West Virginians plan to celebrate Mother’s Day more than any other state, study says

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — A recent study found that West Virginia goes all out for Mother’s Day.

Bet Kentucky used search data to give each state a search interest score for terms like “mom” and “Mother’s Day,” and West Virginia tops the list, followed by Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.

The ranking is unsurprising considering that the first ever Mother’s Day celebration took place in Grafton, West Virginia in 1908 , and the state still observes the holiday at the International Mother’s Day Shrine—the birthplace of Mother’s Day—every year.

Mother’s Day in 2024 will be on Sunday, May 12.

If you’re looking for a way to show your appreciation to your mom this Mother’s Day, several West Virginia State Parks are holding Mother’s Day brunches and buffets, including Tygart Lake State Park , which is only a few minutes drive from the International Mother’s Day Shrine, and Pipestem State Park .

If you follow this link, BestReviews readers can also get 20% off flower bouquets for Mother’s Day .

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