How Mother’s Day Came into Being

How Mother’s Day Came into Being

Origins Go Back to Just after the American Civil War The second Sunday in May is just around the corner and, in the United States, that means one thing—it’s time to pay honor and tribute to mothers and motherhood. Just how long have we been doing that? How did...
The Myths and the Reality behind Valentine’s Day

The Myths and the Reality behind Valentine’s Day

The Legends and Truths about the Saint and the Celebration Valentine’s Day may be the most misunderstood of holidays, with many creative, but ultimately fabricated stories about its origins, as well as the person for whom it is named. Let’s look at a few of the myths...