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The first North American Mother’s Day was conceptualized with Julia Ward Howe’s Mother’s Day Proclamation in 1870. Despite having penned The Battle Hymn of the Republic 12 years earlier, Howe had become so distraught by the death and carnage of the Civil War that she called on Mother’s to come together and protest what she saw as the futility of their Sons killing the Sons of other Mothers. With the following, she called for an international Mother’s Day celebrating peace and motherhood.

Now, we believe mothers, step-mothers, grandmothers and mother figures should be celebrated more than just once a year but having a special day just for her, always brings smiles. And while there are plenty of gift and pampering ideas for mom, I’ve been told that the best gift is their children’s hand written notes. In this techno savvy era, receiving a hand written letter happens so seldom, that they themselves have become cherished collectibles, especially from loved ones-big and small.

So let’s celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day-and every day. Happy Mother’s Day to you all.