Re: [Gendergap] Happy Mother's Day (in many countries!)

In the United States, and many other countries[1] it is Mother's Day today! So happy Mother's Day to those here and beyond who edit Wikipedia and related projects. And if it is not Mother's Day where you live, take this as a well wish! --- Interesting story about the founding of Mother's Day: Mother's Day was "founded" by Anna Jarvis, who held a memorial for her mother who founded the Mothers' Day Work Clubs. These clubs cared for Union and Confederate soldiers, regardless of affiliation (keepin' it neutral! ;) ) during the American Civil War. Jarvis held a memorial, and decided to make Mother's Day a national holiday. Many of us often send flowers, have brunch or bring mom a nice gift. Jarvis disliked how commercialized Mother's Day became: " A printed card means nothing except that you are too lazy to write to the woman who has done more for you than anyone in the world. And candy! You take a box to Mother---and then eat most of it yourself. A pretty sentiment."[2] Touche! Jarvis also remained unmarried and childfree until her death. --- Her home is on the National Register of Historic Places and we need a photo for the article. Perhaps there is a Wiki Loves MOMuments challenge here ;) (Ba-du-dum..) Happy Mother's Day! -Sarah [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother%27s_Day#Dates_around_the_world (scroll down a bit) [2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Jarvis -- *Sarah Stierch* */Wikimedia Foundation Community Fellow/* <https://donate.wikimedia.org/><<

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