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Mothering Sunday is a time to celebrate with special remembrances in e-mails, long-distance phone calls, a special serving of breakfast in bed, or a dinner out on the town, along with special bouquets and hand made greeting cards just for Mum.

The modern version of Mothering Sunday has its roots in the 19th century, when domestic help were allowed a day off each year (traditionally the fourth Sunday in Lent) to visit home, mother and family. A special presentation of a Simnel cake was the tradition, although today the fruit-filled cake is also commonly served at Easter.

While historically Mothering Sunday bears little connection to the American Mother's Day it has now become more widely referred to as "Mothers Day" throughout Great Britain — and the sentiment is certainly the same!

In 2008, Mothering Sunday falls on March 2.

Surf around for more online resources that help remember her with e-cards, flowers and cyber treats, poems and quotes, along with more of the history, traditions, trivia and fun facts associated with Mother's Day in the UK ...

BBC - Religion & Ethics - Mothering Sunday - A deep dig into the tradition of the day before the 19th century, when the faithful were required to visit their town's "mother church" at least once a year, eventually growing into the yearly celebration now honoring mothers everywhere.

Mothers Day UK (Mothering Sunday) in England - Nicely told tale of the historic origins of the day. along with more on modern celebrations, and how Mother's Day is celebrated worldwide.

Mothering Sunday E-Cards - Select images along with a brief history of the day, from the British Library.

Mother's Day Greeting Cards from 123Greetings.com - Dozens of e-cards to send in categories ranging from new moms to special aunts and grandmothers, along with suggestions on general greetings just right for Mother's Day.

Mother's Day Crafts - Wonderful, kid-friendly ideas for honoring mothers with complete, illustrated instructions for hand-made greeting cards, tissue-paper flowers, pretend stained glass and lots more.

Annie's Mother's Day GIFs & Background - The motherlode of images and animations including cakes, flowers, roses, banners, greetings.

Free Mother's Day Clipart - Nice collection for non-profit use including bouquets, wreaths, bird and animals.

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