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Mother's Day's True Origin: Anna Jarvis's Tribute

Anna Jarvis, a Philadelphia woman, created Mothers Day to honor her late mothers healthcare advocacy. The first event was held in Philly in 1908, featuring carnations, her mothers favorite flower. The holiday spread nationwide, but Jarvis struggled with its commercialization. Despite her efforts, Mothers Day became a commercial event. Today, its a chance to appreciate mothers and their daily efforts, while remembering the advocacy that sparked the holiday. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b81b58790eecbad8

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