Mother's Day: Behind the Tradition Introduction: What is Mother's Day and How Did it Originate? keywords: history of mother's day, mothers day, origin of mother's day) We celebrate Mother's Day to honor the mother or mothers in our lives. It's a day to honor the women who have given you life or have taken on the role of motherhood in their own lives. It might be an opportunity for some people to celebrate the woman who raised them; for others, it might be a chance to celebrate a sister, aunt, grandmother, or friend. Or maybe it's just a day when you're able to focus on your own experience with motherhood and how much joy it brings you. While Mother's Day has become commercialized and filled with flowers and chocolates and brunches out, but the reason we celebrate it is important to remember: because being a mom is hard work! And suppose you're not a mom but have had one in your life who has provided you with experiences that have helped you become the person you are today. In that case, Mother's Day is an opportunity to thank her for her impact on your life. The history of Mother's Day is fascinating, but we'll give you just a brief overview here so that you can decide when and how you want to celebrate this year.
What are the Origins of this Important Holiday? keywords: history of mothers day, origin of mother's day) Mother's Day is a holiday we keenly look forward to every year. But how much do you know about where it came from? The origins of Mother's Day are actually in the United States. Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia is credited with starting the movement that eventually led to the creation of the national holiday. Anna started celebrating Mother's Day in 1908, when she threw a party on May 10th (the anniversary of her mother's death). She wanted to honor her mother by celebrating all mothers and spent the next few years working on getting Mother's Day recognized as a national holiday. Finally, in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson issued an official proclamation declaring the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day—and this tradition has continued ever since!
Why did we Need a Special Day for Mothers in the First Place? keywords: mothers day history, why does mother's day exist) Is it just us, or does Mother's Day feel like a strange holiday? It's not that we don't love our moms. No, no—we LOVE our moms. They're the best. We could just do without the Hallmark-induced guilt trips, is all. But have you ever wondered why Mother's Day was invented in the first place? Like, why do we need a day dedicated to mothers when every other day of the year we can just go ahead and be normal humans and tell our moms we love them? Well, here's what happened: after the Civil War ended in 1865, women began to organize peace movements. Julia Ward Howe was one of these women—she wrote a "Mother's Day Proclamation" in 1870 where she called for peace among nations and for mothers to reject war as a solution to conflict. She hoped that her proclamation would be made an official national holiday at some point. But this didn't happen until 1908, when Anna Jarvis became inspired by her mother's work with women on health issues and created Mother's Day as an official holiday (with the help of her politician friends).
How did Mother Love Become a National Obsession? keywords: love for mothers, love for mom) Everyone loves a good mom. But how did "mom" become such a pop culture obsession? First of all, we have to get one thing out of the way: moms are awesome. They do it all—from childcare and cooking to cleaning and being our biggest cheerleaders, moms are running the show. We all know this, but somehow, in spite of this, not many people have caught on to the fact that moms deserve their due. But that's changing! In recent years, celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Priyanka Chopra have taken on their roles as new moms with unbridled enthusiasm—and it's a beautiful thing to watch. With Kim K keeping up with her kids now, we live in a world where almost anyone can do it and manage their businesses while looking flawless at the same time. It's like she's saying, "I can do it all." And she is!
That's why we love celebrity mommies so much: because they aren't afraid to be themselves and show us just how much work goes into being a mom. They're empowering women everywhere to embrace motherhood and love every minute of it (no matter how messy it gets).
Conclusion & Future Prospects on Motherhood in America The word "motherhood" can mean a lot of different things, from a pregnancy that ends in birth to an adoption to a pregnancy that ends in abortion. A mother can be someone who biologically had the baby or never gave birth but is still a parent. A mother can be someone who has kids and also works. Or someone who does not have kids and prefers it that way. A mother can be someone who doesn't like being called "mom." All of these types of mothers are valid and real. Still, when we think about the future of motherhood in America, it's important to consider how we might be able to support all kinds of mommas better. Here are some ways we could do just that: -Make breastfeeding easier by making more places accessible for mothers to breastfeed their babies. This means ensuring there are lactation rooms in airports and public spaces and considering the impact of cultural norms on breastfeeding. -Celebrate working mothers by offering paid parental leave and childcare benefits at work. These policies help working moms stay in the workforce longer, which also benefits our economy overall. This is something many countries worldwide already offer their citizens—it's time America followed suit!