Few people had as complicated a relationship with Mother’s Day as Anna Jarvis did with the holiday.
Despite her tireless campaign to get the holiday recognized by the United States government, Jarvis ended up denouncing the institution she created, bankrupting herself as she fought against its perceived commercialization. How did that happen?
The roots of Mother’s Day — at least Jarvis’s involvement — date back to the 1850s. Her mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, organized work clubs of mothers in their home state of West Virginia for a variety of causes. When the Civil War broke out, Jarvis senior shifted...
Despite her tireless campaign to get the holiday recognized by the United States government, Jarvis ended up denouncing the institution she created, bankrupting herself as she fought against its perceived commercialization. How did that happen?
The roots of Mother’s Day — at least Jarvis’s involvement — date back to the 1850s. Her mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, organized work clubs of mothers in their home state of West Virginia for a variety of causes. When the Civil War broke out, Jarvis senior shifted...
- 5/10/2017
- by Alex Heigl
- PEOPLE.com
When is Mother's Day 2016? Yes, it really is this Sunday, May 8. You already have our ideas for great gifts to buy for your mom, friend or anyone else you want to celebrate on that day. Need more ideas? Well jewelry, electronics and special outings will all be tops on gift lists this year, according to the National Retail Federations' annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics. Or you could borrow ideas from Lauren Conrad who shared gift ideas with PeopleStyle, which included flowing dresses, chic pots and bags. Sarah Jessica Parker also offered some Mother's Day gift ideas to PeopleStyle,...
- 5/6/2016
- by Nancy Dunham, @NancyDWrites
- PEOPLE.com
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