Mother's Day, observed on the second Sunday of May, is a celebration dedicated to honoring mothers and maternal figures for their sacrifices and contributions to families. The holiday traces its roots to Ann Jarvis, who, after losing several children to disease, worked to improve community health through initiatives like 'Mothers’ Work Clubs.' Following her death, her daughter, Anna Jarvis, established Mother's Day to personally honor her mother, choosing the second Sunday in May as the date. By 1914, the holiday was officially recognized in the United States by President Woodrow Wilson. However, Anna Jarvis later became disillusioned with the commercialization of the holiday, which she believed detracted from its original purpose. Despite her efforts to combat this trend, Mother's Day remains a commercialized celebration today, benefiting various industries while the founder struggled financially in her later years.