Holidays in April
Famous folks
born in April
April Symbols
On this day in April
National ___ Day in April
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This holiday is celebrated on the 2nd of the month.  Just kidding! It's held on the 1st

Aprils Fools day

100

This person was a renowned English poet, playwright, and actor born in April of 1564. His biggest pieces of work were "Hamlet," "Romeo and Juliet" and many others. 

William Shakespeare 


100

What two zodiac signs represent April?

A) Pisces

B) Aries

C) Taurus

D) Libra

Taurus and Aries 


100

April 2, 1513 - Spanish explorer Ponce De Leon sighted what state and claimed it for the Spanish Crown

A) Florida

B) North Carolina

C) Georgia

D) Louisiana

A) Florida

He landed at the site of present day St. Augustine, now the oldest city in the continental U.S.

100

This day is honored on April 5th ____ has to do with a light brown sauce that you may put on ice cream or dip with apples. 

National Carmel Day 

200

This holiday occurs the Friday before easter.

Good Friday 

200

This person painted the Mona Lisa and was born April 15th 1452. This is his self portrait


Leonardo da Vinci





200

This hoppy go lucky animal is thought to be a symbol of April. 

A rabbit 


200

This ship hit an iceberg and sank April 15th,  1912. Here is the last photograph ever taken of the ill fated vessel


The Titanic 

200

April 6th. National _____ Day. (cream filled hostess snack)

National Twinkie Day!

300

A Jewish holiday that took place April 5-13 this year.

Passover

300

This long reigning monarch was born April 21st, 1926


Queen Elizabeth II


300

Which two are Aprils birth stones?

A) Diamond

B) Sapphire

C) Quartz

D) Emerald

Quartz and Diamonds 


300

After a 1500 year break, this worldwide sporting event was held once more in Athens on April 6th, 1896


The Olympics

300

This national day is on April 10th and is celebrated if you have brothers or sisters.  

National Siblings Day 

400

This holiday occurs every April 22nd and marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. 

Earth Day

400

This presidential figure was born April 13, 1743. He was the 3rd president of the US



Thomas Jefferson


400

Which birth tree is associated with April

A) willow

b) oak

c) spruce

d) pine  

A) willow

Willows are highly creative, intuitive and intelligent. They have a keen understanding of cycles, and inherently know that every situation has a season. This gives them a realistic perspective of things, and also causes them to be more patient than most tree signs. With their intelligence comes a natural ability to retain knowledge and impress their company with the ability to expound on subjects from memory. It is Willow’s powers of perception that ultimately allow their true nature to shine, and what leads them to success in life.

400

This war started and ended in April 

A) Civil war

B) WWI

C) WWII

D) Korean War

The Civil War 

400

This is a day to celebrate a classic sandwich that you may have eaten a lot as a kid (or even now!) 

Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

500

This religious holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ  

Easter 

500

This actor was born April 16th, 1889. 


Charlie Chaplin

He became a worldwide icon through his screen persona, the Tramp, and is considered one of the film industry's most important figures.


500

What is the birth flower of April 

A) Rose

B) Daisy

C) Morning Glory

D) Tulip

A daisy 

As spring blooming flowers, they are a symbol of fresh starts & new beginnings

500

This sports season usually begins in April 

A) Football

B) Basketball

C) Baseball

D) Tennis

Baseball

500

April 26th. A twisted salty breaded treat (you may find this in a mall and can dip into cheese)

National Pretzel Day!

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