Every year, on the second Sunday in May, 96 countries around the world celebrate Mother’s Day. Dozens of other countries celebrate the same thing on different days throughout the year.

Mother’s Day wasn’t always a thing, however. Its creation was due to a small number of very determined people...and of course greeting card companies.

Learn more about Mother’s Day and how it became a holiday on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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