The Origins of Mother’s Day Should Inspire You to Ask New Questions

Origins of Mother's Day Should Inspire New Questions

The founder of Mother's Day feared that the holiday had become too commercialized. Here's how you can honor the holiday's true history.

The Origins of Mother’s Day Should Inspire You to Ask New Questions

Anna Jarvis (1864-1948), the founder of Mother's Day. —Corbis—Getty ImagesBreakfast in bed or brunch out on the town? French toast or waffles? Coffee, mimosa, or both?These are the kinds of questions many of us have asked our moms on Mother's Day—or have been asked ourselves. These are lovely, generous questions, don’t get me wrong. But if you want to celebrate Mother’s Day in a way that reflects the origins of the holiday and deepens your conne…

“Thou shalt honor thy father and mother” on Mother’s Day and every day

A Special Day Set Aside To Honor Motherhood During the American Civil War, Ann Reeves Jarvis, known as “Mother Jarvis” in her local parish, helped start “Mother’s Day Work Clubs” to raise awareness of the poor health conditions in her community. These clubs proved to be a tremendous unifying force for a region that was...

Brief History Of Mother’s Day: News Public Trust Mother’s Day Greetings

CULLED FROM BRITANNICA PHOTO: Anna Jarvis Mother’s Day, holiday in honor of mothers that is celebrated in countries throughout the world. In its modern form the holiday originated in the United States. It was established by American social activist Anna Jarvis, who sought to honor her mother. The first Mother’s Day church service was held on May 10, 1908. The day became a national holiday six years later, and it is observed in the U.S. on the se…

"Thou shalt honor thy father and mother" on Mother's Day and every day

A Special Day Set Aside To Honor Motherhood During the American Civil War, Ann Reeves Jarvis, known as “Mother Jarvis” in her local parish, helped start

The History of Mother’s Day and a Salute to Moms

Columnist Sue Bowman reviews the history that led to this 112th official Mother’s Day while honoring her own mother.