When King Henry III. of England, in the early 13th century, ordered Motheringday to be celebrated on Laetare, the fourth Sunday in Lent, he had the "mother church" more in mind than women.
Soon, history has it, the visit to your mother church — maybe your mother's church — became a family get-together, and Mothering Sunday a celebration of mothers.
Other parts of the world have different Mother's Day histories and dates, of course. In any event (and at any time), a sweet card for mom will be welcome:
›› Send a Mother's Day card via email, and wish a happy holiday. (Outlook, Outlook Express)