In 1947 I transferred to Arundel Avenue School in Liverpool 17 (think it's called Toxteth now). It was run by Anglican nuns, and I was amazed when Mothering Sunday came near, to be told for the first time what day it was, and I bought from the school a tiny "text card" with violets on it, for a penny ha'penny. In later years, I added a little bunch of fresh violets to the card. How different it is in today's world! We were taught that Mothering Sunday, the 4th Sunday in Lent, was the time when servants were allowed to go home to see their mothers, and to visit their own mother churches. My school still exists, it changed its name while I was there to St Hilda's and it's in Sefton Park. I often wonder if they still try to keep things simple - although the nuns don't run it these days. Marj ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4354 / Virus Database: 3722/7267 - Release Date: 03/29/14