Exploring the Origins of Mother's Day

Mother's Day is celebrated worldwide with varying traditions. Its modern form in the U.S. was established by Anna Jarvis in the early 1900s to honor mothers' sacrifices. Despite its origins as a personal celebration, the holiday became commercialized, leading to Jarvis's disapproval. Today, Mother's Day is a major consumer holiday, with families giving gifts and time off to mothers.

In which month is Mother's Day celebrated in Thailand?

• March

• August

• December

• May

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What is the specific date for Mother's Day in the US?

• Third Sunday of May

• Last Sunday of May

• Second Sunday of May

• First Sunday of May

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Who initiated the 'Mothers' Day Work Clubs'?

• Anna Jarvis

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Ann Reeves Jarvis

• Julia Ward Howe

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What year did Anna Jarvis organize the first official Mother's Day celebration?

• 1914

• 1910

• 1908

• 1905

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Which president officially established Mother's Day in the US?

• Harry S. Truman

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

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What does Anna Jarvis's original vision of Mother's Day involve?

• Community service

• Family gatherings

• Public celebrations

• Personal celebrations between mothers and families

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What symbol did Anna Jarvis associate with Mother's Day?

• White carnation

• Pink tulip

• Red rose

• Yellow daisy

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What was Anna Jarvis's opinion on the commercialization of Mother's Day by the 1920s?

• She was pleased

• She was disgusted

• She was indifferent

• She supported it

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How is Mother's Day celebrated in Ethiopia?

• With a feast and songs

• With gift-giving

• With a parade

• With a dance

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What is a common modern practice in the US on Mother's Day?

• Mothers go to work

• Mothers perform household chores

• Mothers receive gifts

• Mothers attend lectures

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