Motherhood & Nature Facts
What animal has the longest pregnancy?
African elephants, at nearly two years.
Which US President signed Mother's Day into law?
Woodrow Wilson (in 1914)
This famous song by the Beatles was inspired by Mary, the mother of Paul McCartney?
Let It Be
When is Mother’s Day celebrated in the United States?
May
What color is typically associated with Mother’s Day?
Pink
How many diapers does the average mom change before her baby turns 2?
6,000–8,000
What is the official flower of Mother's Day?
The Carnation
What is Mother's Day ranked of all the holidays for sale of plants and flowers?
Third
In which country did Mother’s Day originate?
United States
What do they call Mother’s Day in England?
Mothering Sunday
In the Roman Catholic Church, Mother’s Day is most associated with admiration for whom?
What is Virgin Mary
What is the most popular gift to give on Mother’s Day?
Greeting cards
Who is known as the mother of Hercules in Greek mythology?
Alcmene
Complete the following saying: … is the mother of invention.
Necessity
What has been the heaviest human baby ever born?
22 pounds, 8 ounces.
How many babies are born every second around the world?
About 4.3.
Which country is known for having the first Mother's Day celebration, organized by Anna Jarvis?
Grafton, West Virginia
In Greek mythology, who is the mother of the gods?
Rhea
Who is often credited as the “Mother of Mother’s Day?”
Anna Jarvis
Who wrote the famous poem “To My Mother”?
Edgar Allan Poe
What happens to a baby's heart when their mom smiles at them?
Their heartbeat synchronizes with the mother's
When was the first official Mother's Day observed?
May 10, 1908.
Who is the mother of nine children, including one U.S. President and two Senators?
Rose Kennedy
What is the significance of red and white carnations on Mother’s Day?
Red carnations mean your mother is alive. White means she isn’t.
“Mamma Mia” is a hit by which pop group?
ABBA