[For Elementary School Students] A Collection of Fun, Educational Quiz Ideas for Mother's Day

strawberry whipped cream

A well-known one is “Strawberry Whip.” It got its name because its soft pink petals look like a strawberry dessert topped with cream. Just seeing the name makes you excited—this carnation is a lovely flower that will delight both the eyes and the heart when given for Mother’s Day.

Colombia

Colombia’s climate and elevation are perfect for flower cultivation, allowing vibrant, lively carnations to grow year-round. As a result, they’re exported worldwide and are widely used for Mother’s Day and celebratory bouquets. Many of the beautiful carnations you see at flower shops may have come from Colombia.

two

Carnations can be broadly divided into two types. One is “spray” carnations, where the petals cluster tightly and bloom in a softly rounded shape; the other is “standard” carnations, where a single large flower blooms on one stem. Both are popular for Mother’s Day, but spray types look festive with many small blossoms, while standard types have a strong presence and give a special impression. Knowing the flower type makes it easier to picture the gift you’re giving.

My mother's favorite flower

In France, there’s no rule that says “it has to be this specific flower.” Of course, popular flowers like roses and lilies exist, but the most important thing is making your mother happy. That’s why in France it’s common to choose and give your mother the flowers she likes. Choosing with heartfelt care is the greatest gift of all.

About 3,000 types

It’s said there are about 3,000 varieties in the world. They differ in color, shape, size, and fragrance, and come in a wide range not only of red and pink, but also yellow, white, and even purple. Because there are so many cultivars, when you go to a flower shop you’ll notice that even carnations of the same type each have slightly different expressions. The fact that there are so many kinds is proof that they’ve been carefully cultivated. When giving them for Mother’s Day, choosing with color and shape in mind will help your feelings come across even more.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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!