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Mother's Day Around the World
This Mother's Day guide includes a history of the holiday, coverage of famous mothers, crafts and homemade gift ideas for honoring your own mom, and tips for tracing your female ancestors.

The Meaning of Flowers
Throughout history, lovers have given flowers to each other as a token of their longing, devotion, and love.

Classic Poems for Mothers
A collection of classic poems about motherhood, by Anne Bradstreet, William Blake, Christina Rossetti, Edgar Allan Poe, Rudyard Kipling & Walt Whitman.

Ancient Mother's Days
In ancient and classical times, many cultures celebrated a holiday honoring motherhood personified as a goddess.

Famous Mothers in History
Notable and beloved mothers throughout history.

Britain's Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday was celebrated in Britain beginning in the 17th century.

Mothers' Work Days in America
Mothers' Work Days were the earliest version of Mother's Day in America.

Julia Ward Howe's Mother's Day
Julia Ward Howe was another influential figure who tried to establish a Mother's Day in America.

Anna Jarvis and Mother's Day
Anna Jarvis was the power behind the official establishment of Mother's Day.

International Mother's Days
In addition to the popular Mother's Day holiday in the United States, many cultures also celebrate a Mother's Day.

Mother's Day Statistics
Check out facts and figures about Mother's Day.