Mothers day was created by Anna Jarvis to honor her mother and every mother in the world. What began as a simple campaign to honor a woman and the important role she played, turned into a campaign that gained unimaginable popularity and today we celebrate Mothers day every second Sunday of May. This Year Mother"s day falls on May 9, 2010.
Anna Jarvis"s mother Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis was the famous mom that was honored through Anna"s initial efforts and today we celebrate every mom in our life, be it our mother, our grandmother, our wives, moms-to-be, our sisters and daughters, every mother is special. But history didn"t just give us Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis, we"ve seen many famous women raise their children through tough times and trying circumstance. A few famous mothers are;
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Jackie Kennedy as she was famously known wasn"t just a great mother to her two children Caroline and John, she was also the first lady of the U.S., wife to J.F. Kennedy and the first real symbol of a strong cultured woman. Throughout the political career of J.F. Kennedy, and even after his assassination, she was the figure of strength for her kids.
Marge Simpson
She"s the fictional mom in the ever popular Simpsons Cartoon and has been portrayed s a mother who"ll just about anything and everything (crazy or otherwise) to keep her kids happy. She"s shown as a woman who sees the good in everything and encourages her kids to do their best. She looks past their flaws and at their potential.
Mary Kay Ash
Mary Kay Ash was the founder of Mary Kay cosmetics, a famous mother and one of America"s first real business women; she created a foundation of keeping a healthy family and balancing challenging careers throughout her company. She was a mother who inspired other women, mothers, to be all that they can and to live life as a person and as a mother.
Coretta Scott King
Coretta King was married to Martin Luther King Jr. and after his assassination she took up his cause and motherhood as a challenge. Her life was dedicated to two things only, her children and commemorating her Husband"s name for the cause he led.
Your mother of course!
History can give you all the famous moms you want and the list doesn"t end with the four names above but perhaps the most famous mother ever will always be your mother! History wouldn"t matter much to you if it weren"t for her. She"s the mom you buy flowers and
mothers day gift baskets for every year and she deserves a spot here. Don"t forget to make your mom"s day special with something unique like a fruit bouquet or a gift basket.
