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[For Elementary School Students] Interesting Quiz About Mother's Day
“Mother’s Day” is a time to express our everyday gratitude to moms.
Just like on birthdays, many children probably give their mothers presents on Mother’s Day, don’t they?
But aside from it being a day to appreciate moms, how much do you really know about Mother’s Day?
In this article, we’ll present a set of Mother’s Day quizzes we’d love elementary school children to try!
From the date of Mother’s Day to the flowers you give, and even how Mother’s Day is observed around the world, we’ve turned it all into quiz questions.
Be sure to give it a try before or on Mother’s Day!
[For Elementary School Students] Interesting Quizzes About Mother's Day (1–10)
What color are the specially made carnations for Mother’s Day?
- golden
- blue
- rainbow-colored
See the answer
rainbow-colored
Carnations given on Mother’s Day are usually red, but as a special variety, rainbow-colored carnations have been created. A single flower contains various colors—truly rainbow-like! By the way, their flower meaning is “gratitude.”
What color clothes do people wear on Mother’s Day in Thailand?
- red
- green
- light blue
See the answer
light blue
Thai Mother's Day is on August 12, which is also Queen Sirikit’s birthday. Because her symbolic color was light blue, people wear light blue clothing on Thai Mother’s Day. Not only clothing, but also the color of the flowers given as gifts and the wrapping are said to be light blue.
Which country celebrates Mother’s Day the earliest in the world, on the second Sunday of February?
- Norway
- Brazil
- Japan
See the answer
Norway
Norway’s Mother’s Day comes on the second Sunday of February, the earliest in the world. In addition to celebrating in ways similar to Japan, there is also a custom where a woman who has given birth receives a gift from her partner on the first Mother’s Day that comes after the birth.
Where do mothers eat breakfast on Mother’s Day in the United States and the United Kingdom?
- restaurant
- On the bed
- kitchen
See the answer
On the bed
In Western countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, there is a custom called “breakfast in bed,” where mothers eat breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day. It reflects a thoughtful sentiment: letting moms take a break from preparing breakfast, sleep in, and enjoy a leisurely, indulgent morning.
When is Mother’s Day around the world?
- the second Sunday of May
- It varies by country.
- Each mother's birthday
See the answer
It varies by country.
Mother’s Day around the world isn’t all on the second Sunday of May like in Japan. Many countries—such as the United States, Canada, and Germany—do celebrate it on the same day as Japan, but there are also countries that observe it in March, August, or December. The gifts people give can vary from place to place too, so be sure to look into it!
In the month that has Mother’s Day, there is another day to show appreciation to mothers—when is it?
- May 5
- May 15
- May 25
See the answer
May 5
In addition to Mother’s Day, May 5th—Children’s Day—is also considered a day to show appreciation for mothers. In fact, the law concerning national holidays states that it is not only a day to pray for children’s happiness but also a day to express gratitude to mothers. Let’s share lots of appreciation with moms in May!
In 1931, when Mother’s Day was established, which month was designated as Mother’s Day?
- March
- May
- December
See the answer
March
Mother’s Day was first established in Japan in 1931. Unlike today’s May observance, it was designated on March 6 at the time. This date was the birthday of the Empress, consort of Emperor Showa, but the observance did not become widely popular. It later shifted to the current month around the time Morinaga Confectionery promoted a Mother’s Day campaign.