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Everything you need to know about Mothering Sunday, including our awesome gift guide and top events listings
Though it was only created a few decades ago Mother's Day is now a firm fixture in the celebration calendar - and it's the one day of the year where you can focus on what your mum wants to do, rather than surreptitiously trying to make her take you out for lunch.
And as we're probably all guilty of failing to give Mum the attention she deserves, it's time to make ammends for all the laundry she's done for you, all those school packed lunches, and all hours spent listening to you complain about your job/flatmtes/boyfriend/hair.
When is Mother's Day 2015?
This year Mother's Day falls on Sunday 15 March.
It originated in the United States, where it's usually celebrated on a different day in May (so when it pops up again online, remember we've already had ours!).
Why we celebrate Mothering Sunday
Contrary to popular belief Mother’s Day and Mothering Sunday are NOT the same thing.
Mothering Sunday was an old Christian tradition here in the UK dating back to the 16th Century, when people traditionally returned to their ‘mother church’ on the fourth Sunday of Lent. Now we merge the date so Mother's Day always falls on Mothering Sunday - which is why the date changes every year.
Modern Mother's Day
The tradition died out over the years until 1908 when an American lady named Anna Jarvis started a campaign for an official day to recognize the wonderfulness of mothers.
Anna was inspired after the death of her own mother, social activist Ann, and fought to create a national holiday.
She was successful and 1914 saw the first official Mother’s Day in the US.
Ironically, by the early 1920s Anna had become completely disenchanted with how commercialised the holiday had become.
She was even arrested for disturbing the peace while protesting the day she had helped to create.
Five Last Minute Plans For Mother's Day Around The UK
1. National Trust Mother's Day Specials
Head to the NT for a list of everything going on around the country to celebrate mums. There's everything from high tea to posy making to carvary lunches, all in the Trust's beautiful historic buildings and stunning natural treasures.
City Cruises are running special events onboard for Mother's Day, that include a variety of treats such as live jazz, afternoon tea or dinner with live entertainment for a different day out.
3. Mother's Day Pampering at Seaham Hall
Treat your mum (and yourself) to a day of relaxing at the spa at Seaham Hall in County Durham. If you're not based up north (it's a three-hour train from London), check out SpaBreaks' Mother's Day deals for a close place to pamper.
It's a little late to book for some of the most well-known Afternoon Tea spots, but there are still plenty of space and deals near you - and what can beat tea and cake as a Mother's Day treat?
5. A Historic Day Out With A Twist
Go back in time to Shopshire’s Blists Hill Victorian Town. Actors dressed in period costumes and traditional crafts make it a fun day out for all the family. Quote ‘Mother’s Day invite’ when you arrive for mums to go free.
Gifts!
If you're keen to skip any comercial aspect to Mother's Day, we asked some mums what they really want on Sunday. Or if you've got little ones who need to get mum a gift, get them crafty with these cute (and thrifty) homemade ideas.
[Make Your Mum Special Afternoon Tea At Home This Mother's Day]
[The New Mummy Blog]
