subject: Mothers Day In Ireland [print this page] The day is celebrated in accordance with the Mothers day celebrations in U.K. The concept of celebrating Mothering Sunday was also present in Ireland, because Ireland is the closest neighbor to England.
In the middle ages, there was a tradition of sending children as the full time servants or apprentices with the rich families. These children were given a day off in a year to visit their home church and cathedral. They would pray before Mary and go to their mothers. These children would pick up some flowers on their way to their mothers and would present them as gifts. This holiday was given on the last Sunday of the month of Lent in the Christian calendar. After the Industrial Revolution in England, the working conditions changed. The neighboring countries also smelt the aroma of difference and working conditions changed there also. Thus the celebration of Mothering Sunday died away with the passage of time.
It was in the late nineteenth century that the concept of honoring mothers started appearing in the USA. The wise and moralities based Irish society not only appreciated the idea but also, embraced it. Today, Mothers day is celebrated in Ireland with great passion and zeal. The Irish children wish their mothers on Mothers day and present special gifts to them. The Mothering Days custom of presenting flowers and baking almond cakes are still alive in Ireland. The Irish children give a day off to their mothers in contrast with the theme of Mothering Sunday where children were given a day off. The Irish children cook meals for their mothers, take them out for recreation, make special gifts for them, buy presents and flowers for them and do everything to make them feel special and honored.
The Irish celebrate mothers day on the last Sunday of the month of Lent. They present gifts and flowers to their mothers on this day as a token of their love and honor.
by: Jasica David
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