“Mothering Sunday” VS. “Mother’s Day”
February 21st, 2011
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?
