When is Mother's Day 2025
Mother's Day is just around the corner! This year, it will be celebrated on Sunday, 30th March.
As you plan to show your appreciation and love this year, it's important to know when Mother’s Day will fall in the UK. Mother's Day in the UK differs from that in the US and varies each year.
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Unlike celebrations such as Christmas, which always falls on December 25th, the exact date of Mother's Day changes each year. The reason why lies in its connection to the Christian festival of Lent.
Mother's Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent, a period of fasting and penance observed by Christians leading up to Easter. Lent's start and end dates shift each year based on the church’s approximation of the March equinox (when the Earth is perpendicular to the sun), naturally affecting the date of Mother's Day.
This means that while Mother's Day always falls on a Sunday, the specific date changes annually.
Mother's Day in the UK, also known as Mothering Sunday, has roots in Christianity and is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent. Historically, it was a day that people returned to their 'mother' church, with children often picking flowers along the way to give to their mothers.
Mother's Day in the US, however, began in the early 20th century by Anna Jarvis who started the holiday as a way to honour her mother. It soon become a secular holiday dedicated to mothers, held on the second Sunday in May.
Now that you know the relation of Mother’s Day to the celebration of Lent, it’s easy to remember when Mother’s Day is: Mother’s Day always lands between Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) and Easter.
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Host a garden party
Why not organise a special Mother's Day garden party and come together to plant flowers or vegetables? You could set up a DIY planting station with a variety of seeds, soil, and pots. Or provide personalised garden tools or aprons as keepsakes.
To add an extra touch of fun, you could also organise garden-themed games such as a scavenger hunt or a garden trivia quiz.
Family cook-off
Gather the family to cook your mum's favorite recipes or recreate family dishes. Turn it into a friendly competition where everyone has to cook and present a dish. You could even create a family recipe book as a keepsake at the end.
Host a picnic
Make the most of the spring sunshine by hosting a special Mother's Day picnic. You could prepare your mother's favorite foods, with finger sandwiches, sweet treats, and seasonal fruits like strawberries.
You could also include some homemade treats like cookies or a classic Victoria sponge cake.
Get ready to celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday, 30th March 2025. Whether you're taking your mum out for a special meal, showering her with thoughtful gifts, or just enjoying quality time together, make sure she feels as cherished as she deserves.
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