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The Anti-War Origins of Mother’s Day

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8 May 2021

The Anti-War Origins of Mother’s Day

For many people, Mother’s Day may conjure up images of croissants, mimosas, and brunch on the second Sunday of May, but did you know this holiday can trace its origins back to anti-war efforts in the 1800s? Here’s the story of where American Mother’s Day began, how it evolved, and why its founder eventually came to disown it altogether.

Dan Evon reports.

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