Anna Jarvis understood the importance of mothers and wanted to honor their sacrifices and role they have in their children’s lives. In 1908, she orchestrated the first U.S. Mother’s Day celebration in a Methodist church in West Virginia. She started a massive letter writing campaign to newspapers and politicians urging the adoption of a special day honoring motherhood. Woodrow Wilson establishing the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day in 1912. However, by 1920, Anna had become upset on the commercialization and resorted to an open campaign against Mother’s Day profiteers. She spent her wealth on countless lawsuits against groups that had used the name “Mother’s Day.” Her vision for Mother’s Day was time spent together as a kind family.
I love that there is a day to remind us to be kinder to our moms and to honor them. Kindness is always about showing love to others. Please be kind to everyone, but especially to your mom!
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