The History Of Mother's Day
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Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May or May 12 this year.
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The holiday that honours mothers is observed in different ways across the world.
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In the US, the holiday began in 1905 when Anna Jarvis conceived of a day to honour the sacrifices of mothers for their children.
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To get the day nationally recognised, she wrote letters to politicians, businessmen and church leaders.
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Years later, in 1914, the then US President Woodrow Wilson officially established the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day.
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However, after seeing the commercialisation of the holiday over the years, she launched a campaign against Mother's Day.
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Various versions of Mother's Day are celebrated globally with regional traditions to honour mothers.
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In Thailand, Mother's Day is always celebrated in August on the birthday of the queen.
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In Ethiopia, Mother's Day is a multi-day celebration where families sing songs and gather to share a large feast.
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