Mother’s Day is a special occasion that is celebrated annually to honor the motherly figures in our lives. It is a day that celebrates the love, sacrifice, and hard work of mothers across the world.
The ancient Greeks and Romans celebrated a festival in honor of their mother goddesses, Rhea and Cybele, respectively. The early Christians also celebrated a similar festival known as Mothering Sunday, which was celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent. The tradition of Mothering Sunday began in the UK and was later adopted by other countries, including the United States.
The modern Mother’s Day, as we know it today, was first celebrated in the United States in the early 20th century. The woman behind the creation of Mother’s Day was Anna Jarvis, who was born in West Virginia in 1864. Anna Jarvis was the daughter of Ann Reeves Jarvis, a social activist who worked to improve health and sanitation conditions in her community.
Anna Jarvis was deeply influenced by her mother’s work and the tradition of Mothers’ Friendship Day. After her mother’s death in 1905, Anna Jarvis dedicated her life to establishing a national holiday in honor of mothers. She wrote letters to prominent politicians and influential people, including President Woodrow Wilson, urging them to establish a national holiday for mothers.
Anna Jarvis’s efforts paid off in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. The first official Mother’s Day was celebrated on May 9, 1914, and it quickly became a popular holiday across the United States. The holiday soon spread to other countries, including Canada, Mexico, and Australia.
Today, Mother’s Day is celebrated in many different ways across the world. It is a day when children and adults alike show their appreciation for their mothers and motherly figures by giving gifts, sending cards, and spending time with them. Many families also celebrate the day with a special meal or outing.
One can send our Mothers day eCards or Mothers day printable cards to show his or her appreciation for mothers.