Heart-warming Mother's Day Portraits

1)"Ethel" by Alan

"Every time I look at this shot, I am reminded of how fiercely protective, devoted and caring she was (and still is). Today, as a proud, protective and devoted father of two, I am totally thankful for all she passed on."

Image courtesy of Flickr, Alan

2)"Belkis" by Guillermo

"We are Cubans, and my mother is so special because she showed me that no work is above you and that you should respect and appreciate anybody that earns his way. She also taught us that the only thing that nobody can take away from you is what you know. Right now she is recovering from a fall and is not doing well, but her independent spirit and strength remain unshaken."

Image courtesy of Flickr, Guillermo

    3)"Hanisa Ojang" by Imran Kadir

"My mom very special to me. She's a dedicated person and has raised all her children despite being a farmer. She's never been to school but always stresses the importance of education. She's the jewel of my life."

Image courtesy of Flickr, Imran Kadir

4)"Josephine" by Dan

"My mom is special because she loves me unconditionally."

Image courtesy of Flickr, Dan

5)"Marion" by Isaac

"She is the second person that I ever called 'Mom.' Marion married my dad 10 years after my mother passed on and has always been there for us like a rock."

Image courtesy of Flickr, Isaac

6)"Joy" by Heather

"My mum is just different."

Image courtesy of Flickr, Heather

7)"Rosario" by Junior

"My mom is special because she raised 12 children (six girls, five boys) all while being a seamstress. Dad worked most of the day to support such a huge family. They were so loving and affectionate with each other that they were my model for a good marriage."

Image courtesy of Flickr, Junior

8)"Ursula" by Stefano

"My mother died a and half year ago. I believe that the smile she has is incredibly sweet. My mother is special because her unconditional love gives me strength every day."

9)"Carol" by Lauren

"She's the best mom in the world because she has the biggest, compassionate heart and she carries me through everything and spreads her love through her beautiful smile to everyone she meets. I love her very much."

Image courtesy of Flickr, Lauren

Do You Know the Difference of Mother's Day and Mothering Sunday

Did you ever wonder why Mother's Day in the United Kingdom and the United States are on different days?

Although they seem very similar now, they're actually completely different holidays with very different origins.

Hundreds of years ago in Britain, it was a tradition that once a year, during Lent, people would worship at their "mother" church. This would be the largest church or cathedral in the area, as opposed to smaller parish churches in towns and villages.

Children in service or apprenticeships, some as young as 10, would be given this day off to go to their mother church with their families. This became known as "Mothering Sunday," and the children, who likely hadn't seen their mothers for some time, would bring their mums flowers and cakes as gifts.

While this tradition died out as church attendance dropped, Mothering Sunday remained the fourth Sunday of Lent in the UK. During World War II, the influence of American servicemen and women in the UK revived interest in the day.

Today in the UK, Mothering Sunday is just as commonly known as "Mother's Day" and it's celebrated the same way as in the States with the usual cards, flowers, chocolates and dining out.

In the u.s.

The Mother's Day tradition in the United States started much later than in the UK. The American celebration is all thanks to one dedicated daughter — a West Virginian woman called Anna Jarvis.

Jarvis' mother, Ann Jarvis, was a social activist and the founder of Mothers' Day Work Clubs. She was passionate about the idea of encouraging and celebrating motherhood and is quoted as once stating: "I hope and pray that someone, sometime, will found a memorial mothers day commemorating her for the matchless service she renders to humanity in every field of life. She is entitled to it."

When Ann Jarvis died, Anna Jarvis decided to make her mother's wish a reality. Jarvis organized a memorial service for her, and all mothers, in her home town of Grafton, West Virginia. Now recognized as the first official observance of Mother's Day, the ceremony took place on May 10, 1908.

The Mother's Day concept grew in popularity and was observed in an increasing number of states as the years went on. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson declared the second Sunday in May would formally became the national holiday of "Mother's Day."

Today Mothers Day is celebrated in several countries including US, UK, India, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia, Mexico, Canada, China, Japan and Belgium. People take the day as an opportunity to pay tribute to their mothers and thank them for all their love and support. The day has become hugely popular and in several countries phone lines witness maximum traffic. There is also a tradition of gifting flowers, cards and others gift to mothers on the Mothers Day. The festival has become commercialized to a great extent. Florists, card manufacturers and gift sellers see huge business potential in the day and make good money through a rigorous advertising campaign. 

Mother's Day 2015: The Best Films to Watch With Your Mum

There are plenty of good movies that are just right for watching on mother's day. In this reservoir, there are some mother daughter movies that explain the beautiful relationship that a mother and daughter share with each other. Remember, to consider your mom's choice while selecting a movie. After all, it's her day! If she likes romantic comedies, then opt for movies like 'The Goodbye Girl', 'Bringing Up Baby', 'Green Card', or 'Four Weddings And A Funeral'. If she prefers weepy melodrama, then she is definitely going to like movies like 'Terms Of Endearment', 'The Way We Are', 'Steel Magnolias', or 'Beaches'. If you are planning a movie show for the entire family, then select movies like 'Sound of Music', 'Baby's Day Out', or 'Home Alone'. Here is a comprehensive list on Hollywood flicks that you can sit and enjoy with your mom on mother's day. Glance through the list to get an idea. 

Top 10 unforgettable movies about mothers

1. Waitress

2. Mermaids

3. Chocolat

4. Little Miss Sunshine

5. The Birdcage

6. Away We Go

7. I Love You to Death

8. The Shipping News

9. Parenthood

10. Fried Green Tomatoes

List of Mother's Day Movies

Romantic Comedy

When Harry Met Sally: Starred by Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, this classic romantic comedy has a perfectly paced script, fantastic chemistry between the leads, and all important ingredients of a good movie. 

Pretty Woman: Even if your mom has watched this movie in the past, she won't mind watching again if she is a big Julia Roberts fan. 

Bridget Jones Diary: Spices with romance and wicked humor, this is one of the best romantic comedies made ever in Hollywood. 

Weepy Melodrama

Titanic: Starring Leonardo DeCaprio and Kate Winslet, this epic melodramatic movie will definitely leave a lasting impression on your mom.

Far From Heaven: This is one of the most classic melodramas made till date. 

Here Is A List Of Some Fabulous Movies For Mother's Day:

Mommie dearest

Terms of Endearment

All About My Mother

Tugboat Annie

Step mom

Breaking home ties

Parenthood

Imitation of Life

Stella Dallas

The Grapes of Wrath

Beaches

An Affair to Remember

The English Patient

Love Story

Steel Magnolias

Anywhere But Here

Mermaids

Freaky Friday

The Joy Luck Club

The Parent Trap

Auntie Mame

Steel Magnolias

To say that mothers are an important part of our lives is almost a no-brainer. But what makes us still reiterate that is the fact we are living in an age where relationships and things are increasingly being taken for granted.

Stella Dallas

In the reservoir of famous movies dedicated to motherhood, the most prominent name is that of Stella Dallas, a heart touching story of a sacrificing mother. It is a very apt movie to watch with your mom on mother's day as the movie

The Grapes Of Wrath

The movie "The grapes of wrath" is a very sentimental story with a social message. The movies' star cast includes: Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell & John Carradaine among others. John Ford has superbly directed this wonderful black and white classic film.

Tugboat Annie

Technology in the modern age has opened a floodgate of new opportunities and possibilities that conveniently gives a false feeling of things being easily attainable and replaceable. It is sad to note that the youth today applies the same thought to relationships

The Word Mother In Different Languages

All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother' - Abraham Lincoln. The first word that every child learns to speak is 'mother', and that is as good as truth. The word 'mother' has a lot of love, care, respect embedded in it. When you are in pain or trouble, the first word that comes out from you is "momma" or "mother". This signifies that the first person who comes to your mind at times of pain or trouble is your mother. Mother's day is a special occasion that is meant to honor all the mothers for their love, support, care, and sacrifices. If you are planning to do something unique for her this mother's day then why not call her in different languages? She will definitely be thrilled by this! If you are wondering how the word 'mother' is said in different languages, then go through the section below where the word mother is listed in different languages. 

Ways Of Saying Mother In Different Languages

Afrikaans: Moeder, Ma

Albanian: Nënë, Mëmë

Arabic: Ahm

Aragones: Mai

Asturian: Ma

Aymara: Taica

Azeri (Latin Script): Ana

Basque: Ama

Belarusan: Matka

Bergamasco: Màder

Bolognese: Mèder

Bosnian: Majka

Brazilian Portuguese: Mãe

Bresciano: Madèr

Breton: Mamm

Bulgarian: Majka

Byelorussian: Macii

Calabrese: Matre, Mamma

Caló: Bata, Dai

Catalan: Mare

Cebuano: Inahan, Nanay

Chechen: Nana

Croatian: Mati, Majka

Czech: Abatyse

Danish: Mor

Dutch: Moeder, Moer

Dzoratâi: Mére

English: Mother, Mama, Mom

Esperanto: Patrino, Panjo

Estonian: Ema

Faeroese: Móðir

Finnish: Äiti

French: Mère, Maman

Frisian: Emo, Emä, Kantaäiti, Äiti

Furlan: Mari

Galician: Nai

German: Mutter

Greek: Màna

Griko: Salentino, Mána

Hawaiian: Makuahine

Hindi : Ma, Maji

Hungarian: Anya, Fu

Icelandic: Móðir

Ilongo: Iloy, Nanay, Nay

Indonesian: Induk, Ibu, Biang, Nyokap

Irish: Máthair

Italian: Madre, Mamma

Japanese: Okaasan, Haha

Judeo Spanish: Madre

Kannada: Amma

Kurdish: Kurmanji Daya

Ladino: Uma

Latin: Mater

Leonese: Mai

Ligurian: Maire

Limburgian: Moder, Mojer, Mam

Lingala: Mama

Lithuanian: Motina

Lombardo Occidentale:  Madar

Lunfardo: Vieja

Macedonian: Majka

Malagasy: Reny

Malay: Emak

Maltese: Omm

Mantuan: Madar

Maori: Ewe, Haakui

Mapunzugun: Ñuke, Ñuque

Marathi: Aayi

Mongolian: `eh

Mudnés: Medra, mama

Sardinian Logudoresu: Madre, Mamma

Neapolitan: Mamma

Serbian: Majka

Norwegian: Madre

Shona: Amai

Occitan: Maire

Sicilian: Matri

Old Greek: Mytyr

Slovak: Mama, Matka

Parmigiano: Mädra

Slovenian: Máti

Persian: Madr, Maman

Spanish: Madre, Mamá, Mami

Piemontese Mare

Swahili: Mama, Mzazi, Mzaa

Polish: Matka, Mama

Swedish: Mamma, Mor, Morsa

Portuguese: Mãe

Swiss German: Mueter

Punjabi: Mai, Mataji, Pabo

Telugu: Amma

Quechua: Mama

Triestino: Mare

Rapanui :Matu'a Vahine

Turkish: Anne, Ana, Valide

Reggiano: Mèdra

Turkmen: Eje

Romagnolo: Mèder

Ukrainian: Mati

Romanian: Mama, Maica

Urdu: Ammee

Romansh: Mamma

Valencian: Mare

Venetian Mare

Russian: Mat'

Viestano : Mamm'

Saami : Eadni

Vietnamese: me

Samoan : Tina

Wallon: Mére

Sardinian (Limba Sarda Unificada): Mama

Welsh: Mam

Sardinian Campidanesu: mamai

Yiddish: Muter

Zeneize: Moæ

Mothers Day Wallpaper- Mothers Day Wallpaper Free Download

Celebrate the beautiful spirit of Mother's Day festival with these cute Mother's Day Wallpapers!  You may also share these Mother's Day Wall Paper with your friends and dear ones.

Inspirational Quote of the Mothers Day 2015

The event "Mother's Day" comes every year.This time it is on the 10th of May.We all think great ideas to wish our moms.In this article i am coming with some Inspirational Quotes.

Happy Mother’s Day 2015 Inspiration Quotes & Messages

A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.  ~Tenneva Jordan

Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.  ~Marion C. Garretty, quoted in A Little Spoonful of Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul

Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn,

Hundreds of bees in the purple clover,

Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn,

But only one mother the wide world over.

~George Cooper

Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs… since the payment is pure love.  ~Mildred B. Vermont

The sweetest sounds to mortals given

Are heard in Mother, Home, and Heaven.

~William Goldsmith Brown

Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.  ~William Makepeace Thackeray

A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest.  ~Irish Proverb

A baby asked God, “They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?”

“Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.”

The child further inquired, “But tell me, here in heaven I don’t have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy.”

God said, “Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel’s love and be very happy.”

Again the child asked, “And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don’t know the language?”

God said, “Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak.”

“And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?”

God said, “Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.”

“Who will protect me?”

God said, “Your angel will defend you even if it means risking it’s life.”

“But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore.”

God said, “Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you.”

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, “God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel’s name.”

“You will simply call her, ‘Mom.'”

M-O-T-H-E-R

“M” is for the million things she gave me,

“O” means only that she’s growing old,

“T” is for the tears she shed to save me,

“H” is for her heart of purest gold;

“E” is for her eyes, with love-light shining,

“R” means right, and right she’ll always be,

Put them all together, they spell “MOTHER,”

A word that means the world to me.

God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers. – Jewish Proverb

A young boy said to his mother, ‘How old were you when I was born?’ His mother replied, ’23.’ ‘Wow, that’s a lot of time we missed spending together.’

Happy Mothers Day 2015 Facebook Cool Timeline cover pictures

It is one of the most popular days in the globe and celebrated all around the world on different dates. Second Sunday of May is the most popular day to celebrate Mothers Day, over 75 countries including USA, Canada, China, India, and others  celebrate the on the same day. The day marked as honour to Mother and grandmother’s contribution in family and society. People celebrate Mothers day with many ways like gifting, flowers, Greeting Cards, Wishing mother, or a special meal at restaurants. Take a look at following Cool Mothers Day Images for FB