After Founding Mother's Day in Philadelphia in 1908, Anna Jarvis Spent Her Life Fighting for Its True Meaning

Mother’s Day is a Call for Peace and Justice

You can always tell when Mother’s Day is near: the shops and florists remind us to buy flowers, chocolates and cards for your mother. Restaurants prompt us to give our mothers a break and take them out for a special meal. Mother’s Day has become an annual ritual where consumerism abounds. But is this all necessary? While all these gestures, purchases and rituals can be meaningful, Mother’s Day also invites us to pause and reflect more deeply on …

After founding Mother's Day in Philadelphia in 1908, Anna Jarvis spent her life fighting for its true meaning

Anna Jarvis was living in Philadelphia when she started the first Mother's Day celebration in 1908, in honor of her late mother.

Why Mother’s Day Is in May; history, meaning of 120-Year Holiday

Why is Mother's Day always in May?

Mother’s Day began as a tribute before the founder fought commercialism

As families across the nation prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10, 2026, the occasion serves as more than a time for flowers, cards, and family gatherings. It stands as a heartfelt tribute to the compassion, sacrifice, strength, and unwavering devotion mothers provide throughout generations. Rooted in remembrance, gratitude, and love, Mother’s Day […] The post Mother’s Day began as a tribute before the founder fought commercialis…