London April 2011 Events

Mother's Day (Sun 3 Apr 2011)

Mothering Sunday has been celebrated in the UK since the 16th century. This special day falls on different dates every year. The story behind it is interesting. In the earlier centuries, young British boys and girls in service were allowed to visit their homes only on the mid Sunday in Lent. They would either bake a cake or take gifts containing eggs and flowers home to their mothers. Today, children pray for their mothers and bring bunches of spring flowers from church. They also buy gifts with a card with a mother’s day message. This day is also called ‘Refreshment Sunday’, ‘Pudding Pie Sunday’ or ‘Mid-Lent Sunday’.

The London Marathon (Sun 17 Apr 2011)

The London Marathon is an annual running event in London which has taken place since 1981. This event is currently sponsored by Virgin Money and is called Virgin London Marathon. It is one of the world’s biggest charity events as the runners raise money for charity and the price amount is £1 million. Since 1981, runners have raised £450 million for charity. It is 26 miles and 385 yards and anyone can take part in the event. It is not officially a sporting event and hence it is something that the whole family can enjoy. Three points around Black heath mark the starting point and the finishing point is the Mall along St. James’s Palace. Spectators eagerly wait at any point in between these points and enjoy the event. It starts between 9AM and 10AM and is telecasted on BBC in the morning and early afternoon. Watching the event close to the starting point or close to DLR statio
Canary Wharf brings excitement.

Easter Sunday (Sun 24 Apr 2011)

Easter is the last Sunday following the 40 days of lent. It follows Holy Thursday and Good Friday (the day Jesus Christ was crucified and buried). This day is the day when Christ came to the world and proved himself as the son of God. The Lent season starts with the Ash Wednesday, when Christians take ash to their forehead and during this period they sacrifice something for the lord. People wake up early and attend masses. This day is celebrated equally to Jesus’ birth as it is the day of rebirth of Christ and it is also the day when people came to know the effectiveness of Christ. Families go out together, and eat. After that, Easter Dinner is enjoyed in the mid-afternoon.

Royal wedding (Fri 29 Apr 2011)

The wedding betwee
Prince William and Catherine Middleton on 29th of April is the most anticipated wedding this year. The wedding ceremony is to take place at Westminster Abbey and it is a special holiday in the UK. After 10.30 AM, Catherine along with her bridesmaids will leave Clarence House and William with his brother and supporters will leave St. James’s Palace. From Buckingham Palace, the Royal family will start to the Abbey and Catherine will be accompanied by her father in a car. After they exchange vows in the Abbey, both will get back to the Palace in a horse driven carriage. The routes from Parliament Square, Whitehall, Horse Guards Parade and The Mall have flag waving well wishers. Queen Elizabeth II will host the reception and Prince Charles will host the dinner. Following the reception, the newlyweds will give a visit to the audience. Wedding photos and celebrations will follow this grand wedding.

Want to see how mothers are respected on mothers day in London? Do you want to look at or take part in the London Marathon? Want to find out how special Easter is in London? Want to know more about the Royal Wedding Celebrations and maybe even watch it in person? Visit in time for, London Events April - you would certainly enjoy it! No matter what part of the world you're in, head to London this April!