“In a child's eyes, a mother is a goddess. She can be glorious or terrible, benevolent or filled with wrath, but she commands love either way. I am convinced that this is the greatest power in the universe." These beautiful lines from the popular novel, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, written by N.K. Jemisin gracefully define the motherly love.

Mothers are the reflection of God, who created them out of sheer necessity. As God cannot be everywhere with everyone, so he created mothers with the same affections He holds in his heart for his humankind. These loving ladies takes extreme care of their child from the very moment they conceive until their birth and till they take their last breaths. She can fight with the world for you just to see her children happy as always. And, how can kids forget their blessings? They are actually powerful and make the impossible of things possible with just a few words and her hand on one’s head. They reality is – She cry when you cry, she laughs when you laugh, she is worried when you are worried, and she cooks the best food in this world!!!

Mother’s Day is an auspicious occasion to celebrate motherly love and the bond people share with their mothers. It is the best time to express your hearty emotions for her and shower immense love and respect through your heart touching gestures. This amazing moment is celebrated as Mothering Sunday in United Kingdom by all the British people with great pomp and show. This appealing day will fall on 27th March 2022 this year. The day is all about hugs, kisses, delectable sweet delicacies, and appealing Mother’s Day gifts. The residents of UK seek this splendid occasion as a getaway from the repetitive repertoires and indulge in some fun and get together with their families and friends.

Background

Mothering Sunday or Mother’s Day in UK is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of the month of Lent, i.e. March, since the thirteenth century. The celebrations of the event of Mother’s Day witnessed various transformations ever since their inception. Initially, this occasion was seen as customary church festival “Refreshment Sunday", in which people revisited their “mother churches” where they were baptized along with their families.

By the 17th century, this tradition witnessed a reformation and this day soon began to associated with the honoring of the natural mothers. British people started paying special homage to their mothers on the occasion of Mother’s Day.

The jollification of this promising day observed a tremendous shift by the 18th and 19th centuries. The citizens working in different corner of the country returned to their home towns and villages to spend the holiday with their parents. People working as servants for elite class were also given a holiday for Mothering Sunday. They used to take gifts for their mothers like food and clothing from their employers for her. With time, this tradition got carried forward to the contemporary times and modern people began to celebrate Mothering Sunday with great fun and excitement by families.

Celebration of Mothering Sunday in United Kingdom

Mothering Sunday is a fabulous time to venerate and award your mother’s motherly love for you with amazing gifts and celebrations. Be it your mom, grandma, or your mother-in-law, honor all the charming ladies in your life for the unconditional love and support they have showered on you their entire lives. Take a beautiful greeting card along with some incredible gifts; take her out for a lunch or dinner at a restaurant serving her favorite cuisine. If you can’t make it for this Mothering Sunday, send fantastic gifts to your mothers online.

Other common Mother's Day gifts include flowers, cakes, chocolates, jewelry, and plush attires. People can also present a salon vouchers for beauty treatment or a fun day out. Days and weeks before the Mothering Sunday, lots of schools and children's organizations assist their students to prepare a beautiful handmade card or gift for their mothers.

Public Life

The public life in UK on the occasion of Mothering Sunday is a usual one. The public transportation services run on their regular Sunday schedules. The restaurants, cafes, and hotels get fully booked in advance for this marvellous occasion. People plan this day magnificently considering the taste and preferences of their mothers.

Traditional Food

The occasion of Mother’s Day in United Kingdom is a fantastic time for indulging in mouth-watering delicacies after a traditional fast (meant for a self-imposed penance) kept by the UK residents during the time of Lent. During this fasting, people avoid eating any kind of foods, sweets, or meat. This fast gets lifted on the event of Mothering Sunday with many people relishing Simnel cake with their loved ones. This delicious cake is a fruity delight topped as well as filled with a layer of marzipan. The traditional decorating of this cake depicts the Jesus Christ and his 11 disciples. Abundant varieties of these cakes are found during the time of Mothering Sunday in almost every bakery of UK. People often gift their mothers baskets loaded with tempting goodies that include Simnel cakes.

Mothering Sunday Dates for Next Five Years

Date	Day
14th March 2021	Sunday
22nd March 2020	Sunday
14th March 2021	Sunday
27th Match 2022	Sunday
19th March 2023	Sunday
10th March 2024	Sunday

Have a great Mothering Sunday & a Happy Weekend!!!