And now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English.
Mothers have been celebrated around the world since the days of ancient Greeks and Romans.
In the United States, Mother's Day became a national holiday after an effort by Anna Jarvis "as a way of honoring the sacrifices mothers made for their children." U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signed a measure in 1914 to officially set Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May.
Americans celebrate mothers by buying them gifts, taking them out for a meal, or surprising them with their favorite treat. Mother's Day cards, either bought or made, are a big part of this special day.
