True or False: Mother's Day is celebrated on the same day in every country around the world.
False - While many countries celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May, the exact date and traditions can vary by country.
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What flower is often considered the symbol of Mother's day? a) carnations b) peonies c) roses d) tulips
Carnations quickly became the symbol of Motherโs Day (supposedly representing the tears of Mary when Jesus was crucified) when it began in 1914
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True or False: Mother's Day is a holiday that was created by greeting card companies to sell more cards.
False - holiday was actually created by Anna Jarvis in the United States in honor of her mother.
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In Bolivia, Mother's day celebrates a) historical female fighters b) female saints c) female goddesses d) the Virgin Mary
The "Heroinas of Coronilla" banded together to fight the Spanish Army May 27 1812 because their fathers, sons and husbands were all injured or killed.
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Which country did not make Mother's Day a national holiday until 1950? a) Ireland b) U.S. c) France d) the UK
Napoleon tried to mandate a national maternal holiday in the 19th century but it wasn't until May 24, 1950 that the Fรชte des Mรจres became an official holiday.
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True or False: The woman who successfully campaigned to make Mother's Day a national holiday in the US later tried to cancel the holiday.
True. Mother's Day became a designated holiday in 1914, but within a few years, Anna Jarvis became disgusted with how the day became about spending money.
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In Spain, Motherโs Day used to be celebrated in what month? a) March b) May c) August d) December
In Spain, Mother's Day was created to honor the Virgen of Immaculate Conception. Therefore, it was celebrated on the 8 Dec until 1965 when it changed to May.
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In the UK, Motherโs Day or Mothering Day celebrates mums and _______?
Mothering Sunday began as a day when Christians traveled to their main church of the area and children were allowed to take a day off to visit their mums.
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In the UK, what is the traditional food eaten on Motherโs Day or Mothering Day? a) bangers and mash b) cake c) fish and chips d) sunday roast
In the UK, Mothering Sunday often includes a traditional simnel cakeโa spiced cake made with dried fruit and topped with marzipan balls.
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How many Mother's Day cards does the average person buy each year?
The average person buys 2.8 Motherโs Day cards likely also for their grandmothers, wives, mothers-in-law, sisters, or friends.
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In Thailand, Mother's day is celebrated on a) the First Sunday in April b) Independence Day c) The Queen's Birthday d) The Princess' Birthday
Her Majesty Sirikit the Queen of Thailand is considered the mother of all her Thai subjects so the Thai government made her birthday, August 12 the official day
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True or False: People spend more on Father's Day gifts than Mother's Day gifts.
False. On average, people spend $139 on Fatherโs Day compared to $195 on Motherโs Day.
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Which of the following is NOT part of the Mother's Day Tradition in Mexico? a) a bonfire b) visiting your mother c) eating tamales for breakfast d) hiring a band
On May 10th, families celebrate together after a traditional breakfeast of tamales and atole. A band is hired and moms request their favorite songs.