![]() ![]() Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia, to be exact. It is considered a secular holiday but when first established by Anna Jarvis on May 10, 1908, it was celebrated during church services-at St. In the United States of America, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. They certainly didn’t head out for brunch or to the nearest salon for a mani-pedi! Then perhaps, they would have tea with iced cakes or some such. After church, our dear girl would very likely read from her latest scribblings to honor her mother. I can easily imagine Mothering Sunday in the Austen household. However, it appears that Jane might have inherited her talents from her mother. ![]() Austen supported his daughter’s love for reading and writing. It is generally acknowledged that the Rev. Austen was considered witty and quite talented herself with a quill and a bit of foolscap. I did a little research on Jane Austen’s mother and found that Mrs. Even servants were given the day off, so that they could visit with their own mothers and perhaps share a token of their love. ![]() ![]() Usually occurring during the season of Lent, it was a day for church, as well as acknowledging one’s matriarch. Naturally, I will begin in England! Jane Austen would have been familiar with the festive occasion known as Mothering Sunday. ![]()
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