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By Jone Johnson Lewis, About.com Guide to Women's History since 1999

Mother's Day: History of the Celebration

Sunday May 9, 2004
Mother's Day evolved from a day for peace to a sentimental and commercial holiday. Find out more about the different stories of the history of Mother's Day: Anna Jarvis, Julia Ward Howe, and other versions. And find out about Mother's Day customs, like wearing carnations. Plus: resources and recipes for celebrating Mother's Day.

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