Anna Jarvis Birthplace Museum
Mother's Day was begun in 1908 by a devoted daughter
GRAFTON, W.Va. - On this 100th anniversary of Mother's Day, the woman credited with creating one of the world's most celebrated holidays probably wouldn't be pleased with all the flowers, candy or gifts. Anna Jarvis would want us to give mothers a white carnation - she felt it signified the purity of a mother's love.
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