Mother's Day Traditions and History

Mother's Day Traditions and History

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Arts

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

Mother's Day is a tradition honoring mothers worldwide, celebrated on different dates globally. In the US, it occurs on the second Sunday in May, thanks to Anna Jarvis, who initiated it in 1908. President Woodrow Wilson made it an official holiday in 1914. The day is celebrated in over 50 countries, with unique traditions in each. For instance, Mexico celebrates on May 10th, while Thailand honors the queen's birthday. The video suggests various ways to celebrate, such as making cards or planting flowers, emphasizing the importance of appreciating mothers or special women in one's life.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On which day is Mother's Day traditionally celebrated in the United States?

Third Sunday in May

Second Sunday in May

First Sunday in May

Last Sunday in May

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the key figure behind the creation of Mother's Day as a national holiday in the U.S.?

Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Anna Jarvis

Susan B. Anthony

Clara Barton

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Mother's Day become an official U.S. holiday?

1910

1914

1908

1912

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which department store helped Anna Jarvis in her campaign for Mother's Day?

Macy's

Bloomingdale's

Wanamaker's

Sears

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May?

India and China

France and Germany

United States and Australia

Mexico and Brazil

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On what date does Mexico celebrate Mother's Day?

May 10th

May 9th

May 8th

May 11th

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Thailand uniquely celebrate Mother's Day?

With a fireworks display

By planting trees

With a national parade

By honoring their current queen's birthday

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