Mother's Day is just around the corner, and on Sunday 11th March, families across the UK will take time to do something special to thank their mother for all her help and support during the last year.
In Christianity, Mothering Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent. As Christianity spread throughout Europe the celebration evolved to honour both the "Mother Church" and mothers. After a prayer service in church to honor Virgin Mary, children brought gifts and flowers to pay tribute to their own mothers.
In the past, Mothering Sunday was a day when servants, apprentices and other employees staying away from their homes were encouraged by their employers to visit their mothers. Traditionally children brought gifts of flowers and a special fruit cake or fruit-filled pastry called a simnel.
We know that not all families are the same, and for our florists Mother’s Day is a special time to not only thank mums but to acknowledge special people who are like mums to families and friends. This year our florists have also introduced a memorial posy to remember mums on this special day.
This Mother’s Day, we are celebrating with beautiful fresh, seasonal and colourful flowers like gerbera, roses and lisianthus to brighten up your special persons day! The range includes traditional and contemporary options, guaranteed to bring a smile. Visit our Mother’s Day collection.