National Grandparent’s Day
Show your appreciation today to your grandparents for all their love and for enriching your life and the lives of your siblings and cousins. Make a phone call, send a card, or better yet – plan to spend the day together.

(XXOOXX miss you Granny XXOOXX)

Women’s Equality Day
Celebrate the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave American women full voting rights.

The holiday was first established in 1971 by Rep. Bella Abzug and has been celebrated nationally ever since.

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Sisters’ Day
Whether you have sisters by birth, by friendship or by sorority, celebrate the love, laughter and support they give you on this national celebration of sisterhood.

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Girlfriend’s Day
Hey guys – there’s no rest for the weary cause they’ve found another day we have to remember! That’s right; if you’ve got a girlfriend then you’re in luck today cause its Girlfriend Day. (Whoopdie Doo!)

And how is it celebrated you may ask??

Why you get to take her shopping! (Oh what fun!) Or to a Spa! (Oh even more fun!) Or how about a “fun slumber party”! OK now that’s fun!

So get out of work early and go get your PJs cause its gonna be a fun time in the old town tonight!

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Brother’s Day
Celebrating the brotherhood of men! For whether their bonds are biological or via fraternity, military, union, or friendship – a brother is a brother is a brother.

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Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a time of commemoration and celebration for Mom. It is a day for breakfast in bed, family gatherings, and crayon scribbled “I Love You’s.” Honor your special mom during this national celebration of America?s 85 million mothers.

So join us for our Mother’s Day celebration – Mother’s Day on the Net.

For your entertainment you’ll find fun Holiday things for you, your mom and your family. We’ve got some stories to read, recipes to make and muffins to bake, pictures for the kids to color, and holiday craft gift ideas! So bring the kids and tell your friends.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Holidays on the Net is delighted to invite you to join our celebration of motherhood, Mother’s Day on the Net. Come learn about the history of Mother’s Day in America, and then discover how moms around the world are celebrated. For example, did you know that British mums were honored a few weeks ago during Mothering Sunday?

Speaking of “did you know?”, be sure to check out our fun-filled article on the facts, figures and folklore of motherhood and Mother’s Day. At Holidays on the Net, you can also discover the special way in which Americans pay tribute to bereaved military moms (hint: it’s during the September holiday of Gold Star Mother’s Day)

If you want to make Mother’s Day an extra-special celebration of your one-of-a-kind mom, we have plenty of resources for you. If homemade gifts are more your style, don’t miss our step-by-step instructions to Mother’s Day crafts. Simpler yet, help your children create personalized homemade Mother’s Day cards by using one of our mom-themed coloring pictures.

Or, how about making mom the best treat of all?! Breakfast in bed. (And don’t forget the clean-up! Nothing says, “I appreciate you” like a sparkling sink!) If you no longer live at home, you can still drop off a basket of mouthwatering muffins at her front door!

If you find yourself at a loss for words about dear-old Mom this Mother’s Day, Holidays on the Net can help. Read the inspirational proclamations of past U.S. presidents, who annually share their thoughts on the pivotal role that moms play in raising up our nation. Or simply let Holidays on the Net find the words for you, by sending your loved one a Mother’s Day Poem/Holiday Wish or one of our free e-cards.

Mother?s Day 2011 in the US will be celebrated on Sunday May 08th. We can’t wait to share this special occasion with all of you, so be sure to stop by!

Happy Holidays,

Louie & the Holiday Elves

The White House has released the 2011 Presidential Mother’s Day Proclamation

Mother’s Day, 2011
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 8, 2011, as Mother?s Day. I urge all Americans to express their love, respect, and gratitude to mothers everywhere, and I call upon all citizens to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eleven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth.

Barack Obama
President of the United States of America

Full text – A Mother’s Day Proclamation

Holiday Reminder: Mother’s Day in the US will be celebrated next Sunday May 08th.

Join our Mother’s Day celebration – Mother’s Day on the Net – where you’ll find fun Holiday things for you, your mom and your family. We’ve got history to read, recipes to make, muffins to bake, pictures for the kids to color, and holiday craft gift ideas! So bring the kids and tell your friends.

Did You Know?
Facts, Figures & Folklore:
Motherhood & Mother’s Day
May 01 : 07 days till Mother’s Day

Did you know that stepmoms in America have their own special holiday?

National Stepmother’s Day is celebrated today, May 1st. Of course, you are welcome to honor your stepmom on Mother’s Day, too!

Mother’s Day is a time of commemoration and celebration for Mom. It is a time of breakfast in bed, family gatherings, and crayon scribbled “I Love You’s.” So join our Mother’s Day festivities as we present a new “Did You Know?” fact each day as we countdown to Mother’s Day on May 08, 2011!

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