6 Surprising Facts About Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day in the U.S., which falls on May 11, will see Americans continue a long tradition of celebrating mothers and caregivers.

Each year, people prepare cards, flowers, gifts, and brunches to commemorate mothers in a holiday that has a rich and controversial history. Here are some surprising facts about Mother’s Day as it approaches.

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The first Mother’s Day was organized on May 10, 1908 in West Virginia and Pennsylvania

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