People often assume that Mother's Day is a something promoted by Hallmark to make you buy their cards. But, in fact, the tradition of celebrating Mother's Day is an old one. The Greeks and the Romans worshipped the mother of the Gods, and although one's mother was not worshipped, the celebration was a beginning. The English celebrated Mothering Sunday on the fourth Sunday of lent; this celebration is very similar to the current Mother's Day celebrations. Anna M. Jarvis is credited with bringing this custom to the United States in the late 19th or early 20th century. Today, Mother's Day is a celebration of a mother's unconditional love, nourishing, and nurturing as well as her undaunted spirit.

Celebrated on the first Sunday in May, children and fathers make sure that the day is special and memorable, commemorating it by buying something special, making something nice, and trying to make the day perfect for their mom.

Buying a gift has become very important, and if you pay close attention to your mother's likes and dislikes, picking a present should be relatively easy. Flowers, perfume and chocolates are the staples of Mother's Day gifts, and most mothers will love anything their children. Even if you want the gift to be extra special, your choices are endless. You can get her something practical that she really wants, you can get her a personalized gift like a printed t-shirt or a plaque, or you can even name a star after her.

If you don't have the money to spend, you don't have to worry, as no one understands you better than your mom. In fact, she might feel bad if you spend more than you can afford. Less expensive alternatives for gifts include making make her something or giving her coupons for chores you can take on when she wants a break. What you must remember while picking up or making a present is that it is the thought that counts.