Mothering Sunday
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| Dates for Mothering Sunday, 2004-2010 |
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2004: March 21
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Mothering Sunday is the celebration of motherhood in the United Kingdom, and takes place on the fourth Sunday of Lent. This Sunday is also known as Mid-lent Sunday, Mother's Day, Rose Sunday and Laetare Sunday. Traditionally children bring gifts of flowers and chocolates to their mothers. Breakfast in bed is also an expectation, as is a relaxing, carefree day.
It originates with the Victorian practice of allowing servants to return home to visit their mothers on this day.
See also: Father's Day, Mother's Day.
BBC Mothering Sunday (http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/features/mday/index.shtml)
External links
- Mothering Sunday (http://www.dayformothers.com/mothers-day-history/mothering-sunday.html)