Flowers
What is the Mother’s Day flower?
A. Sun Flower
B. Carnation
C. Daisy
D. Tulips
B. Carnation
Different colors of carnations have symbolic meanings, with red symbolizing love and respect, white honoring mothers who have passed, and pink representing a mother's love and appreciation. While carnations are the traditional choice, roses, tulips, lilies, and orchids are also popular Mother's Day flowers.
Which day is busier for restaurants: Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day?
Mother’s Day
Who is the Greek Goddess of Motherhood?
A. Athena
B. Aphrodite
C. Hera
D. Rhea
D. Rhea
Rhea is the primary goddess associated with motherhood, as she is the mother of the Olympian gods Zeus, Hestia, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, and Demeter.
Mother’s Day is always celebrated on the third Sunday in May.
False
The second Sunday
About 122 million of these are made every Mother’s Day. What are they?
A. Flower Delivery
B. Dinner Reservations
C. Spa Dates
D. Phones Calls
D. Phones Calls
What percentage of all flowers purchased throughout the year are bought for Mother’s Day?
A. 50%
B. 70%
C. 25%
D.30%
C. 25%
This makes Mother's Day a significant holiday for the flower industry, with spending on flowers for the occasion reaching billions of dollars.
What type of food is often associated with a Mother's Day brunch?
A. Bread
B. Eggs
C. Bread
D. Bacon
B. Eggs
When was Mother’s Day signed into law?
A. 1871
B. 1762
C. 1914
D. 1790
C. 1914
What is UK’s version of Mother’s Day is called Mothering Sunday
True
People from Ireland and the UK started celebrating Mother's Day on the same day that Mothering Sunday was celebrated, the fourth Sunday in Lent. The two celebrations have now been mixed up, and many people think that they are the same thing.
What is the most popular Mother’s Day gift?
A. Flowers
B. Food
C. Money
D. Greeting Cards
D. Greeting Cards
What do Carnations symbolize?
A. Love
B. Happiness
C. Laughter
D. Warmth
A. Love
The white carnation symbolizes "the truth, purity, and broad-charity of mother love."
What is a popular dessert choice for Mother's Day?
A. Brownies
B. Lemon Tart
C. Rhubarb Ice Cream
D. All of the Above
D. All of the Above
Which president signed Mother’s Day into law?
A. James Kennedy
B. Woodrow Wilson
C. Walter White
D. Ronald Reagan
B. Woodrow Wilson
Mother's Day was officially signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson on May 9, 1914, with his presidential proclamation declaring the second Sunday of May as the national holiday to honor mothers. This proclamation made it a national observance to be held every year.
100 days is the longest human female pregnancy.
False
The longest documented human pregnancy was 375 days, which is about 1 year and 10 days. This record was set by Beulah Hunter, who gave birth to Penny Diana. While most pregnancies last around 280 days (9.5 months), a longer pregnancy like this is still relatively rare.
Mother’s Day is the third largest card-sending holiday in the US. What are #1 and 2?
A. Birthday's and Christmas
B. Labor Day and Valentine's Day
C. Christmas and Valentine's Day
D. 4th of July and Christmas
C. Christmas and Valentine's Day
Christmas is the largest, with approximately 1.3 billion cards sent annually. Valentine's Day is the second largest, with around 145 million cards exchanged annually
Who is the founder of Mother’s Day in the United States?
A. Anna Jarvis
B. Susan B. Anthony
C. Julia Ward Howe
D. Eleanor Roosevelt
A. Anna Jarvis
Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother's Day, chose the white carnation as the official flower for the holiday.
What is a traditional Mother's Day meal?
A. Roast Chicken
B. Pan- Seared Salmon
C. Steak
D. Both A & B
D. Both A & B
Which U.S. State was the first state to celebrate Mother’s Day?
A. West Virginia
B. Missouri
C. California
D. Mississippi
A. West Virginia
West Virginia was the first U.S. state to officially recognize and celebrate Mother's Day. Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother's Day, organized the first official celebration in Grafton, West Virginia, in 1908, and the state officially adopted the holiday in 1910.
Pink is typically associated with Mother’s Day,
True
Pink, especially in carnations, is a popular choice to express appreciation and gratitude for a mother's love.
True or False
Babies heartbeat synchronizes with their mom’s.
True
When a mom smiles at her baby, the baby likely experiences a sense of excitement and being loved, which can lead to their own smile in return.
Which springtime flowers are traditionally given on Mother’s Day in the UK?
A. Roses
B. Violets
C. Dahila
B. Violets
What is the estimated number of people who dine out on Mother's Day in the United States?
A. 80 Million
B. 70 Million
C. 60 Million
D. 50 Million
A. 80 Million
A breakdown of meal preferences shows that 55% will dine for dinner, 34% will have lunch, 30% will have brunch, and 12% will have breakfast.
Who said the following popular quote about his mother:
“All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.”
A. Andrew Jackson
B. George Washington
C. Abraham Lincoln
D. John Adams
C. Abraham Lincoln
Mother Earth’s name is Mary.
False
Gaia
In Greek mythology, Gaia is the primordial goddess of the earth, the ancestral mother of all life, and the source of all things.
How many diapers does a mom change before her baby turns 2?
A. 7,300
B. 4,839
C. 6,930
D. 3,789
A. 7,300
This includes the first year, which is estimated to be around 3,000 diapers. The number of diaper changes varies by age and baby, but a general guideline is 5-12 diapers per day