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Google Doodle released a doodle today to mark Mother's Day 2024..
The doodle depicts a mother reading out to her child while being seated on a couch in a setting of the house..
The origins of Mother's Day can be traced back to the early 20th century when Anna Jarvis, an American social activist, advocated for a day to honour mothers and their contributions to society..
Anna Jarvis's campaign gained traction, and in 1914, Mother's Day was officially recognised as a national holiday in the United States by President Woodrow Wilson..
The purpose of Mother's Day is to express love, appreciation, and gratitude towards mothers and mother figures for their unconditional love, support and sacrifices...
