Category Archives: Summer

Mother’s Day in America didn’t begin as a commercial holiday, but rather a call for peace and women’s activism. In 1870, horrified by the human devastation of the Civil War, Julia Ward Howe, the author of “The Battle Hymn of … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day is coming, and flowers are a popular gift, so this seems like the appropriate time to talk about the traditional language of roses. For Mother’s Day, in the South, it is traditional to wear red roses on Mother’s … Continue reading →

We all know that mothers have always been valued and revered. During the time of the ancient Egyptians, red roses were associated with the goddess Isis; Mother of the Pharaohs. From the beginning of Egypt’s history to the end of … Continue reading →

Considered a time of renewal, Easter occurs with the passing of winter and the promise of spring, giving way to a fresh mindset and new beginnings. The days become longer, the sun feels a little warmer, and the dark, rich … Continue reading →