Happy Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day is such a wonderful occasion to celebrate the women who have made a positive impact in your life.
At Harry Ritchie’s Jewelers, we love this holiday because of the sentiment behind it.
To honor this day, here are 5 facts that you might not know about Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day has been around for centuries!
Hallmark didn’t start this holiday, contrary to what you might have heard!
The ancient Greek’s held an annual festival to Rhea, the mother of their deities.
The ancient Romans held an annual festival to Cybele, the Great Mother of their gods.
We are pretty sure that these traditions pre-date Hallmark cards…


Mother’s Day in America
The first Mother’s Day in America was held on May 10, 1908.
It was founded by Anna Jarvis and made into a national holiday in 1914 by President Wilson!

Phone Calls and Cards
In 2011, 50% of American households sent cards to their moms on Mother’s Day, totaling around 152 million cards!
Not to be outdone, 68% of Americans plan to call mom on this annual holiday, totaling 122.5 million phone calls!

Time has changed what motherhood looks like!
In 1970, the average first-time mom was 21, today it is 25.
The average mom in 2011 had 2 kids each. In the 1950’s it was 3.5, and in the 1700’s it was 7-10 kids!

The most popular…
In 2011, the most popular birth month was July, the most popular day was Tuesday, and the most popular birth date was October 5!

If you are one of the many that plans to call or write your mom on Mother’s Day, we applaud you! If you would like to do a little more for the woman that brought you into the world, stop by your nearest Harry Ritchie’s Jewelers to pick up the perfect gift!












































































