Mother's Day Turns 100
The 100th anniversary of Mother's Day will be observed Sunday with a $16-billion commercial blitz of cards, flowers and restaurant meals. It originated as a simple tribute to mothers marked by the wearing of a single white carnation. But the tradition spread, and it didn't take long for marketers to seize a business opportunity.
Related NPR Stories
Mother's Day Anguish May 9, 2007
You Never Call, You Never Write! May 8, 2007
Singing Mom's Songs for Mother's Day May 12, 2006
More From Business
Comments
You must be signed in to leave a comment. Sign In / Register
Please keep your community civil. All comments must follow the NPR.org Community rules and terms of use, and will be moderated prior to posting. NPR reserves the right to use the comments we receive, in whole or in part, and to use the commenter's name and location, in any medium. See also the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Community FAQ.
