Flowers for Mother
Today was Mother's Day in the UK, and I realised that there wsa a bit of trivia that quite a lot of people might not know. The origin of the UK Mother's day goes back to when a lot of peole had servants, and they were allowed one day a year off to go and see their mothers.
This picture was taken at the early delivery rush at my local florists, Molly & Bill Stevens in Forest Gate If you ever find yourself over this part of town, looking for flowers you really won't do better. Two other pics on My Other Stuff.
posted by Ham at 00:03 --
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post a commentGiven our common ancestry I assume us celebration of mother's day comes from the UK. However we celebrate on a May 14th. I will have to ask around about why. A quick Google indicates in the UK the holiday is called "Mothering Sunday". Is this accurate?
We have a Mother's Day in May in the USA...
Great Spring shot, lovely to see the flowers again this year, I think you are earlier with Spring than we are...
Lucy
I didnt know that! Thanks!
The real origin of Mothering Sunday is described in Wikipedia. It is true that servants had a day off and were reunited with their families, because they traditionally returned to their 'Mother Church' once a year during Lent.
Link to Wikipedia Article
Interesting! I always thought Mother's day is the same everywhere. We also celebrate it in May in Germany. Nice bouquets of flowers!
very nice, Ham, in HK, scene like this only happens on Valentine's Day
Denton - yes, it is called Mothering Sunday - interesting how there seem to be so many variations on a theme around the world
Brian & Lucy - spring is late over here. It i sonly now getting off the ground. I'd suspect that these flowers are grown in glasshouses or in Africa.
Santy - Interesting, does the Dec 22 date mean it is wrapped in the Chrismas story, or it that just coincidence?
Lisi - this day is the very busiest in the florist! (although prices might go higher for valentines day)
Hi. This isn't about Mother's Day but just to say that I really like your blog (I also checked out your other one which is also fascinating)and so you now have a new fan!