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58 Charming Mother's Day Trivia Questions and Answers

By Kenton·Updated May 2025·7 min read

Welcome to the Mother's Day Trivia, a special occasion dedicated to honoring mothers and mother figures around the world.

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  1. 1What is the official flower of Mother's Day?

  2. 2Which U.S. President officially declared Mother's Day a national holiday?

  3. 3In which month is Mother's Day celebrated in the United States?

  4. 4Who is credited with founding Mother's Day in the United States?

  5. 5What is the traditional gift given in France for Mother's Day?

  6. 6How do Ethiopians celebrate Mother's Day during the Antrosht festival?

  7. 7In which year was the first Mother's Day observed in the United States?

  8. 8What does the white carnation symbolize on Mother's Day?

  9. 9Which country celebrates Mother's Day on the last Sunday of May unless it's Pentecost, in which case it is moved up?

  10. 10How often is Mother's Day celebrated in the UK?

  11. 11What unique gift do children in Yugoslavia traditionally give their mothers on Mother's Day?

  12. 12What is the common practice for Mother's Day celebration in Japan?

  13. 13Which ancient civilization is believed to have held the first celebrations in honor of mothers?

  14. 14What is the main focus of Mother's Day celebrations in Thailand?

  15. 15In which Australian state was Mother's Day first celebrated?

  16. 16What type of events are typically organized in schools across India for Mother's Day?

  17. 17Which notable author famously criticized the commercialization of Mother's Day in the U.S.?

  18. 18What popular Mother's Day gift did florists promote heavily in the early 20th century?

  19. 19In the United States, which industry sees the highest sales increase due to Mother's Day?

  20. 20What is the symbolic meaning of wearing a pink carnation on Mother's Day?

  21. 21What activity do children in Australia often do for their mothers on Mother's Day?

  22. 22Which country has a tradition of gifting perfume on Mother's Day?

  23. 23What is the main theme of the Mother's Day celebration in Indonesia?

  24. 24What was the original intention behind Anna Jarvis' creation of Mother's Day?

  25. 25Which country officially celebrates Mother's Day on March 21 to align with the start of spring?

  26. 26Which Italian city is known for having a special cake made only for Mother's Day called 'torta della mamma'?

  27. 27What do the words 'Mothering Sunday' originally refer to in the UK?

  28. 28What unique Mother's Day tradition involves children in Serbia tying up their mothers?

  29. 29How is Mother's Day referred to in Spain?

  30. 30What kind of public event is commonly held in Mexico on Mother's Day?

  31. 31In what year did Woodrow Wilson proclaim Mother's Day as a national holiday in the U.S.?

  32. 32What special type of jewelry is traditionally given in Mexico for Mother's Day?

  33. 33Which type of flower is most associated with Mother's Day in Canada?

  34. 34What was the original color of carnations distributed by Anna Jarvis for Mother's Day?

  35. 35What is a common Mother's Day tradition in Brazil?

  36. 36Which South American country celebrates Mother's Day in February?

  37. 37What is the significance of Mother's Day falling on the second Sunday of May in the U.S.?

  38. 38What specific type of flower markets see a significant boost in sales around Mother's Day in Germany?

  39. 39Which famous U.S. suffragette was a staunch supporter of establishing Mother's Day?

  40. 40In which country is it traditional to gift azalea flowers on Mother's Day?

  41. 41What is the main custom for children to do for their mothers on Mother's Day in South Korea?

  42. 42What unique Mother's Day gift is popular in Belgium?

  43. 43Which historical figure in the UK is thought to have inspired the idea of Mothering Sunday?

  44. 44What traditional Mother's Day cake is made in the U.S. to celebrate?

  45. 45Which day of the week is Mother's Day always celebrated in Israel?

  46. 46What was the medieval European origin of celebrating mothers?

  47. 47What role did the YMCA play in the establishment of Mother's Day in the United States?

  48. 48Which famous historical monument is associated with Mother's Day celebrations in India?

  49. 49In which country is Mother’s Day traditionally celebrated with the giving of carnations, symbolizing purity and love?

  50. 50What is the traditional Mother’s Day cake called in the United Kingdom?

  51. 51In Thailand, Mother’s Day is celebrated in honor of the birthday of which queen?

  52. 52In which country is Mother’s Day known as “La Festa della Mamma”?

  53. 53Which ancient Greek goddess, considered the mother of many gods, was honored in a spring festival similar to Mother’s Day?

  54. 54What is the busiest day of the year for phone calls in the United States?

  55. 55What is the most popular flower purchased for Mother’s Day worldwide?

  56. 56Which famous poet wrote the line, “The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world,” celebrating the power of mothers?

  57. 57Which U.S. state was the birthplace of Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother’s Day?

  58. 58In which country is Mother’s Day celebrated on the second Sunday of May and called “Día de la Madre”?

Answer Key

  1. 1. Carnation
  2. 2. Woodrow Wilson
  3. 3. May
  4. 4. Anna Jarvis
  5. 5. A cake shaped like a bouquet
  6. 6. With large feasts and singing
  7. 7. 1908
  8. 8. A mother's pure love
  9. 9. France
  10. 10. Annually on the fourth Sunday of Lent
  11. 11. Their end-of-year school certificates
  12. 12. Giving red carnations
  13. 13. Ancient Greeks
  14. 14. To honor the queen's birthday as well
  15. 15. Queensland
  16. 16. Essay competitions about mothers
  17. 17. Anna Jarvis
  18. 18. Bouquets
  19. 19. Greeting cards
  20. 20. Gratitude towards one's living mother
  21. 21. Serve them breakfast in bed
  22. 22. Sweden
  23. 23. Maternal bonding and health education
  24. 24. To honor the sacrifices mothers made for their children
  25. 25. Egypt
  26. 26. Naples
  27. 27. A day for visiting one's mother church
  28. 28. Children negotiate chores or gifts in exchange for untying her
  29. 29. Día de la Madre
  30. 30. Concerts and performances
  31. 31. 1914
  32. 32. Silver rings or pendants
  33. 33. Tulips
  34. 34. White
  35. 35. Family gatherings and church services
  36. 36. Norway
  37. 37. To ensure it always falls within a warm month for outdoor celebrations
  38. 38. Spring flowers like tulips and daffodils
  39. 39. Julia Ward Howe
  40. 40. China
  41. 41. Gift carnations and cook a meal
  42. 42. Custom chocolates
  43. 43. Mother Church
  44. 44. Butter cake
  45. 45. Tuesday
  46. 46. Church celebrations of the Virgin Mary
  47. 47. They supported Anna Jarvis' proposal to create a holiday
  48. 48. Taj Mahal
  49. 49. United States
  50. 50. Simnel cake
  51. 51. Queen Sirikit
  52. 52. Italy
  53. 53. Rhea
  54. 54. Mother’s Day
  55. 55. Carnation
  56. 56. William Ross Wallace
  57. 57. West Virginia
  58. 58. Mexico

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