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Mothering Sunday 2008
Mothering
Sunday is a time to celebrate with special remembrances in
e-mails, long-distance phone calls, a special serving of breakfast
in bed, or a dinner out on the town, along with special bouquets
and hand made greeting cards just for Mum.
The modern
version of Mothering Sunday has its roots in the 19th century,
when domestic help were allowed a day off each year (traditionally
the fourth Sunday in Lent) to visit home, mother and family.
A special presentation of a Simnel
cake was the tradition, although today the fruit-filled
cake is also commonly served at Easter.
While
historically Mothering Sunday bears little connection to the
American Mother's
Day it has now become more widely referred to as "Mothers
Day" throughout Great Britain and the sentiment
is certainly the same!
In 2008,
Mothering Sunday falls on March 2.
Surf around
for more online resources that help remember her with e-cards,
flowers and cyber treats, poems and quotes, along with more
of the history, traditions, trivia and fun facts associated
with Mother's Day in the UK ...
BBC
- Religion & Ethics - Mothering Sunday - A deep
dig into the tradition of the day before the 19th century,
when the faithful were required to visit their town's "mother
church" at least once a year, eventually growing into
the yearly celebration now honoring mothers everywhere.
Mothers
Day UK (Mothering Sunday) in England - Nicely told
tale of the historic origins of the day. along with more on
modern celebrations, and how Mother's Day is celebrated worldwide.
Mothering
Sunday E-Cards
- Select images along with a brief history of the day, from
the British Library.
Mother's
Day Greeting Cards from 123Greetings.com - Dozens
of e-cards to send in categories ranging from new moms to
special aunts and grandmothers, along with suggestions on
general greetings just right for Mother's Day.
Mother's
Day Crafts - Wonderful, kid-friendly ideas for honoring
mothers with complete, illustrated instructions for hand-made
greeting cards, tissue-paper flowers, pretend stained glass
and lots more.
Annie's
Mother's Day GIFs & Background - The motherlode
of images and animations including cakes, flowers, roses,
banners, greetings.
Free
Mother's Day Clipart - Nice collection for non-profit
use including bouquets, wreaths, bird and animals.
also
in Mother's Day--> Mother's
Day Clip Art | Mother's
Day Crafts
Mother's Day E-Cards | | Mother's
Day Gifts@ | Mother's
Day Flowers@
Mother's Day History | Mothering
Sunday | Mother's
Day Poems
Mother's Day Party Ideas | Mother's
Day Recipes
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