Holiday Gifts for Your Scottish Mother

This year take your Scottish mother back to her roots. Forget buying her the latest mp3 player. This Christmas, show her how much she really means to you. Blow her away with a little piece of Scotland.

Cornishware

If you really want to splurge on mom this Christmas season, cornishware is the way to go. If your mom is Scottish, nostalgic and over 40, cornishware will likely get her all warm and fuzzy. The T G Green line of ceramic kitchenware comes in an assortment of pieces, from milk jugs to sugar and coffee containers. Cornishware comes in an assortment of colors, but is almost always decorated with thick stripes. Unfortunately, cornishware is extremely hard come to by in the States. You will likely have to purchase your piece from an ebay dealer. If you have never purchased anything on ebay before, don't worry, most ebay sellers are honest. Just make sure that your cornishware piece bears the T G Green label, usually on the bottom. Keep in mind that authentic cornishware is old. Most pieces will be used, so make sure to ask about any craving or cracks along your piece.

If you've got plenty to spare, cornishware is a great way to show her how much you appreciate her and her heritage. If you can't afford a whole set, get her something small like a salt and pepper shaker. You'll be amazed at how even a tiny piece of cornishware will set her eyes alight.

Scottish-Themed CD's

Did your Scottish mother go nuts when Braveheart came out? If she doesn't already own the soundtrack, this Christmas is your chance to buy it for her. If she already happens to own the Braveheart soundtrack, there are many Scottish themed alternatives that would bring joyful tears to any Scottish mother. Celtic Woman is one. 5 women pair their beautiful voices with traditional instruments to bring an array of music, from folk to classic, to more popular music, including some remakes. There are about a dozen Celtic Woman cd's and at least one DVD to choose from.

British Candy

Forget those cheap, plastic candy canes filled with miniature snicker bars. This year get your Scottish mother some authentic British candy. Diet or no diet, she won't be able to resist a chocolate blast from the past. Stuff her stocking with some Cadbury's Flake chocolate bars or Maltesers and watch happily as her mouth waters over British candy she hasn't had since childhood. Look for local shops like The Bun Penny Market and Café in your area to find British candy distributors. Or check out www.britishcandy.com.

It doesn't take much to impress your Scottish mother. This Christmas, celebrate your mom's heritage. It will mean so much to her.