Knowledge Center — mother's day history

Mother's Day is a holiday that is celebrated in many countries around the world, including the United States. In the US, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May, and is a day to honor and appreciate mothers and mother figures for all that they do. The history of Mother's Day in the US dates back to the 19th century, when Ann Reeves Jarvis started a movement to improve sanitation and health in her community. Jarvis, a social activist and mother of 12, believed that mothers had a key role to play in promoting social change and improving...