Valentines
For who is the Holiday named after?
St. Valentine
What is the 29th of February called?
Leap Day or Leap Year Day
February 29th is primarily called Leap Day or a "leap year day". The next Leap Day is occurring in 2028—the purpose of the Leap Day is to keep the calendar aligned with the Earth's orbit around the sun.
Associated with Valentine's Day, who is said to shoot arrows to make you fall in love?
Cupid
Groundhogs and bears sleep through the winter. What is this process called?
Hibernation
True or False: February is one of the most misspelled words in the English language.
True
Which city is the city of love?
Paris
What is the birthstone associated with February?
Amethyst
What day is Groundhog Day?
February 2
These small mammals are known for curling up in a spiky ball to protect themselves from predators
Hedgehogs
What is celebrated throughout the month of February?
A) Women's History Month
B) Military Appreciation Month
C) Black History Month
C) Black History Month
What is the meaning of X and O in "XOXO"?
X symbolizes kisses and O symbolizes hugs.
Which two zodiac signs have birthdays in February?
Aquarius and Pisces
If the Groundhog sees his shadow - Do we get 6 more weeks of winter, or do we expect spring ?
6 more weeks of winter!
What is the average lifespan of the Groundhog?
10 years
Which country sometimes celebrates its new year in February?
China
How do you say “love” in French?
Aime
Born on February 9th, 1942, this artist sang "I feel the Earth move" and "You've got a friend"
Carole King
What day does Family Day fall on?
Third Monday of February (February 16th this year)
Family Day in Canada originated in the province of Alberta. It was first celebrated on the third Monday in February in 1990.
Though it may surprise you, what is the true color of a polar bear's skin?
Black
What do you call people who are born on February 29th?
Leapers or leaplings
What do yellow roses symbolize?
Friendship
What are February's two primary birth flowers?
Violets and Primrose
In the Victorian age, a gift of violets was a declaration always to be true. It still serves as a reminder of loyalty, thoughtfulness, and dependability. Both flowers bloom early, symbolizing the transition from winter to spring and the start of new beginnings.
What is the 2026 Chinese zodiac animal?
a. Snake b. Horse
c. Rabbit d. Lion
B. Horse
As we leave behind the introspective and intuitive Year of the Snake (2025), the Year of the Horse gallops in with vibrant and fiery energy, symbolizing adventure, vitality, and momentum.
This animal lives in the Arctic.
It has white fur to camouflage itself from predators.
Arctic Fox
What animal did they use before a groundhog to predict if Spring would arrive early?
A hedgehog (going even further back to the 1800s it was suggested they used bears to predict seasonal changes).