Answer: Carnations Are the Original Mother’s Day Flower
Carnations! Anna Jarvis selected white carnations for the holiday because they were her mother’s favorite flower. She said it symbolized the truth, purity and charity of a mother’s love. Today white carnations are used to honor deceased mothers, while pink or red flowers are given to mothers who are still alive.
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