When is Mother’s Day 2020?
MOTHER’S Day will soon be upon us – but don’t panic, there’s still time to plan for the event. Here’s all you need to know about the tradition. When is Mother’s Day 2020? Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, March 22 this year Known by its religious name, Mothering Sunday, it has become more commercialised over […]
MOTHER’S Day will soon be upon us – but don’t panic, there’s still time to plan for the event.
Here’s all you need to know about the tradition.
When is Mother’s Day 2020?
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, March 22 this year
Known by its religious name, Mothering Sunday, it has become more commercialised over the years.
What is Mothering Sunday?
Mothering Sunday is a celebration held to honour mums and maternal figures.
The day has evolved into an occasion for kids to honour and give presents to their hardworking mums.
In the UK, it was originally linked to religion but has since lost a lot of its connections to the church and is mainly a family day.
Why does the UK have a different Mother’s Day to the US?
In the UK, the original event had nothing to do with mothers at all and it was a day for Christians to visit their “mother” church.
In the past, domestic servants were given the day off to return to their hometown and worship with their families.
On their way home, these youths would pick wild flowers to place in the church – or give to their mums.
The US event was launched separately and was not linked to religion but was dedicated entirely to mothers.
Why does the date of Mother’s Day change each year?
Mothering Sunday in the US is an annual holiday held on the second Sunday in May, so the date slightly varies each year.
In the UK, the date is linked to Easter, which is different each year as it is determined by the lunar calendar.
The UK’s Mother’s Day always falls on the fourth Sunday during the period of Lent, when people typically give up things like certain foods or bad habits for the days leading up to Easter.
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