The History of Mother's Day

Mother's Day is a holiday honoring mothers and it is observed in different ways throughout the world.  

in 1908, Mother's Day was created by Anna Jarvis, but didn't become a national holiday until 1914.  This day was created as a way to honor the sacrifices mothers make for their children, while Jarvis argued that American holidays were biased toward male achievements.  

Later on, Jarvis tried to denounce this day because it had become so commercialized and she felt, had lost its true meaning.

Read more to learn more about the history of this day.

The History of Mother's Day