How Much Do You Know About Mother's Day?

15 Questions | By Djlmg | Last updated: May 12, 2017

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1.

Who created the modern Mother's Day holiday?

Discuss
- A.
  
  Louisa May Alcott
- B.
  
  Anna Jarvis
- C.
  
  Florence Nightingale
- D.
  
  L.M. Montgomery
2.

What did Britains in the 16'th century call their holiday that celebrated mothers?
- A.
  
  Mothering Sunday
- B.
  
  Tribute to Mothers
- C.
  
  Sweet Motherly Morning
- D.
  
  Ode to a Mother Day
3.

In 1765 John Newbury promoted his book of children's rhymes by publishing them as the work of this famous mom.
- A.
  
  Whistler's Mother
- B.
  
  Old Mother Hubbard
- C.
  
  Mother Goose
- D.
  
  Mother Popcorn
4.

The Ancient Romans had a holiday called Matronalia dedicated to what goddess?
- A.
  
  Minerva
- B.
  
  Venus
- C.
  
  Diana
- D.
  
  Juno
5.

What is considered a traditional gift to give your mom on Mother's Day?
- A.
  
  Candy
- B.
  
  Flowers
- C.
  
  Cards
- D.
  
  All of the Above
6.

Is it true that the number of collect calls are higher on Mother's Day than on Father's Day?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Who is the author of this quote: "All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That is his."

Discuss
- A.
  
  Mark Twain
- B.
  
  Oscar Wilde
- C.
  
  Robert Frost
- D.
  
  Erma Bombeck
8.

What is a time-honored tradition on Mother's Day?
- A.
  
  Throwing salt over your shoulder
- B.
  
  Decorating and giving out baskets
- C.
  
  Breakfast in bed
- D.
  
  Wearing pink and red
9.

Is it true that Mother's Day is the third most popular card-sending occasion behind Christmas and Valentine's Day?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
10.

What year did Mother's Day become an official holiday?
- A.
  
  1908
- B.
  
  1910
- C.
  
  1914
- D.
  
  1920
11.

What is the most popular flower to give your mother in China on Mother's Day?
- A.
  
  Carnation
- B.
  
  Rose
- C.
  
  Daisy
- D.
  
  Chrysanthemum
12.

How much money will Americans spend this year on greeting cards for Mother's Day?
- A.
  
  $25 million
- B.
  
  $50 million
- C.
  
  $68 million
- D.
  
  $75 million
13.

What U.S. mother buried five of her nine children, raised a president, two U.S senators, and presided over one of the most famous families in American history?
- A.
  
  Barbara Bush
- B.
  
  Jackie Onassis
- C.
  
  Rose Kennedy
- D.
  
  Maria Shriver
14.

What famous mother never had children of her own? (Hint: She picked up a Nobel Peace Prize in 1979)

Discuss
- A.
  
  Mother Jones
- B.
  
  Mother Hale
- C.
  
  Mother Mary
- D.
  
  Mother Teresa
15.

In some parts of the United States, Mother's Day marks the beginning of what season?
- A.
  
  Summer season
- B.
  
  Tomato planting season
- C.
  
  Wearing white season
- D.
  
  Bathing suit season

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