# Mother's Day Celebration 100 Years Old This Year

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**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [May 9, 2014, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mothers-day-celebration-100-years-old-this-year/688055 "2014-05-09T15:04:56Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 9, 2014, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mothers-day-celebration-100-years-old-this-year/688055/1 "2014-05-09T15:04:56Z")

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Here is a brief history:

> **[National Geographic](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/)**
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As anyone here could predict it originated as a day to go home to your Mother and thank her for all she did–a private occasion–but was quickly turned into a commercial goldmine.