Mother’s Day was inspired in 1872 by Julia Ward Howe as The Mother’s Peace Day – a day to honor women’s contributions to shaping politics and creating familial and societal peace. Julia authored the Battle Hymn of the Republic, but we think a proclamation she created calling for disarmament and for mothers to united to stop senseless war, is even more powerful:
Still worried about what to do for the Moms in your life for Mother’s Day? Don’t worry. You’re right on time and we’ve got you covered:
Give Mom a Thought!
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Mother's Day is a defining highpoint on Every Mother Counts’ calendar. That’s because it’s the one-day of the year when people think about and appreciate the moms in their lives the most. It's sometimes called a "Hallmark holiday,” which implies it's just a contrived day, designed to keep greeting card writers in business.
Raising Awareness About Maternal DeathsWritten by Donald G. McNEIL Jr.Original Article from The New York Times
Last year at this time, Christy Turlington Burns, the fashion model turned maternal-health advocate, asked mothers across America to celebrate No Mothers Day by not answering their phones or e-mail all day, even when their children called.
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