Mother’s Day: History, Facts & Insights

This is an in-depth look at all the must-know facts about Mother’s Day (2024) 🗓️ that no one tells you about. Mother’s Day is observed on May 14th.

Among the information you’ll find below: the history of Mother’s Day, activities to do on and how to observe this holiday, as well as interesting facts you ought to know about Mother’s Day.

📅 What day is Mother’s Day 2024?

In 2024, Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 14th. It is the 2nd Sunday in May; in 2024, it is Tuesday. There are until the next observance. You also can discover all the fun details and facts about May 14, 2023, that you might not be aware of.

Do you remember when the Peace Corps used to say “The toughest job you’ll ever love”? Well, I’m sorry to say that this saying is more appropriate for parenthood, a profession that is constantly changing and can sometimes be frustrating. Unlike other jobs, moms don’t have days off, and they don’t earn high salaries or pensions. Instead, they are rewarded with sticky kisses, homemade necklaces, and the joy of watching their children grow into happy and healthy adults. Although this may not be enough compensation, it’s important to give Mom a little extra love and appreciation on Mother’s Day, which falls on the second Sunday in May. So, let’s follow our instructions for showing gratitude and giving back to our moms.

📜 Mother’s Day History

In 1872, Julia Ward Howe, the writer of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” became the editor of a popular suffragist journal called Woman’s Journal. During that time, she wrote an “Appeal to Womanhood Throughout the World,” also known as the Mother’s Day Proclamation, which urged women to fight for world peace. Despite her efforts, Julia Howe’s attempts to establish a Mother’s Day celebration in 1872 and later in 1892 were unsuccessful. However, her ideas laid the foundation for future endeavors.

After the death of her mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, in 1905, Anna Jarvis successfully established Mother’s Day. Anna wanted the day to be focused on each family honoring their own mother, rather than a celebration for all mothers. In May 1908, Anna organized the first official Mother’s Day celebration with the support of a Philadelphia department store owner named John Wanamaker, who contributed financially. Thousands of people attended the event.

Anna Jarvis worked tirelessly to make Mother’s Day a national holiday and received assistance from influential Americans. By 1912, Mother’s Day had become an annual celebration in various states, cities, and churches. Anna also founded the International Mother’s Day Association. Finally, in 1914, President Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. Hallmark started selling Mother’s Day cards in the early 1920s.

However, Anna Jarvis eventually grew disillusioned with the commercialization of Mother’s Day. She disliked how businesses profited from the holiday and fought against organizations using the name “Mother’s Day.” She even tried to persuade the government to remove it from the calendar.

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👍 Why Is Mother’s Day Important

We sometimes take our parents for granted, as we do so many other constants in our lives. We’ve known them our entire lives, after all. Yes, we understand that Mother’s Day can feel commercialized and obligatory, but if you can think outside the box and do something truly special for (or, better yet, with) your mother, why not?

Your mother fed you, safeguarded you, and read “Goodnight Moon” to you until she learned it by heart for the first couple of years. Then followed the lessons in sharing, trying new foods, and not hitting your brother over the head with a metal Tonka truck. She fostered your curiosity, indulged your hobbies, and contributed to the development of your sense of humor. To put it another way, she created you.

Maybe the lady who gave birth to you is no longer with you, but you can guarantee there are other powerful women in your life. Mother figures come in many shapes and sizes, so don’t take Mother’s Day too seriously. Thank any and all women you know who work hard and love others, because that is essentially what mothering is all about.

🙂 How To Observe Mother’s Day

⚡ Listen up
Engaging in attentive listening is an act of putting others first. Rather than focusing on discussing your own challenges, take the time to lend an ear to someone else and hear about their life, dreams, or memorable moments. If you have siblings, come together as a family and share stories with one another.

⚡ Togetherness
Have you ever observed that your mother often says she doesn’t want expensive presents? Believe her. What she really wants is to spend time with you (it may sound cliché, but it’s still very true). So, plan a hike or organize a picnic. Assist her in the garden or go out together. Even if it’s as simple as enjoying a big bowl of popcorn while watching a “Game of Thrones” marathon, your mom will value the quality time more than any tangible gift.

⚡ Treat her
Go ahead and escort her somewhere nice. Discover a wonderful restaurant and indulge Mom with some mimosas. Do you have plans to go out with her later? There are endless options for lunch and dinner. Take the initiative and make a plan. Set a time to meet. Keep in mind that you are now considered an adult.

📅 When is Mother’s Day?

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