Mother’s Day is a day set aside to honour mothers, whether they are natural or adopted, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence that women have on society. Around the world, it is observed on a variety of dates, with March or May being the most common. Similar family-oriented holidays like Father’s Day, Siblings Day, and Grandparents’ Day go well with it.
In Grafton, West Virginia, where Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church now serves as the International Mother’s Day Shrine, Anna Jarvis planned the inaugural service and celebration that gave rise to the modern American version of Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day has been celebrated for hundreds of years in other countries, but it wasn’t until the early 20th century that it became popular in the United States.
Other historical customs honouring mothers and motherhood, such as the Greek cult of Cybele, the goddess Rhea, the Roman festival of Hilaria, and others, are not directly related to other Christian ecclesiastical Mothering Sunday celebrations.
The current holiday was originally celebrated on May 8, 1907, when Anna Jarvis presided over the inaugural Mother’s Day worship service at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia.
When is Mother’s Day 2023 in the United States?
This year, Mother’s Day will be celebrated in the US on Sunday, May 14, 2023.
Why do we celebrate Mother’s Day?
The purpose of Mother’s Day is to honour moms and the sacrifices they make for their children.
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