10 Interesting Facts about Mother's Day

Mother's Day is a day celebrated around the world to honor and appreciate mothers, motherhood, and the influence of maternal figures in society. Here are some interesting facts about mother's day:
1. Top 3 Church Attendance Sunday
Mother's Day consistently ranks among the top 3 highest-attended Sundays in many churches, alongside Easter and Christmas.
2. Origins in Faith
The modern U.S. version of Mother's Day was founded by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and was inspired by her devout Christian mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, who ran women's prayer groups.
3. Official U.S. Holiday Since 1914
President Woodrow Wilson declared it a national holiday in the U.S. in 1914, to be celebrated on the second Sunday in May.
4. Carnations Are the Official Flower
Anna Jarvis chose carnations because they were her mother's favorite. White symbolizes remembrance; pink and red honor living mothers.
5. It's Celebrated in Over 100 Countries
While many countries celebrate in May, others do so on different dates. For example, the U.K. celebrates Mothering Sunday during Lent.
6. It's One of the Busiest Days for Restaurants
Mother's Day is consistently among the top days for dining out in many countries, including the U.S. and Australia.
7. Mother's Day Drives Huge Spending
In the U.S. alone, spending for Mother's Day exceeds $30 billion, with gifts, flowers, meals, and cards topping the list.
8. Anna Jarvis Later Opposed It
Ironically, the founder of Mother's Day protested its commercialization and even filed lawsuits to stop certain events using the name.
9. Other Cultures Celebrate Differently
In Thailand, it's celebrated on August 12, the birthday of Queen Sirikit. In Ethiopia, it involves a multi-day festival with dancing and feasting.
10. Phone Calls Spike
More phone calls are made on Mother's Day than on any other day of the year worldwide.
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