So Mother's Day in the UK has come and gone leaving lots of happy Mothers with their flowers and cards from their loved ones.
The United States however still have theirs a month later on Sunday 12th May.
But have you every wondered where the idea of Mother's day came from? Well there is a history behind this and its very interesting.
You might already be aware that Mother's Day is observed on a different date in the USA compared to the UK. The term "Mother's Day" originated in America, and while it's commonly used in the UK now to refer to what was traditionally called Mothering Sunday, the two have distinct historical roots.
The American version of Mother's Day was initiated in 1908 by Anna Jarvis to honor her mother, Ann, who had cared for wounded soldiers during the Civil War and established "Mother's Day Work Clubs" to address public health issues. Anna Jarvis aimed to perpetuate her mother's legacy by establishing a dedicated day to celebrate all mothers, driven by her belief that a mother is "the person who has done more for you than anyone in the world."
The observance was declared a national holiday in 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson and is celebrated on the second Sunday in May each year. Anna Jarvis was particular about the placement of the apostrophe in "Mother's Day," insisting it be singular possessive (before the S) to focus on each family honoring its own mother, rather than all mothers globally.
The concept of Mother's Day was introduced to the UK by US troops during World War II, blending over time with the traditional UK Mothering Sunday. However, the UK has maintained its church-related date for the celebration, while the US continues to celebrate it on the date set by Anna Jarvis in May.
A little interesting bit of history.