Groundhog's Day
If the Groundhog sees his shadow - Do we get 6 more weeks of winter, or do we expect spring?
6 more weeks or winter!
What is the most popular flower purchased and given on Valentine's Day?
BONUS: Which color is most popular?
Rose.
Bonus: Red
Name the president from Grand Rapids, MI.
Gerald Ford.
What are the 3 traditional colors of Mardi Gras?
Purple, Green, and Gold.
What is the name of the stadium where the Detroit Lions play their home games?
BONUS: Name other Detroit stadiums.
Ford Field
What is the name of the most famous groundhog involved in the Groundhog Day festivities?
A. Punxsutawney Phil
B. Gary the Groundhog
C. Long Island Chuck
Punxsutawney Phil
What is the name of the winged child that shoots arrows to make people fall in love?
Which president is on the $5 bill?
Abe Lincoln
Which city is famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations?
New Orleans, Louisiana
What is the longest river in Michigan?
A. Grand River
B. Au Sable River
C. River Raisin
A. Grand River
What is the average lifespan of the Groundhog?
10 years.
Which animal is often associated with love and peace and is sometimes seen on Valentine’s Day cards?
Dove.
Who was the youngest U.S. president ever elected?
JFK, 43 years old
What does Mardi Gras mean in French?
A. Fat Tuesday
B. Big Celebration
C. Parade of Beads
A. Fat Tuesday
Name a college/university located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Northern Michigan, Michigan Tech, Lake Superior State
What day is Groundhog's Day?
A. January 30th
B. February 2nd
C. February 19th
February 2nd.
Name 5 gifts you could give to your friend, partner, or loved one on Valentine's Day?
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Who was the only president to serve more than two terms?
A. Woodrow Wilson
B. Theodore Roosevelt
C. Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What seafood is gumbo traditionally made with?
Shrimp.
Michigan is known as the top U.S. producer of what type of pie ingredient?
Cherries
What is a group of underground groundhogs called?
A. Colony
B. Pack
C. Den
Den.
Who is the holiday named after?
a) St. Valentine
b) Julius Caesar
c) Cupid
A. Saint Valentine.
Who was the tallest president?
Abe Lincoln, 6'4!
What day comes after Mardi Gras?
A. Columbus Day
B. Easter Sunday
C. Ash Wednesday
C. Ash Wednesday
Which college football rivalry is called the Battle for the Paul Bunyan trophy?
A. Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan
B. Michigan vs. Ohio State
C. Michigan State vs. Michigan
C. MSU vs Michigan
True or False: Groundhogs and Woodchucks are the same animal?
True. Groundhogs are also referred to as Whistlepigs, Thickwood Badgers, and Land Beavers.
Cupid has roots in:
a) Roman Mythology
b) Egyptian Mythology
c) Greek Mythology
d) Polynesian Mythology
Greek.
What was Presidents Day originally celebrated for?
A. Inauguration of presidents into office
B. George Washington's birthday
C. Assassination of JFK
B. Washington's birthday
What Michigan town is home to the world’s largest Christmas store, Bronner’s?
Frankenmuth.
Name the 5 Great Lakes.
Michigan, Huron, Superior, Erie, and Ontario
Groundhogs are classified into which diet?
A. Carnivores
B. Herbivores
C. Omnivores
Herbivores.
Which holiday sees more floral purchases: Valentine's Day or Mother's Day?
Valentine's Day.
Out of 46 total presidents, only 7 have been left-handed! Who was the first?
James Garfield.
Grand Rapids is known as "_____ city."
Name 1 of 2 possible answers.
Furniture, or more recently beer city!
What is the largest inland lake in Michigan?
A. Houghton Lake
B. Torch Lake
C. Reed's Lake
A. Houghton Lake
How accurate are groundhogs at predicting the weather, according to studies? (percentage)
39%
How many pounds of chocolate is sold on Valentines Day?
a) 100 000 pounds
b) 2 million pounds
c) 58 million pounds
d) 300 million pounds
C. 58 Million
Which president had a pet alligator in the White House?
John Quincy Adams
Michigan is home to the largest freshwater island in the world. What is its name?
Isle Royal.
What famous Michigan-based cereal company was founded in Battle Creek?
Kellog's