Mothers Day
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Mother’s Day in the United States celebrates motherhood on the second Sunday of May.
A day to honor mothers, grandmothers, mothers-in-law, and all motherly figures.
The History of Mother’s Day
A day to honor mothers has existed for as long as, well, there have been mothers. Festivals honoring mothers in ancient times were often tied to gods and goddesses and maternal symbols of fertility, birth, creativity, and growth cycles. The mother is the protector and nourisher of children and, by extension, of all humanity. The Phrygians held a festival for Cybele, the Great Mother of the Gods. The Greeks and Romans also honored the mother figure of their gods. Even today, an important festival in India, Durga-puja, honors the goddess Durga.
Who “Invented” the Modern Mother’s Day?
In the United States, three women were most instrumental in establishing the tradition of Mother’s Day: Ann Reeves Jarvis, Julia Ward Howe, and Ann’s daughter, Anna M. Jarvis. What might surprise you is that the great women being honored as mothers were activists who fought for children’s welfare, health, and peace.
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