sunday in the month of Lent. 'Lent' is the 40 day period, which leads up to Easter. Since the Lent days are not fixed, the date for mothers Day changes every year. Mothers Day came to be celebrated in UK in 17th century as Mothering Sunday. With time, Mothering Sunday has been popularised as Mothers Day in United Kingdom and is celebrated in much the same way as it is celebrated the world over.

Nature of Celebrations on Mother's Day

The United Kingdom will celebrate 'Mothering Sunday' (Mother's Day UK 2010) on 14th March 2010. This is an occasion to be made special for mothers. Mother's Day is the perfect time for the children to express their love and respect to their mothers.

People exchange Mother's Day gifts, flowers, beautiful cards and crafts with their mothers on this day. The gift in the past was a Mothering Cake, which is a kind of fruitcake or fruit-filled pastry that is also known as Simnels. It was/is also a tradition to have a family dinner on this day. Furmety is a sweetened boiled cereal dish that was/is served at the family dinner.

Some Ways of Making Your Mother Feel Loved

It is the time to appreciate and give some special attention to your mother on Mother's Day. From helping her with the household work to cooking a meal for her which includes baking a cake to arranging a get together for her, there are so many ways of making this day memorable for your mother. One could also arrange for an outing on this day. The excursion can include a picnic, lunch, a shopping spree or a movie and dinner. It could be a longer getaway of two to three days with the entire family.

Gift Ideas for a Mother on Mothers Day

It is true that a mothers love can never be equated with any gesture in this world. A well meaning act of giving gifts is able to convey that which words cannot. Mother's Day presents also help in adding to the expression of love and gratitude. Some Mother's Day gift ideas are personalised gifts, delicious recipes, household items, flower gift basket, greeting cards, apparels, books, music gifts and jewelry.

It is the time to pay tributes to and revel in all the aspects of motherhood with one of the most universal celebrations of all, Mother's Day.