Administrators daredevil Posted May 13, 2018 Administrators Posted May 13, 2018 Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's. Background The origins of Mother's Day are attributed to different people. Many believe that two women, Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis were important in establishing the tradition of Mother's Day in the United States. Other sources say that Juliet Calhoun Blakely initiated Mother’s Day in Albion, Michigan, in the late 1800s. Her sons paid tribute to her each year and urged others to honor their mothers. Around 1870, Julia Ward Howe called for Mother's Day to be celebrated each year to encourage pacifism and disarmament amongst women. It continued to be held in Boston for about ten years under her sponsorship, but died out after that. In 1907, Anna Jarvis held a private Mother's Day celebration in memory of her mother, Ann Jarvis, in Grafton, West Virginia. Ann Jarvis had organized "Mother's Day Work Clubs" to improve health and cleanliness in the area where she lived. Anna Jarvis launched a quest for Mother's Day to be more widely recognized. Her campaign was later financially supported by John Wanamaker, a clothing merchant from Philadelphia. In 1908, she was instrumental in arranging a service in the Andrew's Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia, which was attended by 407 children and their mothers. The church has now become the International Mother's Day Shrine. It is a tribute to all mothers and has been designated as a National Historic Landmark. Mother's Day has become a day that focuses on generally recognizing mothers' and mother figures' roles. 4 1 Quote
PhoeniXx Posted May 13, 2018 Posted May 13, 2018 Happy mother's day to all the moms.... And thanks for working so hard for us selflessly 2 Quote
CheepHeep Posted May 13, 2018 Posted May 13, 2018 Happy mothers day! My mother moved country, left her whole life just for us. Something I can never repay but always appreciate. ❤️ Love you Mum! 1 Quote
Xernicus Posted May 13, 2018 Posted May 13, 2018 Happy Mothers Day to all of the wonderful women who are mothers or mothers-to-be. Being a mother is quite easily one of the hardest jobs in the world, and we thank you for all of the unconditional attention, caring, giving, love, patience, and wisdom you give to us. Quote
Leader rambozo37 Posted May 13, 2018 Leader Posted May 13, 2018 Happy mothers day to all mom's out there Quote
Senior Member Vindstot Posted May 13, 2018 Senior Member Posted May 13, 2018 wish a very happy day to all mothers. but also more happy days than just one a year for being mother Quote
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