Mother's Day Founder Opposed Commercialization
West Virginian Anna Jarvis founded Mother's Day 100 years ago today. Her original idea was to make it a "day of rest" for mothers. However, as the years of the celebration progressed, Jarvis became discouraged by the commercialization of the day. Emily Corio, of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, reports.
NPR.org – May 11, 2008 12:55 PM [GMT]
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West Virginian Anna Jarvis founded Mother's Day 100 years ago today. Her original idea was to make it a "day of rest" for mothers. However, as the years of the celebration progressed, Jarvis became discouraged by the commercialization of the day. Emily Corio, of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, reports.
NPR.org – May 11, 2008 12:55 PM [GMT]
found in U.S. News
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