Mother's Day Origin: from ancient Greece to the twentieth century
Mother's Day, as we know it today, has its first roots in ancient Greece. During the "Hilaria" festival, Rhea, the mother of the gods Zeus, Poseidon and Hades, was honored. However, the celebration that is practiced today has a more recent origin, specifically in the twentieth century.
Anna Jarvis: The woman behind the day of the Modern Mother
In 1908, Anna Jarvis organized a commemorative service in honor of her mother, Ann Jarvis, a community activist who worked to promote peace and unity after the US civil war. Anna wanted to honor her mother's legacy and establish a special day to recognize the importance of all mothers.
Mother's Day officialization
Anna Jarvis's idea expanded rapidly. In 1914, the president of the United States, Woodrow Wilson, officially proclaimed on the second Sunday of May as Mother's Day. Since then, this celebration has been adopted by many countries around the world, although dates and traditions vary according to the region.
