Mother's DayAncient Greece seems to be the earliest source of Mother's Day celebrations where in the spring they honoured Rhea, the Mother of the Gods. A more 'modern' version was a day called "Mothering Sunday", stemming back to England, around 1600. This day was celebrated on the 4th Sunday in Lent to honour all the mothers of England. During this time servants, who lived in at the house of their employers, would be given the day off to return home and spend the day with their mothers. As Christianity spread throughout Europe the celebrations altered to honour "Mother Church" but as time wore on the two festivals blended, with people honouring their mothers as well as the church. Search for a suitable gift for your mother: |