The Real — and Surprising — Story Behind Mother's Day

from Here's A Thought · host Jan M Flynn

Send a textWith the holiday fast approaching, it's a good time to uncover the little-known history of the day we choose to honor Mom. There's more to it than you might think (including an effort by its founder to get the holiday abolished).Opening Music by SoundGalleryByDmitryTaras from PixabaySupport the showDo you have comments to share or an idea for an upcoming episode? Need something overthought? I'd love to hear from you!Email me at [email protected], contact me on my website at www.JanMFlynn.netOr, DM me on Twitter: @JanMFlynnAuthorTheme music courtesy of Pixabay Music

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