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Celebration born of war

Gannawarra Times

MOTHER’S Day has been celebrated in Australia for almost 150 years, traditionally every year on the second Sunday in May. But where did the tradition of spoiling mum begin, and why? Interestingly, Mother’s Day was born out of a desire for peace. Early accounts date back to the American Civil War (1861-65) when writer and […]

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