Mother's Day · Father's Day
Every answer is something they taught you.
The scones, the shed, the car-park cycling lessons, the song that was always on. A crossword for Mum or Dad made from the family's own memories, with the clues written for you.
The 2027 dates
When the days fall
7 March 2027
Mothering Sunday in the UK and Ireland
9 May 2027
Mother's Day in the US and many other countries, the second Sunday of May
20 June 2027
Father's Day in the UK and US, the third Sunday of June
Mothering Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent, so it moves with Easter. Sources: Wikipedia, “Mothering Sunday” and “Father's Day”.
For Mum
Clue ideas for a Mother's Day crossword
- What she bakes, cooks or orders when somebody needs cheering up
- The holiday destination every summer ended up at
- The thing she keeps in her handbag “for emergencies”
- Her Thursday night: the choir, the quiz team, the class
- The object nobody is allowed to replace, like a chipped teapot
- The pet who followed her from room to room
For Dad
Clue ideas for a Father's Day crossword
- The shed, the garage or the greenhouse, and what lives in it
- The Sunday dinner he carves and nobody else may
- What he taught you: riding a bike, a card game, changing a tyre
- The seaside town of every half-term trip
- His radio: the cricket, the football phone-in, the same three songs
- The joke he tells every year, reduced to a single word
Short on ideas? The birthday memory prompts work just as well for parents.
Questions
Ordering for Mum or Dad
Is there a separate Mother's Day or Father's Day listing?
No. Every made-to-order crossword in our Etsy shop is the same product: pick one, and write the occasion (for example “For Mum, Mother's Day”) in the first personalisation box, which asks for the names and the occasion.
Can brothers and sisters send memories together?
Yes. Collect everyone's memories first, then one person orders and types them into the boxes, one per line. The dedication box can carry all your names.
Can it be for a grandparent, step-parent or someone who was like a parent?
Of course. The puzzle is built from whatever memories you send, so it fits anyone who has earned a crossword about themselves.
How long does it take?
Normally 1–3 days from receiving your complete details, uploaded to your Etsy order as a print-ready A4 PDF. Order with the full three days in mind; same-day delivery is not guaranteed.
How the clues are written: your memories are turned into clue wording with the help of an AI writing tool, and every clue is read and edited by a person before your puzzle is sent. You would rather write them yourself? The make-it-yourself version is an instant download with our online tool.
For Mum or Dad