On one special day each year, children let their mothers know how much they're loved and appreciated. But did you ever wonder how that custom started? Read on for a little Mother's Day history.
When Anna Jarvis's mother died in 1905, Anna missed her greatly and realized children often neglected to appreciate their mothers while they were still alive. She started a national campaign to recognize mothers - living and dead. Anna's dream came true on May 9, 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May was to be observed as Mother's Day to honor all mothers. While Mother's Day is celebrated in most parts of the world, it is not celebrated on the same day. For example, Mothering Sunday is celebrated on the fourth Sunday in Lent in the UK and Mother's Day on May 10 in Mexico.
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6/9/2020 03:53:17 pm
Every home needs a mother, a mother that will always protect her child and will do the necessary acts just to save and ensure the life of her children. I admire all of the mothers out there for they are the reason why we are all born in this world. We know that God uses them, but let us not forget the sacrifices that they have done since they are still human beings, human beings that can feel tired at any given situation. that they have done since they are still human beings, human beings that can feel tired at any given situation.
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Lynn
6/10/2020 08:23:24 pm
Yes, mothers are very important in so many ways.
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