History of Mother's Day (In Search of Roots)

Mother's Day is special to all of us, isn't it? All of us look forward to this day to let our mummy dear know how special she is to us. But do you know the roots of Mother's Day - just how this day came into existence; when was it first observed or who celebrated it first? Do you have any idea how little things like carnations got associated with this splendid occasion, or how the modern Mother's Day celebrations are related with the old tradition of "Mothering Sunday"? Are you aware who composed the first Mother's Day proclamation? If you are not, go down and check out the links given below. You are sure to enjoy them too.