February Celebrations
What is the most popular holiday in February?
Valentine's day
What two zodiac signs are born in the month?
Pisces & Aquarius
What is the most popular flower to receive on Valentines Day?
Roses
Who are Shakespear's star crossed lovers?
Romeo and Juliet
What birthstone represents the month?
Amethyst
What "holiday" is on February 2nd?
Ground Hogs day
What is the extra day at the end of the month called?
Leap Day
70% of Roses sent on Valentines day are what color?
Red
Which company created sweat heart candies? When?
The New England Confectionery Company (NECCO) in the 1860s.
NECCO was bought by Spangler Co. in 2018
What is lowest temperature that Feb has reached in Rochester?
-22 degrees Fahrenheit (-30 Celsius) on February 9, 1934.
Which presidents of the US had Feb birthdays?
George Washington (the 22nd), Abraham Lincoln (the 12th), William Henry Harrison (the 9th), and Ronald Reagan (the 6th).
What are the odds of being born on February 29th?
1 in 1,461
What are the two most common gifts on Valentine's Day?
Chocolate and flowers
In 2021, how much was spent on the day by consumers?
$21 Billion
What is the #1 most romantic movie according to IMDB?
Titanic
What national observance takes place during the month of February?
Black History Month
Which annual celebration, also known as Fat Tuesday, is celebrated worldwide in February?
Mardi Gras
What is the symbol of Valentine's day from Greek Mythology?
Cupid / Eros
What time period did chocolate become a popular gift for V-Day?
The Victorian Era.
Richard Cadbury packaged them in heart-shaped boxes decorated with rosebuds and Cupids, thus starting the tradition.
What pagan holiday did Valentine's Day replace?
What is Lupercalia
The New Year for which country begins either in January or February?
China (Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year)
February comes from the Latin word februa, which means what? Why?
"To cleanse"
Named after Februus, an ancient Roman god of purification.
Februalia is the festival of washing and purification.
What candy is most popular on Valentines Day?
Heart-shaped box of chocolates
Which state produces the most Roses?
California
How many states have cities named Valentine?
FOUR. Arizona, Texas, Nebraska, and Virgina