Mother's Day is a way to pay forward all our mothers have done for us. Countless mothers have endured breakfasts in bed because they love the people who made it. Many give their mothers flowers and chocolates. How did Mother's Day and these traditions start? That is what I will try to find out.

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Rankin, J. (2025, April 13). A Sweet Tradition: The History of Chocolate Gifting on Mother’s Day. Retrieved June 26, 2026, from Dallmann Confections website: https://dallmannconfections.com/blogs/chocolate/a-sweet-tradition-the-history-of-chocolate-gifting-on-mother-s-day?srsltid=AfmBOorjFzF0iV6GtbVu5UfcpIv3EpGS1h6Z8QZ3nOOxKiiY1oa84aaH

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Father's Day is a long standing tradition. It began as a response to tragedy and grew as a way to honor father's. It was met with some resistance but, it gained traction. Father's deserve to be celebrated. Join me a discuss the origins of Father's Day.

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Johnson, L., Peters, G., & Woolley, J. (2026). Proclamation 3730—Father’s Day, 1966 | The American Presidency Project. Retrieved June 19, 2026, from Ucsb.edu website: https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/proclamation-3730-fathers-day-1966

Laura. (2022). A Brief History of Father’s Day. Retrieved June 19, 2026, from Collier & Dobson website: https://www.collierdobson.com/blogs/news/a-brief-history-of-fathers-day

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Ott, T. (2026, June 17). How Religion Shaped the Earliest Father’s Day Celebrations | HISTORY. Retrieved June 19, 2026, from HISTORY website: https://www.history.com/articles/fathers-day-religion-connection

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Road trips have been ingrained in American culture for centuries. They go back before most Americans owned cars. They have been the subject of movies, novels, short stories and television shows. Join me as I discuss the history of the American road trip.

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Beth. (2024, November 13). The Quirky History and Enduring Appeal of Roadside Attractions. Retrieved June 11, 2026, from The Roaming Yeti website: https://theroamingyeti.com/the-quirky-history-and-enduring-appeal-of-roadside-attractions/

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Munoz, C. (2024, November 7). Taking the Scenic Route: Exploring the History of America’s Roadside Attractions. Retrieved June 12, 2026, from GeoGrit website: https://www.geogrit.com/blogs/outdoors/exploring-the-history-of-america-roadside-attractions?srsltid=AfmBOoot5HGpvC_T-D4a3AjTDuJMzmmpaWf5nvPb5vDnrZ94rR7PQNZZ

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