Once upon a time, in a land full of kind hearts, people loved to celebrate their mothers. Long ago, in places like Greece and Rome, they had big festivals with music and flowers to thank mothers for their love.
Many years later, in a small town in America, there lived a kind lady named Ann Reeves Jarvis. She cared very much about mothers and children. She started little groups called “Mothers’ Day Work Clubs” to help mothers take care of their families. She also helped bring peace when times were hard.
When Ann grew old and went to heaven, her daughter Anna Jarvis missed her very much. Anna wanted to do something special, not just for her mother, but for all mothers. So, she dreamed of a day where everyone would stop, smile, and say “Thank you, Mom!”
In 1908, Anna made her dream come true by having a big celebration. Many people came together, bringing flowers and hugs to their mothers. Soon, by 1912, everyone loved the idea, and Mother’s Day became a happy holiday.
But as the years went by, something sad happened. People started buying fancy gifts and forgot the real reason for the day — to show simple love and thanks. Anna was heartbroken. She spent her whole life telling people that Mother’s Day was not about gifts — it was about love.
Anna never got married. She gave all her time and heart to protect the true meaning of Mother’s Day: a day to honor mothers with love, care, and smiles.
And so, thanks to Anna’s dream, every year we have a special day to celebrate the magical love of mothers everywhere.
Moral: True love and gratitude are more valuable than any gift. Celebrate your mother’s love with your heart, not with things.
