Mothering Sunday

Mothering Sunday is a term that one can often hear in relation to mother's day. It falls on the fourth Sunday in the Lent season. Today, this holiday has a different meaning, which is basically to honor the mothers. It is interesting to explore facts about the history of mothering Sunday. Well, traditionally it was celebrated as a day, when the domestic maids were relieved from their services for one day, to let them go back home to meet their mother and other family members.

This traditional day is now celebrated on a large scale and has become highly commercialized. As a part of mothering Sunday traditions and customs, the kids present their moms with exquisite homemade cards and other gifts. Also it is a day when men and women go to mother church to offer prayers. Couple of centuries ago, it was like a trend that everyone had to go to visit mother church or the main church once a year.

It is also known as refreshment holiday, because after a long period of fasting, there is a relaxation in the rule for one day. The main food item consists of yummy mouthwatering Simnel Cake, which is basically a fruitcake with almond paste topping on it. Enjoy the mothering Sunday with your dear mother and express her, how precious she is.