History & Traditions
This flower has always been associated with Mother's Day
What is a carnation
The quintessential prehistoric suburban mom
Who is Wilma Flintstone (The Flintstones)
The quintessential 1950s housewife, known for her pearls and perfect homemaking
Who is June Cleaver (Barbara Billingsley, Leave it to Beaver)
The first mother, described as the mother of all living
Who is Eve
A symbolic figure of maternal storytelling
Who is Mother Goose
Red or pink carnations signify
A mother who is alive
The futuristic, stylish mother
Who is Jane Jetson (The Jetsons)
The definition of the calm, nurturing 70s step-mom
Who is Carol Brady (Florence Henderson, The Brady Bunch)
The mother of Jesus
Who is Mary
In technology, this is the main circuit board of a computer, sometimes affectionately referred to as the "mom" of the computer
What is a Mother Board
White carnations signify
A mother who has passed away
The patient, blue-haired matriarch often considered the moral center of her family
Who is Marge Simpson (The Simpsons)
A working lawyer and mother of five, regarded as a feminist icon.
Who is Clair Huxtable (Phylicia Rashad, The Cosby Show)
The wife of Abraham who, despite being well past childbearing age, gave birth to Isaac
Who is Sarah
A term for a suburban mother who spends significant time transporting her children to soccer games and other activities
What is Soccer Mom
This is still the most popular gift given to mothers on Mother's Day
What is a Mother's Day card
Known as Elastigirl, she balances being a superhero with raising three children
Who is Helen Parr (The Incredibles)
A determined mom who stops at nothing to protect her son.
Who is Joyce Byers (Winona Ryder, Stranger Things)
Known for her fervent prayer for a child and for dedicating her son Samuel to God's service.
Who is Hannah
Slang for high-waisted, comfortable denim jeans typically associated with older women or mothers
What are Mom Jeans
This U.S. President officially signed Mother's Day into law in 1914
Who is Woodrow Wilson
Andy's mom, recognized as a dedicated single mother.
Who is Mrs. Davis (Toy Story)
The iconic, lazy stay-at-home mother in 80s/90s sitcoms.
Who is Peggy Bundy (Katey Sagal, Married... with Children)
She gave birth to Jacob and Esau
Who is Rebekah
A term for a protective mother, often used as a nickname
What is Mama Bear