Mother's Day originated in the United States, evolving from earlier traditions like Mothering Sunday in Britain and earlier celebrations of motherhood in ancient Greece and Rome. The modern holiday was spearheaded by Anna Jarvis, who, after her mother's death, sought to create a day to honor mothers and their sacrifices. Anna's efforts led to the first official Mother's Day celebration in 1908 and, eventually, its establishment as a national holiday in 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson.