Valentine's Day
What is the most common gift on Valentine’s Day?
Heart shaped box of chocolates
What are February's zodiac signs?
Aquarius (January 20–February 19) and Pisces (February 20–March 20)
When is Groundhog Day?
February 2nd, the day we find out whether winter will last 6 more weeks or call it quits early. Originally known as Imbolc—a day marking the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox
What popular sports event occurred in February this year?
Superbowl 59– February 9th.
What is the average weather like for February in the United States?
It is the snowiest month
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, which English poet wrote a sonnet that includes the famous line, “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways”?
How Do I Love Thee?” is Sonnet 43 in Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s book Sonnets From the Portuguese, which she dedicated to her husband, poet Robert Browning
February comes from what Latin word and what does that word mean?
Februa. It was named after Februalia, the Roman festival of purification, which was a month-long festival of purification and atonement that took place this time of year.
Who is the famous groundhog and where does he make his appearance?
Punxsutawney Phil who saw his shadow Feb 2nd in Punxsutawney, PA
When is Presidents’ Day and whom do we celebrate?
February 17th – Abraham Lincoln and George Washingtons’ birthdays
What is February’s birth flower?
The violet and the primrose are symbolic flowers.
How did Valentine’s Day get started?
Valentine’s Day has its origins as an ancient agriculture and human fertility festival! From February 13 to 15, the Romans celebrated the feast of Lupercalia.
Why is February only 28 days?
Originally all months had 29 days, as Romans believed that even numbers were unlucky. However, the sum of all the months was an even number so February, a month for honoring the dead, was chosen as the unlucky month to consist of 28 days.
When was the first official Groundhog Day?
February 2, 1887. The annual ritual has roots in pre-Christian traditions and was brought to the U.S. by German immigrants.
What is February’s birthstone and color?
Amethyst/purple. The name is based on a Greek myth that speaks of a nymph named Amethyst who was inadvertently turned into white stone; in remorse, the Greek god Bacchus poured wine over her to turn her a beautiful purple.
What is the name of the full moon in February?
It’s known as the Snow Moon due to the typically heavy snowfall that occurs in February.