THANKS MUM!
Thu 19th March 2020
On 22nd March it’s Mother's Day - a time to celebrate the mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers in our lives. A chance to say “thank you” for all the things they’ve done for us, and I hope you’ll agree, that’s a lot.
Whether it’s a box of chocolates, a bunch of flowers, or a heartfelt telephone call, showing our appreciation is important. It’s also perhaps a chance to say thank you to someone else’s mother, auntie or another relation and put a smile on their face.
How we celebrate Mother's Day today is a far cry from the original meaning of the day, which has its origins in the Christian Church. Originally ‘Mothering Sunday’ was the day when worshippers attended their ‘Mother Church’ - perhaps the church where they were baptised or the main Cathedral in the area rather than their ‘Daughter Church’ which they would have attended regularly. For those that worked away from their home and family, it was a wonderful opportunity to spend time with loved ones.
Mother’s Day as we know it today and ‘Mothering Sunday’ as it was originally celebrated have two quite distinct meanings. However you celebrate Mother’s Day this year whether at your Mother Church or at home with your family, have a wonderful time!
