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From Foodhall treats to beautiful blooms and gorgeous recipe ideas, find all the inspiration you need to make Mum’s day extra-special.

Beautiful bouquets: Online

Show Mum she’s blooming brilliant with our online flowers, available to pre-order from 15 Feb.

Bring on the blooms

Flower power: In-store blooms

You can’t go wrong with a stunning bouquet on Mother’s Day. We’ve got plenty to choose from in-store.

Pick a bunch

Chill out and
dine in

Celebrating at home? Pick up our Mother’s Day Family Dine In.

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The tea-time treat

If your mum loves biscuits, our all-butter strawberry and clotted cream shortbread is just the thing.

Take the biscuit

She’s the one

Our You’re Incredi-bubble mallow and milk chocolate is as bubbly as Mum.

Bubbles this way

The best for Mum

Let your Mum know how special she is with our You’re Tea-rrific Chocolates.

Pour the love

The perfect selection

Make Mum’s day with our luxurious Chocolate Petite Patisserie.

Chocolate time

Pamper with Connie

Connie’s chilling out and relaxing in the spa this Mother’s Day.

Let’s relax

Gorgeous gifts, delivered

Our gorgeous hampers and letterbox gifts come with free, nominated-day delivery.

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Cheers to Mum

If you fancy celebrating with bubbles, try our vibrant mimosa and deliciously easy co*cktail recipes.

Grab a glass

Homemade with love

Explore our gorgeous recipes that will go down a treat.

Recipes please

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Did you know our Mother’s Day products are on Ocado?

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Say it with flowers

Show your appreciation for someone special this Mother’s Day with our incredible selection of online bouquets.

'For My Lovely Mum' is a pretty pink bouquet and has tonal shades of snapdragons, alstroemeria and white roses surrounded with aromatic eucalyptus foliage. It’s guaranteed to last for five days.

Our 'Mother’s Day Roses, Spray Roses and Stocks with Vase' is a sophisticated floral mix with powdery shades mingling with velvety burgundies and plums. It’s a gorgeous garden-style mix with a beautiful botanical scent, coming with a lovely glass vase that completes the gift.

Flower gifts are available to preorder from 15 February online with delivery from 5-10 March. Include a gift message to add that personal touch. You can even add little extras to selected bouquets, like a bottle of fizz or a home fragrance gift.

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Mum, you’re blooming amazing

Our 'Blooming Amazing Bouquet and Vase' comes in both lilac and pink and is the perfect gift this Mother’s Day. It features 18 stems including three stocks, four roses and two antirrhinums with a vase that can be kept and reused. A gift tag is also included so you can add an extra personal touch.

Buy our whole range of beautiful bouquets in-store from 7 March.

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The fuss-free Mother’s Day lunch

Our marvellous Mother’s Day Dine In is a flavour-packed, crowd-pleasing meal with none of the prep.

The serves-four feast includes a main, such as British Rump of Beef, and three sides, like Beef Dripping Roast Potatoes, Pigs in Blankets or Spring Greens, Cavolo Nero and Peas., all for just £20.

Pick up the Mother’s Day Family Dine In between 6-10 March in-store.

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The standout shortbread

If you’ll be celebrating Mother’s Day over a cuppa this year, why not bring along a pack of our All-Butter Strawberry and Clotted Cream Shortbread?

Presented in a beautifully designed strawberry tin, these moreish squares, handmade in Scotland, make a lovely gift for anyone who likes a biscuit (or two) with their tea.

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Bring a smile to her face

Our brilliant You’re Incredi-bubble Bar is flavoured with sparkling wine, mallow and shimmery orange sauce in milk chocolate. It’s im-pop-ible to not enjoy.

Pick up You’re Incredi-bubble in the Foodhall from 15 February

A cuppa love

If you’re looking for the perfect chocolatey treat for your tea-loving Mum, pick up our You’re Tea-rrific Chocolates – an adorable pack of milk chocolate teacups and a tea pot.

Find the chocolates in the Foodhall from 15 February

Delicate delicacies

Our Chocolate Petite Patisserie has six mini hand-decorated patisserie-inspired Belgian chocolates, filled with incredible flavours: Dulce De Leche Doughnut, Pastel de Nata, Lemon Cheesecake, Strawberry Fondant Cupcake, Panna Cotta Slice and Cookies and Cream Macaron. They will go down an absolute treat.

Find our Chocolate Petite Patisserie in the Foodhall from 15 February

Relax, unwind and indulge

Introducing our limited-edition Absolutely Spa-vellous Connie the Caterpillar Cake. Connie’s been chilling out with a pamper session at the spa, sporting her white chocolate cucumber eyes and towel.

This cute half-size version of our iconic chocolatey treat is the perfect way to spoil someone special this Mother’s Day. Annnd.... relax.

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Sealed, delivered... I’m yours

Available for delivery now, our Afternoon Tea Hamper is the perfect present to send straight to Mum. It’s packed with delicious Devon Scones to enjoy with fruity Elsanta Strawberry Jam, rich and indulgent Cornish Clotted Cream, and Luxury Tea. But that’s not all. What’s afternoon tea without cake and bubbles? We’ve also added our Red Velvet Cake, Mini Macarons, and Bellante Pink Prosecco – cheers to that!

We have so many gorgeous time-saving gifts to send straight to Mum on a nominated day, all with free delivery.

Buy Mother’s Day hampers, gifts and flowers

co*cktail hour

Raise a toast to Mum with easy-peasy, gorgeously vibrant co*cktails.

No Mother’s Day brunch would be complete without a mimosa. Simply pour our ready-made strawberry and mango mimosa into a champagne flute, then garnish with a sliced strawberry or mango.

Check out M&S Recipes for more co*cktail inspiration, including our radiant Rhubarb and Custard co*cktail using our Rhubarb Gin, a Camomile Margarita made with our Distilled Silver Tequila, or our Apple and Pear Whisky Sour which pairs perfectly with desserts.

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Sweet and simple recipes

Whip up a Mother’s Day feast with our selection of fabulous recipes. Treat your mum to a cosy pizza chicken traybake with parmesan-crusted potatoes and Tenderstem broccoli, or for a delightful dessert, our apple and pear crumble-topped cake.

Find everything you need to make these scrumptious recipes in the Foodhall.

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Find our products on Ocado

You can also find our Mother’s Day treats online at Ocado.

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Mother's Day | Recipes | M&S (2024)

FAQs

Is Mother's Day May 9 or March 21? ›

Mother's Day is an annual holiday celebrated in the United States on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds in general, as well as their positive contributions to their families and society.

Why is Mother's Day in May in the USA? ›

Ann Marie died on May 9, 1905, and her daughter, Anna, missed her mother greatly. She started a dedicated letter-writing campaign to declare an official Mother's Day. Through Andrews Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia, the first observance occurred on May 10, 1908.

Why is 14 May Mother's Day? ›

In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day in the United States and this official recognition led to the widespread celebration of Mother's Day in the country.

Why is Mother's Day different in the US? ›

Why is Mother's Day different in the UK than the US? The difference stems from their unique histories. The UK's "Mothering Sunday" originated as a religious event, while the US version was established by Anna Jarvis to honour mothers.

Why is Mother's Day on May 8th? ›

In 1914, then-U.S. President Wilson designated the second Sunday in May, the day Anna's mother died, as Mother's Day, making it a national holiday.

Why is May 10th Mother's Day? ›

On May 10, 1908, American activist Anna Jarvis held what is considered to be the first Mother's Day celebration. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Who created Mother's Day? What is National Hispanic Heritage Month?

What was the original name for mother's day? ›

Celebrations of mothers and motherhood can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals in honor of the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele, but the clearest modern precedent for Mother's Day is the early Christian festival known as “Mothering Sunday.”

Which two states were the first to observe mother's day? ›

While West Virginia was the first state to officially adopt the holiday, others followed suit. Proclamation of the day by the various states led Representative J. Thomas Heflin of Alabama and Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas to present a joint resolution to Congress that Mother's Day be observed nationwide.

In which country mothers day is not celebrated on same day as in us? ›

Some countries celebrate on different dates, and others in May. Mexico celebrates on May 10, Thailand on August 12, Peru the second Sunday of May, and France typically the last Sunday in May, while the United Kingdom celebrates on the last Sunday of Lent, which varies each year.

Why is Mother's Day celebrated twice? ›

Contrary to common belief, Mother's Day is not celebrated twice a year. The confusion often arises due to the observance of Mothering Sunday in some countries, including the UK.

What is the best message for a mother? ›

Appreciation Messages for Mother's Day
  • Thank you for always being there for me. ...
  • I appreciate all the sacrifices you've made. ...
  • Your love has no equal. ...
  • I'm so grateful for your guidance. ...
  • Thank you for being my rock and support. ...
  • Your strength inspires me every day. ...
  • I appreciate all the love you pour into our family.
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How is Mother's Day decided? ›

Mother's Day always falls on a Sunday and is determined by the lunar calendar. It occurs on the fourth Sunday in Lent, exactly three weeks before Easter and is usually towards the end of March or beginning of April. Have a look below to see when we'll be celebrating with mum over the next few years.

Who invented Mother's Day in usa? ›

Anna Maria Jarvis (May 1, 1864 – November 24, 1948) was the founder of Mother's Day in the United States. Her mother had frequently expressed a desire to establish such a holiday, and after her mother's death, Jarvis led the movement for the commemoration.

What came first Fathers day or Mothers Day? ›

Father's Day Controversy

Why not? Mother's Day came first (it was officially recognized in 1914), so men in the early 1900s associated such a tribute to women and found the idea too effeminate to their liking.

Why do Hispanics have a different Mother's Day? ›

Some people, however, state that in Mexico this day responds to a feminist movement. Today Mother's Day, or Día de la Madre in Spanish, also has a religious meaning, and in addition to celebrating moms, Mexican Catholics also honor the Virgin of Guadalupe.

Why is March 21 Mother's Day? ›

March 21 is celebrated as Mother's Day throughout the Middle East. It has been honored as a sacred day to celebrate mothers at the time of the spring equinox, the time for new life, a time to honor all life as sacred.

Who celebrates Mother's Day on March 21? ›

Dates of Mother's Day Around the World
DateCountry
21st MarchEgypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Lebanon, Mauritania, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
10th MayMexico, El Salvador, Guatamala
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Is Mother's Day in May or March? ›

In the US, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May each year. The idea started in America when a woman called Anna Jarvis held a small memorial service for her own mother on 12 May 1907.

Is Mother's Day always on May 9th? ›

In the United States, Mother's Day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday in May; therefore, the date changes yearly.

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