“Mothering Sunday” VS. “Mother’s Day”
Mothering Sunday in the UK is often called “Mother’s Day” and is regarded as more or less synonymous with “Mother’s Day” as celebrated in other countries around the world.
Occasionally we receive emails on the topic of the “Mothering Sunday” in the UK, and whether or not the name should be changed to “Mother’s Day.”
Should “Mothering Sunday” be Changed to “Mother’s Day”?
Some feel that the history and origins of Mothering Sunday should be respected, and the name maintained.
Others feel that Mothering Sunday’s origins are no longer relevant to the full and diverse spectrum of families in the UK today, and that “Mothering Sunday” might be more appropriately celebrated as “Mother’s Day.”
What do you think?
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Should the name “Mothering Sunday” be changed to “Mother’s Day” in the UK?
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Learn more about Mothering Sunday here.
March 2nd, 2011 at 12:37 pm
Very sweet! I always feel nerdy when I find this kind of stuff interesting.
Paul Says:March 3rd, 2011 at 9:36 am
Where does the “ritual and slavery” come into this ? Discuss
Tracy Says:March 18th, 2011 at 6:32 am
Mothering Sunday does have its traditions Mothers Day is for more commercial reasons. I think I prefer the original meaning and values of Mothering Sunday.
sara mckechnie Says:March 21st, 2011 at 7:38 am
I believe some traditions are best forgotton as mothering sunday has a flavour of ritual and slavery. Whereas mothers day is for all who want to simply wish their mothers a reminder of their love on a fixed date like a birthday date!
jonnascotts Says:March 26th, 2011 at 5:50 am
As Mothering Sunday has its own rich history and its true that we should respect it, otherwise we can change the name but this is something which has more importance.
Paul Says:May 3rd, 2011 at 9:34 am
Mothering Sunday is when all were expected to return to their ” mother church” where their home was, to worship. This was a chance for those “in service” or working away from home to see their Mother. They would often take a Simnel Cake with which to celebrate. Why do we have to lose ALL these traditions and customs, just to please the moneymakers???