Mothering Sunday

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.

Related Topics:
United Kingdom - Sunday - Lent - Mother's Day - Rose Sunday - Laetare Sunday

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It originates with the Victorian practice of allowing servants to return home to visit their mothers on this day.

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See also: Father's Day, Mother's Day.

Related Topics:
Father's Day - Mother's Day

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BBC Mothering Sunday

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