In UK, Mothering Sunday is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent, ie three weeks before Easter. This year it falls on March 11th Sunday.
When did Mother's day celebrations begin?
Celebrations of mothers day can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. They held festivals in honor of the Mother Goddesses Rhea and Cybele.
During 16th century,children and young people who were working as a domestic servants were given a day off to visit their families and return to their 'mother church'. The children were pick wild flowers along the way to place in the church or give it to their mothers. It was often the only time that whole families could gather together, Since on other days they were prevented by conflicting working hours. (Wikipedia)
Anna Jarvis(1864-1948) an American social activist campaigned for an official day to honor mothers. In 1914, President Wilson declared the second Sunday in May,as Mother's day.
A vicars daughter Constance Penswick-Smith created the Mothering Sunday Movement, inspired by Anna Jarvis. By the 1950's Mothering Sunday was celebrated across all the UK. In May 1932 Mother's day was adopted in Japan.
Simnel Cake
Simnel cake is a light fruit cake which is covered with layer of marzipan. It's decorated with 11 0r 12 balls of marzipan. It's representing the 11 disciples and Jesus Christ. Simnel cake is traditionally eaten on Easter day, and the olden days the female servants bake their own cakes to take it to their mothers on mothering Sunday.
Happy Mother's Day to all the lovely mothers in EC.
My humble opinion is, our lovely mothers not only one day in a year been recognized and celebrated. They should remembered and looked after every single day. We should remember all their sacrifices and their tireless work to give us a better life.
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Thank you, dear Adaline! :)
Dear Roman, Thank you so much for taking your time reading and leaving your precious comment. I really appreciate it. Yes our mums are the best in the world. Have a wonderful day your lovely mum! God bless her!
Dear Rahul Wazir, Thank you so much for taking your time reading and leaving a beautiful comment, I appreciate it. I am glad to hear about your lovely mum, yes our mums always there for us is int. I wish your mum a very Happy Mother's day! May God bless her!
Dear Jack Aurora, Thank you so much for taking your time reading and leaving a lovely comment. I appreciate it. Yes our mothers are treasures.
Dear Adaline,
Thank you for sharing this nice blog!
I didn't know about origin of Mother's Day.
You are right! We should appreciate our mothers every day!
I don't know why, but I am sure, that mothers always see their kids as the best kids in the world. Same way, as kids always see their mothers the best mothers in the world!
Happy Mother's Day!!!
Hi Adaline,
Very nice blog, everything is about mother always impressed me, because without affection of my mother I would not exist till nowadays. In my country Indonesia, The Mother's day is celebrated on 22 December.
I completely agree that appreciation to our mother should not only shown in Mother's Day in every year but should be everyday. We can not pay her tiredness and her love with money as much as we have, It will not be enough.
Happy Mother's Day to mothers all over the world. Thanks for sharing with us.
Dear Setarah, Thank you for taking your time reading and comment. I appreciate it. God bless you too sweet heart!
Dear Adaline, I didn't know about the story behind mother's day. It was very interesting. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for congratulating me, because i'm a mother too.:D God bless all mothers.
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