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Delayed Mother's Day

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Ashcombe Sun 19-Mar-23 12:11:09

Juliet27: The date of Mothering Sunday is related to the church's year so it's always three weeks before Easter, the date of which varies from year to year. It stems from the tradition of visiting one's mother church that day.

When the Americans were here in WW2, it became more widely known as Mothers' Day. However, there and in Australia (and possibly elsewhere) it's celebrated in May, on the second Sunday, I believe.

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Granmarderby10 Sun 19-Mar-23 12:09:11

It’s all to do with the church calendar.

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Juliet27 Sun 19-Mar-23 12:02:25

Has Mother’s Day being earlier this year confused any other family members living abroad? Had a message from my son saying ‘oh no, my personal assistant didn’t tell me it’s Mother’s Day’, His PA being his wife of course!!
My daughter, also in Australia said she’d only just realised it was today. Wonder why earlier this year.

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icanhandthemback Sun 19-Mar-23 11:51:13

We took my Mum out yesterday. Expensive set menu's and crowded places aren't for her...or us.

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notgran Sun 19-Mar-23 10:48:13

Over the years, I have discovered going out for a celebratory meal on Mother's Day and expecting it to be fun doesn't happen. There are many reasons, little children racing around the restaurant unchecked, service not being too good because the restaurant is so busy etc. Having a meal at home means someone has to shop, prepare the meal and tidy up. So now we ignore the getting together bit on the day itself and go for a nice meal in the evening during the week. It works well for us. I have had text and e-mails with lovely messages and am looking forward to our meal out tomorrow.

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