Mark the day in your diary lest you forget, 14th March is Mother’s Day.

Traditionally, ‘Mothering Sunday’ was a day on which people made a point of visiting their nearest big church (the Mother Church).

It was also usually a day when those 'in service', as maids or servants, were given the day off in order to visit their family.

Today, it has evolved into a day when children pay respect to their mothers, sending cards and present in thanks. So, just how will you choose to spoil your mum this year?

 
Happy Mother's Day
A selection of model-released photography
Famous Mothers
Madonna with her youngsters...
Stars and their Mothers
Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson
Stars and their Grandmothers
Rosario Dawson with grandmother Mima