In this episode, discover how advocates like Anna Jarvis worked to create a national day recognizing mothers’ sacrifices. Inspired by earlier efforts from Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis and Julia Ward Howe, the holiday became a time for gratitude and family connection. Traditions such as giving flowers and sharing meals spread across the country and beyond. Today, it is celebrated worldwide in many forms. This story highlights love, service, and the lasting impact of family.

Read the full article here: http://familyschoolonline.org/spotlight/MothersDay-8

This episode was created using Notebook LM voice-overs and original research by Rosemary Pollock, historian and published author, who holds an MA in U.S. History and an MA in U.S. Histo ...