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What is the traditional birthstone for February?
Amethyst.
What are the birth flowers of February?
Violet and iris
What animal comes after the Year of the Rat?
The Ox follows the Rat
What are the traditional colors of Mardi Gras?
Purple, gold, and green
If the groundhog sees his shadow, there will be __ more weeks of Winter.
6 Weeks
Which zodiac signs are associated with February?
Aquarius and Pisces
In February 1964 which insanely popular band made their first American television appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, that over 73 million Americans tuned in for?
The Beatles
February 27 is the national day of which fruit?
Strawberrries
What do the Mardi Gras colors represent?
Justice, power, and faith
February is the only month of the year that can pass without a single ______.
Full Moon
If you are born on the 14th of February, what is your zodiac sign?
Aquarius
Before candy hearts became a sign of sweetness on Valentine’s Day, they originally served what purpose?
They were medical lozenges
February and ______ were the last months added to the Roman numeral calendar.
January
Why does the word February stand out in the English language?
It is the most misspelled word there is!
Which popular animation movie was released on February 4, 1938?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The word “February” comes from the Latin word “februum,” which means what?
Purification.
This skunk from Looney Tunes is known for his amorous pursuits, often leading to comical situations. Can you name him?
Pepe Le Pew
If Leap Day occurs on February 29, 2028, what date would the next leap day be?
February 29, 2032
What well known trials began on February 28, 1692?
The Salem Witch Hunts
The United States celebrates Mardi Gras before Lent. What is the name of the holiday celebrated in Brazil during the same time frame?
Carnaval
What is the significance of the color red during Chinese New Year celebrations?
Red is believed to symbolize good luck, happiness, and ward off evil spirits.
In “The Flintstones,” who is the next-door neighbor of Fred and Wilma Flintstone and has an ongoing crush on Fred?
Betty Rubble
How often does a leap year occur in the Gregorian calendar?
Every four years
In the Southern Hemisphere, what season is February in?
Summer
What is one of the trickiest things to do in early February?
Make Valentines Day reservations.