Did You Know? Mother’s Day Edition

Mothers are the most cherished people in our lives. From problem solving to giving the best advice and boosting the confidence of anyone in her presence, moms provide the stability, love and support that children need to grow through every life stage and into adulthood. Being a mother is rewarding, challenging and beautiful. In honor of Mother’s Day, let’s reflect on some facts about this special day that may surprise you! 

• The first Mother’s Day was declared by President Woodrow Wilson in 1914 after he was persuaded by activist Anna Jarvis to create the holiday. He stated that this was an opportunity to “publicly express our love and reverence for the mothers of our country.”  Jarvis started the custom of wearing a carnation to honor mothers and designating white carnations to signify a mother who has passed away. 
• On Mother’s Day, more phone calls are made than any other day of the year! Phone calls see a rise of 37% on this special day as people take the opportunity to call their moms.  
• For florists, this holiday is incredibly important. Mother’s Day accounts for twenty five percent of flower sales for the entire year, according to the Society of American Florists. 
• According to Pew Research, the average age for a first time mom in the United States is now 27 years old. As women are delaying motherhood, the average age has steadily risen over the last decade.  
• We love to spoil our moms! In 2023, over $35 billion was spent on Mother’s Day.  According to the National Retail Federation, shoppers spent on average $274 on gifts to celebrate their mothers. And Mother’s Day cards are essential, with nearly 152 million sent out every year! 
• Mother’s Day is a global celebration. Although the holidays do not all fall on the same day across the world, families in Canada, Costa Rica, Samoa, Great Britain, Australia, Georgia and Thailand also have a designated day to focus on mom! 

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