There are traditions associated with Mothering Sunday in England which date back to the 16th century.  It was considered important for Church goers to return to worship in their home or ‘mother’ church where they had been baptised.  On Sunday’s  they would  attend the local parish church or ‘daughter’ church, to save the longer journey to the ‘mother’ church or cathedral of the Diocese.

Mothering Sunday became family occasions with children returning home from their places of employment.  They would often bring gifts, flowers or a cake for their own mother.  The flowers were often picked on the way.