Mother's Day History and Significance

The video explores the history of Mother's Day, tracing its origins from ancient celebrations in Greece and Rome to modern times. Julia Ward Howe's 1872 proposal for a Mother's Day dedicated to peace is highlighted, followed by Anna Jarvis's successful campaign to establish the holiday in honor of her mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis. Despite its commercialization, Mother's Day remains a day to honor mothers worldwide.

What was the purpose of Mothering Sunday in 1600s England?

• To commemorate the founding of England

• To allow servants to visit their mothers

• To honor the Queen

• To celebrate the harvest season

Who proposed the idea of a Mother's Day dedicated to peace in 1872?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Anna Jarvis

• Julia Ward Howe

• Reeves Jarvis

Which organization did Julia Ward Howe lead that was related to peace?

• Mother's Friendship Clubs

• National Women's History Museum

• Mother's Day International Association

• Women's International Peace Association

What was Anna Jarvis's primary motivation for establishing Mother's Day?

• To support local businesses

• To create a national holiday for all women

• To promote peace and unity

• To honor her mother's memory and contributions

What was the original purpose of the Mother's Day work clubs organized by Anna Jarvis's mother?

• To promote women's suffrage

• To support local businesses

• To improve health and sanitation

• To organize social events

In what year did Mother's Day become an official holiday in the United States?

• 1905

• 1912

• 1910

• 1914

Why did Anna Jarvis become disillusioned with Mother's Day?

• It was not celebrated widely

• It became too commercialized

• It was overshadowed by Father's Day

• It was not recognized internationally

Which flower did Anna Jarvis associate with Mother's Day?

• Carnations

• Tulips

• Roses

• Lilies

Which countries celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May?

• Mexico and India

• United Arab Emirates and Malaysia

• United States and Canada

• Saudi Arabia and Singapore

What is the broader significance of Mother's Day according to its original intent?

• To recognize women's social and political roles

• To promote commercial activities

• To celebrate women's devotion to their families

• To honor women's political contributions