Trivia Quiz: Mother's Day Around the World

How much do you know about Mother's Day celebrations in other countries? Try these ten questions to see how well you know the many traditions behind this holiday.


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Question 1: On what day is Mother's Day always celebrated in Mexico and South America?

 A: April 30th
 B: May 5th
 C: May 10th
 D: May 13th

Question 2: What do Yugoslavian children do to/for their mothers on Mother's Day?

 A: Bake her a special loaf of bread
 B: Tie her up until she gives them candy
 C: Hide her shoes from her
 D: Give her their toys for the day

Question 3: When does "Antrosht," Mother's Day in Ethiopia, occur?

 A: On the vernal equinox
 B: Individually on each mother's birthday
 C: On January 1st
 D: After the rainy season

Question 4: Mother's Day in Thailand coincides with what event?

 A: The birthday of the Queen
 B: The first day of spring
 C: The first day of schoolchildren's summer vacation
 D: A full moon

Question 5: Which of these countries does not traditionally celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May?

 A: Peru
 B: Singapire
 C: Romania
 D: Finland

Question 6: What holiday in the UK is equivalent to Mother's Day in other countries?

 A: Mothering Sunday
 B: Mother's Week
 C: Mother and Daughter Day
 D: Parents' Day

Question 7: A cake resembling what is presented to mothers at family dinners in France?

 A: A heart
 B: A bouquet
 C: A baby
 D: A basket

Question 8: On what religious holiday is Mother's Day observed in Spain?

 A: The Annunciation
 B: The Ascension
 C: Whitsunday
 D: The Immaculate Conception

Question 9: In Germany, if "Muttertag" happens to coincide with Pentecost, when is it moved to?

 A: The first Sunday after Easter
 B: The last Sunday in April
 C: The first Sunday in May
 D: The first Sunday in June

Question 10: In Sweden, what does the Red Cross sell on Mother's Day to support needy mothers and their children?

 A: Rag dolls
 B: Toy trains
 C: Teddy bears
 D: Plastic flowers