Mothering Sunday has been celebrated in Britain for centuries, and the tradition of giving flowers is closely linked to its origins. While today it is widely known as a day to celebrate mothers and motherhood, the custom began as a religious observance and gradually evolved into the family celebration we recognise today. The History of Mothering Sunday Mothering Sunday takes place on the fourth Sunday of Lent and was originally a day when people returned to their “mother church” — the main...