<P> Mother 's Day in the United States is an annual holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in May . Mother 's Day recognizes mothers , motherhood and maternal bonds in general , as well as the positive contributions that they make to society . It was established by Anna Jarvis , with the first official Mother 's Day was celebrated at St. Andrew 's Methodist Church in Grafton , West Virginia , on May 10 , 1908 . In the United States , Mother 's Day complements similar celebrations honoring family members , such as Father 's Day , Siblings Day and Grandparents Day . </P>
<P> Mother 's Day in the United States is an annual holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in May . Mother 's Day recognizes mothers , motherhood and maternal bonds in general , as well as the positive contributions that they make to society . It was established by Anna Jarvis , with the first official Mother 's Day was celebrated at St. Andrew 's Methodist Church in Grafton , West Virginia , on May 10 , 1908 . In the United States , Mother 's Day complements similar celebrations honoring family members , such as Father 's Day , Siblings Day and Grandparents Day . </P>
where was the first mother 's day service held
where was the first mother 's day service held
at St. Andrew 's Methodist Church in Grafton , West Virginia
at St. Andrew 's Methodist Church in Grafton , West Virginia