Global Celebrations of Mother’s Day 2024: Honoring Remarkable Women Worldwide

As the world celebrates Mother’s Day 2024, people around the globe are honoring the extraordinary women who shape their lives. Mother’s Day is an annual occasion that falls on the second Sunday of May to express gratitude and appreciation for the unconditional love and sacrifices of mothers and mother figures.

The origins of Mother’s Day can be traced back to the early 20th century and the efforts of Anna Jarvis. Jarvis, inspired by her mother Ann Reeves Jarvis—a peace activist, initiated the movement after her mother’s passing in 1905. She famously campaigned to establish Mother’s Day as an official holiday in the US.

According to the BBC, the first Mother’s Day service organized by Jarvis included 500 white carnations. This symbolic gesture marked the beginning of a tradition that now sees families worldwide express their love and admiration for mothers through various gestures.