Valentines Day
What word denotes a chubby, angelic-looking baby with wings?
Cherub
Which Founding Father and future U.S. president wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. James Madison
B. Thomas Jefferson
On what date do we celebrate Groundhog Day?
February 2nd
What day comes after Mardi Gras?
Ash wednesday
Ash Wednesday begins what season?
Lent
What can Cupid typically be found carrying?
A bow and Arrow
Who were the first residents of the White House?
A. John Adams
B. James Madison
C. Andrew Jackson
A. John Adams
What two countries celebrate Groundhog Day?
The USA and Canada
Where was the first known carnival celebration?
A. Nice, France
B. Rome, Italy
C. Dublin, Ireland
A. Nice, France
Ash Wednesday is most closely related to which celebration?
Mardi gras or fat tuesday
The Leonard Bernstein Broadway musical “West Side Story” is based on what literary classic?
A. West Side Story
B. Someone like you
C. Me Before you
A. West Side Story
Who assumed the presidency after Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865?
A. ULYSSES S. GRANT
B. JAMES BUCHANAN
C. ANDREW JOHNSON
C. ANDREW JOHNSON
On February 2, 1887, what Pennsylvania town celebrated the first official Groundhog Day in the U.S.?
Punxsutawney
What is the signature Mardi Gras dessert?
King cake
“Made to melt you” is the slogan for which chocolate manufacturer’s truffles?
A. Hershey
B. Ghirardelli
C. Lindt
C. Lindt
In 1814, what executive structure was burned to the ground by British troops?
What is the name of the famous groundhog honored in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania?
Punxsutawney Phil
A man dressed as whom was credited with popularizing throwing beads during Mardi Gras?
A. Batman
B. Elf
C. Santa Clause
C. Santa Clause
Approximately how many roses are produced for Valentine's Day each year?
A. 130 million
B. 200 million
C. 250 million
C. 250 million
Which president was a commanding general during World War II?
A. John F. Kennedy
B. Dwight D. Eisenhower
C. Harry S. Truman
B. Dwight D. Eisenhower
What happens if the groundhog does not see its shadow?
Early Spring
When were floats first introduced to New Orleans Mardi Gras parades?
A. 1863
B. 1899
C. 1857
C. 1857
In the 1955 animated feature “Lady and the Tramp,” two dogs share a smooch over a meal of what?
A. Ravioli
B. Spaghetti and meatballs
C. Lasagna
B. Spaghetti and meatballs
Elected in 1923, who is the 30th president of the United States?
A. Calvin Coolidge
B. Herbert Hoover
C. Woodrow Wilson
A. Calvin Coolidge
During Prohibition, Punxsutawney Phil famously threatened to have 60 more weeks of winter if he was not allowed to drink what?
Alcohol
When was the first known New Orleans Mardi Gras parade?
A. 1890
B. 1837
C. 1843
B. 1837
Cupid Lake is found in which U.S. state?
A. Minnesota
B. Kansas
C. Alabama
A. Minnesota
What kind of crop did President Jimmy Carter and his family farm in Georgia?
A. Peanuts
B. Corn
C. Tobacco
A. Peanuts
What do you call a groundhog in the United Kingdom: wejack, woodchuck, or woodshaw?
woodchuck
When was the earliest known carnival celebration?
A. 1345
B. 1294
C. 1467
B. 1294
Three U.S. states have towns named “Valentine” or “Valentines.” What are they?
A. Massachusetts, Arkansas, and Delaware
B. Nebraska, Texas and Virginia
C. Nevada, Washington, And North Dakota
B. Nebraska, Texas and Virginia
Which president officially gave the White House its name?
A. John Adams
B. Theodore Roosevelt
C. Grover Cleveland
B. Theodore Roosevelt
Which of the following are NOT related to groundhogs: squirrels, raccoons, chipmunks, or
prairie dogs?
raccoons,
What time does New Orleans law require masks to be removed on Mardi Gras?
A. 6 Pm
B. 10 pm
C. 7 pm
A. 6 Pm
In Greek mythology, the god of love is known as what?
A. Eros
B. Apollo
C. Hephaestus
A. Eros
What is the name of Franklin D. Roosevelt's series of programs and projects instituted during the Great Depression?
The New Deal
What is Punxsutawney Phil’s wife’s name: Philomena, Phillipa, or Phyllis?
Phyllis
How many pounds of beads are thrown during an average New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration?
A. 25 million
B. 10 million
C. 15 million
A. 25 million