How did Mother's Day originate: date and history of Mother's Day

Anna Marie Jarvis is considered the founder of Mother's Day. But her dedicated mother had already campaigned for this day before her.

A mother stands up for other mothers

Two US-American women created Mother's Day: Mother Ann Maria Jarvis and her daughter Anna Marie.

During the Civil War, Mother Jarvis organized so-called Mothers' Friendship Day. These were to provide necessities to the wounded of both sides.

After the war, Mother Jarvis began to lobby for the establishment of a Mother's Day, unfortunately without success.

Mother's Day - Anna Marie Jarvis achieves a breakthrough

After her mother's death, daughter Anna Marie Jarvis did everything she could to achieve her mother's goal. She succeeded.

In 1909, Mother's Day was celebrated in 45 states on the second Sunday in May. In 1914, it was declared an official holiday by Congress. In the same year, it reached England and then the European continent. Mother's Day has been celebrated in Switzerland since 1917.

And since then, millions and millions of children and adults all over the world surprise their mothers with flowers on Mother's Day.

Thank you dear mommy

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