Question 1: Who persuaded President Woodrow Wilson to adopt Mother’s Day as a national holiday in 1914?
- Anna Jarvis
- Eleanor Roosevelt
- Jane Addams
Correct Answer: Anna Jarvis
Fact: Inspired by her mother's wish for such a holiday, Anna Jarvis successfully organized a Mother's Day celebration in 1908. But when it later became a commercialized event with cards and flowers, she started vocally opposing it, saying that mothers deserved better.
Question 2: What was the most common item given on Mother’s Day in 2022?
- Greeting cards
- Jewelry
- Flowers
Correct Answer: Greeting cards
Fact: Greeting cards were the most common item purchased for Mother's Day 2022, narrowly beating out flowers. According to Hallmark, 113 million Mother's Day cards are sold each year in the US.
Question 3: What flower is traditionally associated with Mother’s Day?
- Carnations
- Poppies
- Roses
Correct Answer: Carnations
Fact: Anna Jarvis gave out hundreds of white carnations in honor of her mother's favorite flower in 1908, the first year she led a celebration of the event.