Mother's Day Facts
We all know that Mother’s Day is about showing our love and appreciation for our mothers. But where did it Mother’s Day come from, and why? Here are some interesting Mother’s Day facts that you may find helpful next time you take part in a pub quiz.
• Mother's Day can be traced back to the spring celebrations of ancient Greece in honour of Rhea, the Mother of the Gods.
• In England during the 17th Century "Mothering Sunday" was celebrated on the 4th Sunday of Lent.
• Mothering Sunday was a time put aside for relaxation and enjoyment during the long Lenten fast. Historically, Mother’s Day was an opportunity for young servant girls who worked away from home to visit their mothers and they would bake a simnel cake to present as a gift.
• During the time when children as young as ten left home to take up work or apprenticeships elsewhere, this was often the only day in the whole year when families would be reunited. Mother’s Day became a public holiday in the 17th century.
• Some people say that centuries ago people would return to their home or “mother” church once a year during the period of Lent, and this is where Mother’s Day came from.
• In northern England and in Scotland, the preferred refreshments were carlings - pancakes made of steeped pease fried in butter, with pepper and salt. In fact, in some locations this day was called Carling Sunday.
• Simnel cake was said to test the girl's skills as a cook. If it remained moist and maintained its taste until Easter Sunday, she was seen as a good cook.
• Apparently Mother's Day is the biggest event in the UK's cut flower industry. During this period the UK's sales of flowers increases by an average of 40%, making it a very busy period for florists.
• Mother’s Day is one of the most popular days of the year for eating out, so if looking for a special restaurant to celebrate Mother’s Day, you had better book your table early!
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