The custom of setting aside a day to honor mothers can be traced all the way back to the days of Ancient Greece. In Victorian England, "Mothering Day" gave servants a day to go home and spend with their families.
Today, people in different countries honor their mothers on different days. Since 1914, the second Sunday of May has been observed as Mother's Day in the U.S.
Sites listed in this category should be suitable for visitors of all ages, but designed primarily for adult visitors. Sites provide material related to Mother's Day, including historical background, holiday stories and poems, graphics, and ideas for celebrating. Sites may also provide information for parents and teachers, such as suggested family activities and lesson plans.
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- About Mother's Day: What You Need to Know Facts about the history of the observance, from ancient holidays to the efforts of Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis -- and how the founder of Mother's Day ended up arrested for trying to stop its overcommercialization.
- Mother's Day History History, quotes, poems, gift ideas, and kid crafts for Mothers Day.
- Annie's Mother's Day Page Contains history, links, and biblical information about the holiday.
- American Catholic: Mother's Day A Catholic look at Mother's Day features articles, prayers, e-card, and information on the Virgin Mary.