Mother's
Day was once known as Lady Day and many of its customs date from the
17th century.Long ago children lived and worked away from home. These
children were given a day off to go and visit their mothers.Mother's
DayMother's
Day was once known as Lady Day and many of its customs date from the
17th century.Long ago children lived and worked away from home. These
children were given a day off to go and visit their mothers.
They often brought flowers as a present and sometimes a 'simnel 'cake. People celebrated the fact of being together after such a long time. Even today many families follow this same tradition and either have a special meal together at home or go out to eat. In Scotland Mother's day is celebrated on the 4th Sunday of Lent. It is made to coincide with the religious feast of Mothering Sunday and is dedicated as a day of peace and happiness towards all mums.
Mark Currie
It is a special day for all mothers and a time when children should show love and respect for them. You could start off with giving her breakfast in bed or maybe a bunch of flowers or box of chocolates. Maybe you could just tell her that you love her.
Gary Brown P.6
To see how children of St.Patrick's Primary celebrated Mother's Day, click on the link below...
To see a book by a Primary 3 pupil, Amy Savage, click on the link below...
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