How Mothers Were Celebrated In Ancient Greece And Rome
Today, Mother's Day is celebrated in more than 50 countries, but mothers have long been revered. Here's how moms were celebrated in ancient Greece and Rome.
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The History Of Mother's Day In The US Is Much Different Than You'd Imagine
Mother's Day, both in America and around the world, has become a holiday in every sense of the world -- a time of remembrance and appreciation.
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The Real Reason White Carnations Are The Official Flowers Of Mother's Day
In the 21st century in the United States, Mother's Day is a big deal -- cards, candy, phone calls. And flowers, with white carnations having pride of place.
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The Anti-War Movement That Went On To Inspire Mother's Day
Julia Ward Howe promoted Mothers' Peace Day in the 1870s to encourage people, especially mothers, to fight for peace.
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The Controversial History Of Father's Day
Father's Day is the natural follow-up to Mother's Day. So it's kind of weird to think that Father's Day actually has a controversial history, but it does.
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Why Charles Lindbergh Refused To Celebrate Mother's Day
Aviator Charles Lindbergh believed that Mother's Day was a holiday created to boost businesses.
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Why Is Father's Day In June?
For many, Father's Day seems as old as time -- or at least as old as Mother's Day. But the real story behind the holiday is a lot more recent than you think.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Green Day
The subjects that inform Green Day's relatable tunes are rooted in their real life, including tragic moments the members of the band have suffered.
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Why Old Wives' Tales Caution Mothers Against Giving Birth On Halloween
Given the holiday's relationship with the dead and evil in general, many tales have been told about the dangers of having a child on Halloween.
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The Reason The Founder Of Mother's Day Tried To Abolish The Holiday
Despite creating the holiday, Anna Jarvis was aghast at what it had come to represent, ultimately fighting to have it abolished, before the task eventually took its toll.
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What It Was Really Like The Day Whitney Houston Died
Whitney Houston's death in 2012 shocked the world, and while the details of that fateful day took time to emerge, this is what we know about the day she died.
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Why Columbus Day And Indigenous Peoples' Day Are The Same Day
Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day commemorate a so-called conqueror and those he conquered, respectively. Here's why they're celebrated the same day.
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The Mystery Of Ted Bundy's Father Remains To This Day
There has been much speculation about who fathered Ted Bundy, paving the way for some interesting theories. Here are a few of the most prominent.
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The Tragic Same-Day Death Of Teddy Roosevelt's Wife And Mother
In February 1884, years before he became president, Theodore Roosevelt suffered a double loss with the deaths of his wife and mother.
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Tragic Details About Doris Day
Behind Doris Day's cookie-cutter image was a woman who was surely exhausted from decades of misfortunes. Let's look at the tragic details of Doris Day.
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The Terrifying True Story Behind The Madonna Of Bachelor's Grove Cemetery
The most famous and controversial ghost photo ever taken was of the Madonna of Bachelor's Grove Cemetery. This is the terrifying true story behind the legend.
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The Origins Of Day Of The Dead
Day of the Dead decor like sugar skulls have become ubiquitous at U.S retailers but the origins of the holiday go back to ancient Mesoamerican peoples.
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What's The Difference Between Day Of The Dead And All Souls Day?
Day of the Dead and All Souls Day fall around the same time, and both are focused on deceased loved ones. But they aren't the same thing. Here's the difference.
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The Truth About Doris Day And Rock Hudson's Relationship
Many actors find themselves cast and working closely with a colleague they may or may not know (or want to know). And sometimes, friendship blossoms and lasts.
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Who Was Cher's Mother, Georgia Holt?
Cher's mother, Georgia Holt, died on December 11 at 96. But the actress and singer's mom was an entertainer herself.
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The Deadliest Bus Accidents Ever
When things do go bad on a bus, they do so in a very dramatic way. Here are some of the deadliest bus accidents from around the world.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Belinda Carlisle
From The Go-Go's to a successful career as a solo artist, Belinda Carlisle seemed to have it all. However, her real-life story is one that's far from perfect.
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12 Notable Figures Who Served On D-Day
While the majority of the combatants at D-Day were just brave, ordinary soldiers, there were also several famous people who fought right alongside them.
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The Day Saturday Morning Cartoons Died
In the U.S. at least, children of the latter half of the 20th century have fond memories of Saturday morning cartoons. One day, it ended, here's how and why.
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What Does International Men's Day Celebrate?
There are those dedicated national holidays in the United States, observed annually and with great fanfare. Comes now an unofficial, positive day honoring men.
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The Gruesome Story Of The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre remains an unsolved gang hit. While most fingers pointed to Al Capone, that's not the entirety of the story.
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The Reason Memorial Day Always Falls On A Monday
What's now known as Memorial Day was first celebrated in the U.S. after the Civil War ended in the 1860s. Here's why it always falls on a Monday.
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What It Was Like The Day The Music Died
The day of the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper is known as the Day the Music Died. Here's what it was really like.
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Tragic Stories About John Travolta
John Travolta has accomplished a lot, but he's also been through a series of heartbreaking tragedies and difficulties. Here's the story of his life and career.
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The Origins Of Flag Day Explained
Flag Day has been celebrated since the late 1880s, but it wasn't officially signed into law until 1949.
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