What is the weather forecast for Mother’s Day 2019 in the UK? Mothering Sunday set for a high of 11C
MUMS across the UK will be waking up to bouquets of flowers and breakfast in bed tomorrow as Mother’s Day comes around. But what will the weather be like on Mother’s Day 2019? Here is everything you need to know. What is the weather forecast for Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day falls on Sunday March 31st […]
MUMS across the UK will be waking up to bouquets of flowers and breakfast in bed tomorrow as Mother’s Day comes around.
But what will the weather be like on Mother’s Day 2019? Here is everything you need to know.
What is the weather forecast for Mother’s Day?
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday March 31st this year.
The weather forecast predicts highs of 11C in the south, according to the Met Office.
There will be some rain but it will mostly be cloudy throughout the day.
In northern and central parts of the UK it will be dry and sunny.
Most of the UK will see colder temperatures later in the day.
What is Mothering Sunday?
Mothering Sunday is a celebration held to honour mums and maternal figures.
The day has evolved into an occasion for kids to honour and give presents to their hardworking mums.
In the UK, it was originally linked to religion but has since lost a lot of its connections to the church and is mainly a family day
Why does the UK have a different Mother’s Day to the US?
In the UK, the original event had nothing to do with mothers at all and it was a day for Christians to visit their “mother” church.
In the past, domestic servants were given the day off to return to their hometown and worship with their families.
On their way home, these youths would pick wild flowers to place in the church – or give to their mums.
The US event was launched separately and was not linked to religion but was dedicated entirely to mothers.
Why does the date of Mother’s Day change each year?
Mothering Sunday in the US is an annual holiday held on the second Sunday in May, so the date slightly varies each year.
In the UK, the date is linked to Easter, which is different each year as it is determined by the lunar calendar.
The UK’s Mother’s Day always falls on the fourth Sunday during the period of Lent, when people typically give up things like certain foods or bad habits for the days leading up to Easter.
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What gifts should you give on Mother’s Day?
There are no hard and fast rules about what to offer your mother on this special day but plenty of people kick things off with a nice breakfast in bed.
For those with younger kids, this may just be jam on toast – or even just a mess on a tray – while the oldies may want to whip up some eggs and a freshly squeezed OJ.
Lots of people also opt for a bunch of flowers with tulips being a good value, seasonal choice.
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