In 1908, Anna Jarvis set out to honor her mother, a woman remembered for her peace, compassion, and tireless service after the Civil War. Legend has it that Anna once overheard her mother praying for a day to celebrate the hard work of mothers. This heartfelt wish, as shared in a documentary about the origins of Mother’s Day, sparked the movement. When President Woodrow Wilson declared the holiday official in 1914, the intention was to set aside a day to honor the steadfast,