February Holidays
Winter Activities
Latvia & The Olympics
twenty-26
100
When was the first full moon in February 2026?
February 1!
100
When does winter officially start?
The winter solstice!
~ Typically December 21
100
How many TOTAL medals has Latvia won at the Olympics?
31 medals!
21 medals at the Summer Olympic Games and
10 and the Winter Olympic Games
100
Where wil the FIFA World Cup be hosted this year?
Canada, Mexico, and the US
200
What holiday(s) are today? (Feb 17)
Chinese Lunar New Year
Ramadan
Mardi Gras!
200
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6 sides!
200
Including this year, how many times has Latvia competed at the Olympic Winter Games?
13 times
200
What event will see 48 teams compete in 16 cities across 3 countries in the summer of 2026?
A. FIFA World Cup
B. Summer Olympics
C. Winter Olympics
D. Formula One Grand Prix
FIFA World Cup
300
The Roman King Numa originally made all months ___ # of days.
29!
300
What vegetable is usually used for a snowman's nose?
A carrot
300
What event did a female Latvian athlete win a silver medal in this year?
Luge
Her name is Elīna Ieva Bota!
300
Ten years ago, in 2016, Candace Payne became an internet celebrity. What character is the mask she is famous for wearing?
Chewbacca from Star Wars
400
True or false: February was the very last month added to the Roman calendar
True!
400
Which country has the most gold medals at the Winter Olympics?
Norway with 148
400
On February 12, Latvia and the United States faced each other in what event?
Men's Ice Hockey
400
Why is 2026 important for the United States? What are they celebrating?
250 years of independence!
500
What is another name for Mardi Gras?
Fat Tuesday!
It is called this because it is the final feasing day before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday!
500
During which months does the Australian winter take place?
Austrailia's winter season is June-August!
500
How many gold medals has Latvia won? (Not including time w/n the Soviet Union)
10!
The events were Men's Gymnastics, BMX, four-man Bobsleigh, and 3x3 basketball!
500
What part of the body contains 26 bones?
A. Ear
B. Skull
C. Ribcage
D. Foot
The foot!
Both feet together account for just over 25% of the body’s total 206 bones.