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A day of commemoration and celebration of motherhood, Mother's Day has been officially recognized on the second Sunday in May in the U.S. since 1914. The tradition of Mother's Day dates back to 17th century England when a day called "Mothering Sunday" was celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent. Earlier springtime celebrations were held in ancient Greece in honor of Rhea, the Mother of the Gods.
Not related to Mother's Day, this European Christian festival celebrates motherhood on the 4th Sunday in Lent. In the United Kingdom, it is generally synonymous with the Mother's Day celebrated in other countries. Anna Jarvis In 1908, Anna Jarvis of West Virginia lobbied to have a day on which to celebrate motherhood in the U.S.. With backing from a wealthy merchant from Philadelphia named John Wanamaker, her effort succeeded and. President Woodrow Wilson officially recognized Mother’s Day in 1914. Jarvis later spoke out in opposition to the holiday she helped create, complaining about the commercialism. |
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