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Mother's Day falls on May 11. It’s a dedicated occasion to appreciate mothers, whose efforts often go unnoticed. But how did this tradition begin, and why is it observed on the second Sunday of May?

When I became a mother myself, it never occurred to me to honor the day. Fighting hoards of my fellow New Yorkers for an ...

Mother's Day, a holiday established by Anna Jarvis to honor her mother, became a national observance in 1914. Celebrated on ...

Happy Mother’s Day! In honor of the holiday, several national restaurants — such as Burger King, McDonald’s and Dunkin’ Donuts — are celebrating with deals on food and delivery. Here are some of the ...

On Mother’s Day Sunday, families will gather across the nation to pay homage to those who have served, literally or ...

Mother's Day is a special day celebrated around the world to show love and respect to mothers and mother-like figures in our ...

Every second Sunday of May, families around the world come together to honor one of the most important figures in their lives ...

Mother’s Day, now more of a Hallmarkian holiday, was established by Anna M. Jarvis to memorialize and honor her mother, Ann ...

Say It With Flowers!” No wonder it’s one of the most successful advertising slogans ever. It works for nearly any occasion ...

Good intentions don’t guarantee desirable outcomes. For example, in 1910, three years following her mother’s death, Anna Jarvis began the observance of Mother’s Day in Grafton, WV. Jarvis planned a ...

With Mother’s Day taking place this Sunday, Executive Director of the Anna Jarvis House in Grafton spoke with us about the ...