The origin of Mother’s Day can be traced back to the ancient Greek and Romans, with the ancient annual spring festival the Greeks dedicated to maternal goddesses. The Greeks used the occasion to honor Rhea, wife of Cronus and the mother of many deities of Greek mythology.

The celebration of Mother’s Day has also been traced back to 1600s in UK, known as Mothering Sunday. This was celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of Lent (the 40 day period leading up to Easter) to honor mothers.

Custom of celebrating Mothering Sunday died out almost completely by the 19th century. However, the day came to be celebrated again after World War II, when American servicemen brought the custom to the USA

A favorite for so many mums are a bunch of flowers. You can pay as little or as much as you like. Have a look around your garden and see what you can pick to make a display, or go along to the local flower shop.

Another traditional and easy option is a box of chocolates for Mothers Day. You could even combine it with a bunch of flowers

Next of course, is jewellery gift ideas for Mothers Day 2010. You can choose her birth stone, or a locket or maybe a charm to add to her bracelet. If she doesn’t have a charm bracelet yet, then now’s the time to start her off. For some great jewellery gifts click HERE

Don’t forget the perfume! Mothers love perfume as a gift for Mothers day. Maybe you already know her favorite scent, or perhaps you could surprise her with another bottle of perfume.

Every day should be a special day for your mother, not just Mothers Day – however, it’s a great opportunity to remind her just how much you love her, with a special Mothers Day Gift

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Pre-decimal coins feature the Australian Coat of Arms together with the year of minting. Our kangaroo and emu were chosen for this design because neither can walk backward.

Each coin featured has its own story to tell after being in circulation for many years. This charm is highlighted by the slight imperfections which show on some coins, making each timepiece unique and a real collectors item.

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