A Niece’s Inquiry on Mother’s Day History
by nobert soloria bermosa on May 11, 2008 with 8 Comments
The brief history of Mother’s Day intended to answer my niece’s inquiry.
When and where did Mother’s Day started? How and who is the person who started it? What color is associated in celebrating Mother’s Day? These are just some of the questions others may ask or our kids may ask. So, if someone asks you the above-mentioned questions, at least you know what to say.
Madonna and Child
I am not so familiar with the history of Mother’s Day celebration but I still remember that it originated in the US. I have to do some digging about its history because my six-year old niece suddenly asked me a few hours ago while we’re having our snack, where and when did Mother’s Day celebration started? I immediately answered her that it started in America in the early 1900’s. Then, to my surprised, she threw another question; this time she’s asking who started it. Well, I told her honestly that I had already forgotten the name of this great mother who initiated Mother’s Day celebration.
But I made a promise to her that I will find out who this person is, and here’s what I’ve found.
Anna M.Jarvis
Mother’s Day is a day set apart to pay tribute to mothers. The idea of honoring motherhood is not of certain origin. It dates far back to the mother-worship practiced in ancient Greece. Anna M. Jarvis, of Philadelphia, is credited with bringing about the observance of Mother’s day in the United States. In 1907, she suggested that a special service for mothers be held in a Philadelphia church. Through her enthusiastic campaigning the idea spread to other churches and then to the public in general. Jarvis suggested the second Sunday of May for the observance, and also the wearing of carnation that day
In 1914, President Wilson issued a proclamation designating the second Sunday in May as the first national Mother’s Day. The wearing of a colored carnation on Mother’s Day indicates that one’s mother is living; a white carnation indicates that she is not.
Happy Mother’s Day to everybody!
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Unofre Pili | May 11, 2008 | Reply
Thanks for the timely info. I have had never thoughts on that prior today.
tracy sardelli | May 11, 2008 | Reply
well done on an excellent article Nobert, I have often wondered about the origin but never tried to find out, thank you for sharing, it was a very intersting read.
salvatore | May 11, 2008 | Reply
great read Nobert, i am sure your niece will be very happy with the information you have found. well done buddy.
Francie | May 11, 2008 | Reply
What a Great article to have just read this on Mothers Day! I’ll remember it always… Thank you Nobert =)
william rodriguez II | May 11, 2008 | Reply
thanks for the trivia,buddy.
mark | May 12, 2008 | Reply
thanks for writing that kind of article! you’re a good writer!
Lucy Lockett | May 12, 2008 | Reply
My daughter had read your article and was telling me all about it! Nice work!
Rhodora Bande | May 12, 2008 | Reply
Wow… this is interesting. A friend told me on Sunday that she doesn’t celebrate Mother’s Day because it’s a gimmick that was started by Hallmark. Might as well give her this site.