Anna talked to her friends, and wrote letters. The minister of her mother’s church held a special service to honor Anna’s mother, and mothers everywhere. Hundreds of people attended, and Anna gave carnations –her mother’s favorite flower to everyone, which started a Mother’s Day tradition that continues to this day.

　　In 1910, West Virginia became the first state to make Mother’s Day an official holiday. It spread across the country, and on May 9, 1914, President Wilson signed the proclamation (公告) starting Mother’s Day nationwide.

　　Actually, Mother’s Day celebrations of various kinds date back to ancient times, including a ceremony dedicated (专注的) to Rhea, Mother of the Ancient Greek Gods. Although Anna Jarvis was not the only one to work for Mother’s Day, it was her total dedication that made it a national event and a living proof to the power of one person’s devotion.

　　61.Anna Jarvis felt regretted after her mother’s death because _____ .

　　A. she had not met all her mother’s demands

　　B. she thought she had done less for her mother

　　C. she had been too impolite to her mother

　　D. she had not stayed with her mother longer

　　62. Anna’s mother’s dream was to ___.

　　A. set up Mother’s Friendship Day

　　B. show her true love to Anna in a way

　　C. set up a day nationwide to honor mothers

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