March of many weathers’ is one of my father’s sayings. He also quotes the expression that if March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb, and vice versa. These no doubt have been passed down through the generations and, I guess, there must be some truth in them.
We will have to wait and see what the weather has in store for us - bearing in mind that these sayings are probably as accurate as the Met Offi ce’s super computer seems to be! March is the offi cial start of Spring, and it is lovely to see the buds appearing on the trees and the lambs gambolling happily in the fi elds. Daffodils springing up, the birds singing happily and lighter mornings. Mothering Sunday is on 15th March, an ideal opportunity to spoil our Mums and let them know how much they mean to us. Traditionally, Mothering Sunday was the day when people working away in service returned home to their ‘mother’ parish church, and would also visit their parents. They tended to walk along country lanes, picking wild fl owers as they went, which is where the tradition of giving your mother fl owers on Mothering Sunday originated
The clocks then go forward on 29th March - I always have to rely on the ‘spring forward, fall back’ method of remembering which way. Isn’t there always a clock or watch that you forget to do too? I jump in the car on the Monday morning and am momentarily confused by the time it tells me.
Then it’s full steam ahead to Easter - Easter Sunday falling on 5th April this year. Hot cross buns are probably my favourite Easter tradition, although I must confess I’ve never tried to bake them myself. I discovered M&S Belgian chocolate ones last year - truly delicious - I feel I may have to treat myself again this year!
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