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In the United States, the thought of “Mother’s Day” originated with Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) of Philadelphia. The idea came to her when she was asked by the superintendent of the Sunday School in the Virginia town, in which her deceased mother had long been the moving spirit, to arrange a memorial service. With the carrying out of this sacred duty, in 1908, she came to this realization: “the growing lack of tender consideration for absent mothers among worldly-minded, busy, grown-up children; the thoughtless neglect of home ties and of the loving consideration, engendered by the whirl and pressure of modern life; the lack of respect and deference to parents among children of the present generation; and the need of a reminder of the loving, unselfish mother, living or dead, and also to those who never gave birth but were “mothers” to others”. At this memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a carnation (her favorite flower) to each person who attended. Within the next few years, the idea of a day to honor mothers gained popularity, and Mother’s Day was observed in a number of large cities in the United States.

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sadly, it was then hijacked by commercialism and used as an opportunity to sell people more crap. See also Valentine, Father's day, Easter, Christmas, and pretty much everything.



Not that I didn't appreciate your story. Because I did, and I didn't know.
Reply:Aw, I kinda like Mothers Day. My moms getting old and I like a reason to find a present for her besides her birthday and christmas.



This year I got her something so fun! Little miniature bulls with bullriders. My mom, strangely, is into professional bull riding. :)