Mother's Day Trivia 2024

Which US President officially established Mother's Day as a national holiday?

• Woodrow Wilson, in 1914

• Warren Harding, in 1922

• Harry Truman, in 1947

• William Taft, in 1910

Which flower is traditionally associated with Mother's Day in the United States?

• Rose

• Tulip

• Lily

• Carnation

What's the world record for the most children born to one mother?

• 69

• 65

• 42

• 31

Which famous inventor is quoted as saying, "My mother was the making of me"?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Thomas Edison

• Henry Ford

What unique greeting card is said to have originated with Mother's Day?

• The musical card

• 1. The "pop-up" card

• The sentimental card

• The funny card

What percentage of greeting cards sold annually in the United States are for Mother's Day?

• Approximately 25%

• Approximately 30%

• Approximately 50%

• Approximately 65%

How much money is spent on average each year on Mother's Day gifts in the United States?

• Approximately $5 billion

• Approximately $10 billion

• Approximately $15 billion

• Approximately $25 billion

What is the most common gift given on Mother's Day?

• Jewelry

• A card

• Flowers

• A mug

In which country do children present their mothers with ginger cookies shaped like humans, called "pepperkake" on Mother's Day?

• Sweden

• Iceland

• Norway

• Finland

In which country is "Día de las Madres" celebrated on May 10th with mariachi bands serenading mothers with the song "Las Mañanitas"?

• Mexico

• Spain

• Colombia

• Dominican Republic