Mothering Sunday

Mothering Sunday is the celebration of motherhood in the United Kingdom. It takes place on the fourth Sunday of Lent. This Sunday is also known as Mid-lent Sunday, Rose Sunday and Laetare Sunday. Traditionally the children will bring gifts of flowers and chocolates to their mother. Breakfast in bed is also an expectation, as is a relaxing, carefree day.

Originally comes from 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

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