Ideas for Mother's Day in the spirit of the original, part of the history of Mother's Days around the world.

Find resources on the different stories of the history of Mother's Day: Anna Jarvis, Julia Ward Howe, and other versions. From a day for peace to a sentimental and commercial holiday.

In ancient and classical times, many cultures celebrated a holiday honoring motherhood personified as a goddess.

Ideas for women's history gifts and crafts

Famous mothers, part of the history of Mother's Days around the world.

International Mother's Days today, part of the history of Mother's Days around the world.

A history of Britain's Mothering Sunday.

Mothers' Work Days were the earliest version of Mother's Day in America. Part of the history of Mother's Days around the world.

Carnations, Anna Jarvis, and Mother's Day, part of the history of Mother's Days around the world.

Information on Lydia Maria Child - her life and work.