Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Mother's Day is coming upon us.

About 150 years ago Anna Jarvis thought that the Mothers of the world didn't get the appreciation we KNOW they deserved. After her death her daughter actually petitioned Congress for a day to honor her mother, and Woodrow Wilson signed into law a national Holiday for the second Sunday in May as " Mother's Day ". The gift giving aspect grew so much that Anna Jarvis's daughter actually protested the holiday and was arrested one time. At her death she actually regretted ever doing the work to get this day recognized. We all know the intent of the holiday and God Bless America for letting us express it the best way we know how.

Contrary to popular belief this holiday wasn't a combined effort of a secret meeting between Halmark, AT&T, and "Orginal" Heroman's Florist. The Heroman's were in business back them, however we didn't start selling flowers until 1878.

This holiday is the culmination of giving back one day ( Or the attempt at least ) of a culmination of efforts of the most important woman in your life or at least that one that played that role for you.

So no matter how you express your sentiment this holiday, be sure to remember the true spirit of the Mother's Day holiday and give thanks to that special person in your life the best way you would think she would appreciate the most. If that happens to be flowers ( My personal favorite ) remember those that have been doing this the longest. Your Baton Rouge florist, delivery flowers in Baton Rouge since 1878.

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