When did Mother's Day start in the UK and Ireland?

Question

When did Mother's Day start in the UK and Ireland?

Answer 1

In Ireland, Mother's day is this Sunday. The 2nd of March.

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Answer 2

Mothers Day in the UK and Ireland falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent (exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday).

It is believed to have originated from the 16th century Christian practice of visiting one's mother church annually, which meant that most mothers would be reunited with their children on this day.

The cards, like easter is just a gimick prob started by card companys.

Answer 3

It is tommorow, same as everywhere else in the world (i think!)

the second of march

Answer 4

I thought it was when Hallmark invented it but I was wrong:

Answer 5

this sunday 2nd of march

Answer 6

when some bright spark decided they could make an absolute fortune out of it xx

Answer 7

2nd march

Answer 8

It hasn't yet, still a few days to go!