Groundhog Day Fun
What day is Groundhog Day?
February 2
How many days are there in February?
28
What is the 29th of February called?
Leap Day
Name two messages you might find on the candy called Conversation Hearts.
"Love"
"Be Mine"
"XOXO"
"Luv U"
"Me & You"
She famously refused to give up her seat on the bus, sparking a civil rights movement.
a) Betsy Ross b) Rosa Parks c) Michelle Obama
b) Rosa Parks
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 birthstone associate with February birthdays?
a) Amethyst b) Opal c) Ruby
Amethyst
What colors are often associated with Valentines Day?
Red & Pink
Name this popular flower given on Valentines Day
Rose
This man is celebrated in January as a famous civil rights leader who gave the "I Have a Dream" speech.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
What is the average lifespan of the Groundhog?
10 years
Which 2 teams played in the Super Bowl this year?
(bonus point if you can tell me who won)
Kansas City Chiefs & Philadelphia Eagles
(winner -- Eagles)
What holiday do we celebrate on the third Monday of February each year?
President's Day
Chocolate
The first black golf champion in the PGA.
a) Michael Jordan b) Steve Harvey c) Tiger Woods
c) Tiger Woods
Name a famous Groundhog
Wiarton Willie - Wiarton, Ontario
Punxsutawney Phil – Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Staten Island Chuck – Staten Island, New York
This holiday is often called "Fat Tuesday" and is celebrated with a huge parade and party in New Orleans.
a) Mardi Gras b) Tinsel Tuesday c) Lent
Mardi Gras
What shape is often associated with February?
Heart (Valentine's Day)
On a valentine, what does XO stand for?
Kisses & Hugs
The first black US president
Barack Obama
Which year was the earliest mention of Groundhog day in the U.S.? 1. 1300 2. 1980 3. 1840
1840
Which two zodiac signs have birthdays in February?
a) Aries and Scorpio
b) Aquarius and Pisces
c) Libra and Virgo
Aquarius and Pisces
This day of love is celebrated on Feb 14
Valentine's Day
This "baby" is said to shoot arrows to make you fall in love.
Cupid
Jackie Robinson was a famous ___?___ player for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
baseball