What does the American flag stand for? For me, the American flag is a symbol of freedom. The flag is a symbol of patriotism, which was given its significance through the sacrifice of thousands and thousands of dedicated military service personnel who gave their lives for our freedom.
In fact, consumers are expected to spend an average of $152.52 on gifts for Mother's Day: up 8 percent from last year, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. In total, we're expected to spend a total $18.6 billion on Mother's Day presents, according to the NRF. (H/t USA Today.)
In the United States, Mother's Day started nearly 150 years ago, when Anna Jarvis, an Appalachian homemaker, organized a day to raise awareness of poor health conditions in her community, a cause she believed would be best advocated by mothers. She called it Mother's Work Day..