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

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How many questions can you get right on this Mother’s Day quiz? We’ll introduce fun trivia about Mother’s Day in a quiz format—things you might think you know but actually don’t—like the meaning of carnations and unique celebrations around the world.

There are also questions that children around 7 years old can enjoy, so it’s perfect for the whole family to take the Mother’s Day test together.

The explanations are packed with bite-sized facts that will make you say, “Wow!” as you read, so be sure to enjoy it all the way to the end!

[For Elementary School Students] A Collection of Fun, Educational Quiz Ideas about Mother’s Day (11–20)

Some carnation variety names sound sweet and delicious. Which ones are they?

chocolate chip cookies
strawberry whipped cream
custard cream puff

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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.

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Which country celebrates Mother’s Day the earliest in the world, on the second Sunday of February?

Norway
Brazil
Japan

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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.

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What color clothes do people wear on Mother’s Day in Thailand?

red
green
light blue

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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.

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What color are the specially made carnations for Mother’s Day?

golden
blue
rainbow-colored

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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.”

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Where do mothers eat breakfast on Mother’s Day in the United States and the United Kingdom?

restaurant
On the bed
kitchen

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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.

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When is Mother’s Day around the world?

the second Sunday of May
It varies by country.
Each mother's birthday

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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!

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[For Elementary School Students] A Collection of Fun, Educational Mother’s Day Quiz Ideas (21–30)

In which era did carnations come to Japan?

Heian period
Muromachi period
Edo period

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Edo period

Carnations were introduced to Japan from the Netherlands during the Edo period. Because of this, they were initially called names like “Oranda Sekichiku” and “Oranda Nadeshiko.” Later, in the Meiji era, the first carnations produced in Japan appeared, and during the Showa period the number of varieties increased rapidly.

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