Mother's Day: History of the Celebration
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.
Mother's Day Gifts
Selected gifts that would be appropriate for Mother's Day, with a women's history theme. Women through the ages are honored in this collection.
Mother's Day: Special
A special listing of Mother's Day articles from this About Women's History Guide and by other Guides at About. From history to how to entertain, from famous mothers of history to some humorous takes.
Julia Ward Howe
Julia Ward Howe, author of the 1870 Mother's Day Proclamation, in articles and other material on this site, plus net links for more resources.
Julia Ward Howe: Peace and Mother's Day
Howe, famous for her words to the Battle Hymn of the Republic, worked for a Mother's Day for Peace after the Civil War ended. (Part of a longer article.)
Mother's Day Proclamation - Mother's Day 2009
Each year, the president proclaims Mother's Day. Here is the text of the 2009 proclamation of Mother's Day.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Teenager on Mother's Day
From About's Guide to Parenting Teenagers, a humorous take on Mother's Day preparations. (Or is it serious?)
Invoking the Moral Authority of Moms
A New York Times article from May, 2000, explores various movements built around the power of motherhood, especially the Million Mom March and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.