History of Mother’s Day

So, where did it all start. Well needless to say there are quite a few theories. The correct name for Mother’s Day in the UK is Mothering Sunday. Mothering Sunday is usually the fourth Sunday of Lent, however, as the dates vary as to when Easter and Lent fall the actual Sunday chosen to celebrate it may vary.

In Victorian times, it was a day when children, mainly daughters, who had gone to work as domestic servants were given a day off to visit their mother and family. Today it is a day when children give presents, flowers, and cards to their mothers (if they remember).

In past times it was considered important for people to return to their home or "mother" church at least once a year. So, each year in the middle of Lent, everyone would visit their "mother" church. As the return to the "mother" church became an occasion for family reunions when children who were working away from home returned. (It was quite common in those days for children to leave home to work in service from ten years of age.)

The majority of historians think that it was this return to the "Mother" church which led to the tradition of children, particularly those working as domestic servants, or as apprentices, being given the day off to visit their mother and family.

Mother’s Day service at All Saints Lagoa

At All Saints we like to remember these traditional services, and to honour our mothers. They deserve it. We will have flowers for mothers (just in case the kids forgot). There will also be an opportunity to light a candle in memory of a mother who has passed on. Come and join us, you will be very welcomed. Bring the kids, if they are still at home, even bring friends. It’s something to share.

Fr. Paul Luckman - All Saints Anglican Church, Convento Sao Jose Lagoa.

Services are at 11:00 (11 am). Plenty of parking next to the chapel

Directions and more information,
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