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Wake up, it’s Mothers Day!

A brief history of Mother’s Day
The origins of Mother’s Day
- The modern holiday was first celebrated in 1907 by Anna Jarvis in Grafton, West Virginia, honoring the mothers of the United States.
- In 1908, Congress rejected a proposal to make Mother’s Day an official holiday, joking that they would also have to proclaim a “Mother-in-law’s Day”.
- Due to the efforts of Anna Jarvis, by 1911 all U.S. states observed the holiday and it became a national holiday in 1914
- By the 1920s, Hallmark Cards and other companies had started selling Mother Day cards and flowers, and Jarvis protested the commercialization of the holiday.
International:
- Constance Adelaide Smith advocated for Mothering Sunday, an already-existing Christian ecclesiastical celebration in which the faithful visit the church in which they received the sacrament of baptism, as an equivalent celebration
- Her efforts were successful in the British Isles and other parts of the English-speaking world.
So, give your mother, the mother of your kids or grandkids a hug! Some flowers wouldn’t hurt either…😉
Around Town
Eat
savannahnow.com Looking for an activity to do with mom for Mother’s Day in Savannah, Georgia? Here are a few options over the weekend to check out. Read more. |
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Looking for an activity to do with mom for Mother’s Day in Savannah, Georgia? Here are a few options over the weekend to check out. Read more.
Art
wsav.com The Savannah African Art Museum is offering three different internships this summer for college students. The internships offered are Curatorial, Educational, and Collections… |
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The Savannah African Art Museum is offering three different internships this summer for college students. The internships offered are Curatorial, Educational, and Collections…
Community
wsav.com From first grade through 12th, students at St. John Academy learn from a foundation of faith. “We have daily devotion every morning, and when we have… |
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From first grade through 12th, students at St. John Academy learn from a foundation of faith. “We have daily devotion every morning, and when we have…
Politics
wtoc.com More than 2,000 people have already cast their ballot during early voting in Chatham County for the Georgia Primary election. |
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More than 2,000 people have already cast their ballot during early voting in Chatham County for the Georgia Primary election.
What’s happening
Today
SMOAKLAND makes their way to the 912!Elan Savannah presentsSMOAKLANDSupport:TBATickets: www.elansavannah.comThis event is 18 and up. Must show photo ID at the door. Sections on either side of the stage are… |
SMOAKLAND makes their way to the 912!Elan Savannah presentsSMOAKLANDSupport:TBATickets: www.elansavannah.comThis event is 18 and up. Must show photo ID at the door. Sections on either side of the stage are…
Clayton Hackle is coming back to the Soundgarden Stage this May! Come out and support a local Georgia boy on his way to the big time!THE ROOTS OF COUNTRY MUSIC… |
Clayton Hackle is coming back to the Soundgarden Stage this May! Come out and support a local Georgia boy on his way to the big time!THE ROOTS OF COUNTRY MUSIC…
Saturday
Mommy & Me Brunch . Event starts on Saturday at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Savannah Midtown, GA, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy Tickets,… Read more. |
Mommy & Me Brunch . Event starts on Saturday at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Savannah Midtown, GA, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy Tickets,… Read more.
Explore Activities & Things to do on Mother’s Day 2023 in Savannah. Mother’s day celebration ideas in Savannah. Parties to attend with your Mother in Savannah. Mother’s Day 2023 events… Read more. |
Explore Activities & Things to do on Mother’s Day 2023 in Savannah. Mother’s day celebration ideas in Savannah. Parties to attend with your Mother in Savannah. Mother’s Day 2023 events… Read more.
FreeBird is coming back to the Soundgarden Stage to Rock the House this May!! The Ultimate Lynard Skynyrd Tribute should not be missed!!”Turn it up!” And with those words musical… Read more. |
FreeBird is coming back to the Soundgarden Stage to Rock the House this May!! The Ultimate Lynard Skynyrd Tribute should not be missed!!”Turn it up!” And with those words musical… Read more.
Cats Under the Stars | Charlie Fog Band at Cohen’s Retreat!Join us Saturday, May 7th at Cohen’s Retreat for Cats Under the Stars – a tribute to the Jerry Garcia… Read more. |
Cats Under the Stars | Charlie Fog Band at Cohen’s Retreat!Join us Saturday, May 7th at Cohen’s Retreat for Cats Under the Stars – a tribute to the Jerry Garcia… Read more.
Break out your hats and bow ties as we celebrate the running of the 148th Kentucky Derby and raise money for Park Place Outreach!Break out your hats and bow ties… Read more. |
Break out your hats and bow ties as we celebrate the running of the 148th Kentucky Derby and raise money for Park Place Outreach!Break out your hats and bow ties… Read more.
Compete to win. Celebrate your Scottish heritage. Experience the Scottish way!**DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE BACK ON AND WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE DAY OF THE GAMES!!… Read more. |
Compete to win. Celebrate your Scottish heritage. Experience the Scottish way!**DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE BACK ON AND WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE DAY OF THE GAMES!!… Read more.
DO IT FOR LOVE ( VIDEO SHOOT)THIS IS AN ALL WHITE AFFAIR FOR THE AGES. DO IT FOR LOVE IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST RECORDS COMING FROM STACII ADAMS. YOU… Read more. |
DO IT FOR LOVE ( VIDEO SHOOT)THIS IS AN ALL WHITE AFFAIR FOR THE AGES. DO IT FOR LOVE IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST RECORDS COMING FROM STACII ADAMS. YOU… Read more.
Sunday
Mommy and Me Bird Craft Hosted By Skidaway Island State Park. The event starts on Sunday at Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy… Read more. |
Mommy and Me Bird Craft Hosted By Skidaway Island State Park. The event starts on Sunday at Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy… Read more.
Mothers Day Brunch Cooking Class Hosted By 700 Kitchen Cooking School. The event starts on Sunday at The Mansion on Forsyth Park – 700 Kitchen Cooking… Read more. |
Mothers Day Brunch Cooking Class Hosted By 700 Kitchen Cooking School. The event starts on Sunday at The Mansion on Forsyth Park – 700 Kitchen Cooking… Read more.
Cirque du Soleil: Crystal. The event starts on Sunday, 8 May 2022 at Enmarket Arena. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Read more. |
Cirque du Soleil: Crystal. The event starts on Sunday, 8 May 2022 at Enmarket Arena. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Read more.
Mothers Day Brunch Hosted By The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. Event starts on Sunday at Aqua Star At Westin Savannah Harbor Resort,… Read more. |
Mothers Day Brunch Hosted By The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. Event starts on Sunday at Aqua Star At Westin Savannah Harbor Resort,… Read more.
Mothers Day Champagne Brunch at Plant Riverside the District Hosted By Plant Riverside District – Salzburg Ballroom, Savannah,… Read more. |
Mothers Day Champagne Brunch at Plant Riverside the District Hosted By Plant Riverside District – Salzburg Ballroom, Savannah,… Read more.
Mothers Day POUND & Brunch Hosted By Savannah Jewish Educational Alliance. Event starts on Sunday at Savannah Jewish Educational Alliance, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy… Read more. |
Mothers Day POUND & Brunch Hosted By Savannah Jewish Educational Alliance. Event starts on Sunday at Savannah Jewish Educational Alliance, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy… Read more.
SUNSET POOL PARTY. ALL SUMMER LONG.Dog Days Presents Thompson Savannah are proud to present.. MAGIC HOUR.The Thompson Savannah, the newest and one of the most luxurious hotels in the haunted… Read more. |
SUNSET POOL PARTY. ALL SUMMER LONG.Dog Days Presents Thompson Savannah are proud to present.. MAGIC HOUR.The Thompson Savannah, the newest and one of the most luxurious hotels in the haunted… Read more.