History of Mother's Day in United Kingdom and Ireland

In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Mother's Day is also known as Mothering Sunday and falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent, exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday.  This year, Mother's Day falls on the 14th March 2010 - so make a note in your diaries...

It is believed to have originated from the 16th century Christian practice of visiting one's mother church annually, which meant that most mothers would be reunited with their children on this day. Most historians believe that young apprentices and young women in servitude were released by their masters that weekend in order to visit their families.

As a result of secularization, it is now principally used to show appreciation to one's mother, although it is still recognized in the historical sense by some churches, with attention paid to Mary the mother of Jesus Christ as well as the traditional concept 'Mother Church'.

So What's Hot for this year...

Without a shadow of doubt the hottest present for your mother this year has to be Pandora Charm Beads and Jewellery.  Burns Jewellers have a vast selection of Pandora available in all out stores.

But you should also consider the collections available in Swarovski Crystal and Jewellery, with prices starting from £14.00 for a Swarovski Crystal Pen, this is such a perfect gift for Mother's Day

Dates for Mothering Sunday

2010 14 March
2011 03 April
2012 18 March
2013 10 March
2014 30 March
2015 15 March
2016 06 March