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    Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world, most commonly in March or May.

  2. Apr 29, 2011 · In the United States, Mother’s Day 2024 falls on Sunday, May 12. The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914.

  3. May 25, 2024 · Mother’s Day, holiday in honor of mothers that is celebrated in countries throughout the world. In its modern form it originated in the United States, where it is observed on the second Sunday in May.

  4. May 26, 2015 · Mother's Day in the United States celebrates motherhood on the second Sunday of May. A day to honor mothers, grandmothers, mothers-in-law, and all motherly figures. © iStockphoto.com/FG Trade.

  5. Get ready for Mother's Day (Sunday, May 11). It may surprise you to know that celebrations honoring mothers are ancient traditions, not a Hallmark invention. Learn more—plus find Mother's Day recipes and more fun ideas to treat Mom!

  6. May 10, 2015 · Mother’s Day reflects the historical and heartfelt recognition of mothersroles across cultures. Rooted in peace and unity and championed by figures like Ann Reeves Jarvis and Julia Ward Howe, it’s a day that transcends commercialism to honor maternal love and sacrifice.

  7. Apr 11, 2024 · Grab your pen and mark your calendar, Mother's Day is on its way. Here's what to know about the holiday for this year.

  8. Mother’s Day is an annual public holiday in countries such as Costa Rica (August 15, on the same day as Assumption Day), Georgia (March 3), Samoa (second Monday of May), and Thailand (August 12). Restaurants and cafes may be busier than usual as some people take their mothers out for a treat.

  9. Feb 5, 2024 · Discover the ancient origins and contemporary evolution of Mother's Day, observed on the second Sunday of May in the United States.

  10. Today, Mother’s Day is celebrated around the world, with billions of dollars spent yearly in the U.S. alone on cards, flowers, and gifts to celebrate mothers. On May 10, 1908, American activist Anna Jarvis held what is considered to be the first Mother's Day celebration.

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