General February
What largest American sporting event of the year is held in February?
The Super Bowl
On February 27th, 1872, what was celebrated in New Orleans for the first time?
Mardi Gras
Cupid has what name in Greek Mythology?
Eros
What trio of colors are associated with Mardi Gras?
Purple, Green and Gold
This stuffed item is often gifted for valentines day
A Stuffed Animal
What is the traditional birthstone for the month of Febraury?
Amethyst
On February 7, 1964, what British band arrived in America for the 1st time?
The Beatles
William Shakespeare mentions Valentines Day in which of his plays?
Hamlet
What is significant about the day after Mardi Gras?
Ash Wednesday (Beginning of Lent)
Who was the first official to declare Valentines day a holiday?
The Pope
What brain chemical is known as the "cuddle" or "love hormone?"
Oxytocin
On February 21, 1965, Civil Rights Activist Malcolm X was assassinated. In which city did this event occur?
NYC
The oldest living love poem was written on what?
A Clay Tablet
What is the English translation of the words "Mardi Gras"?
Fat Tuesday
What state produces most of Americas red roses?
California
What fruit was once known as a "love apple" for its alleged aphrodisiac properties?
Tomato
What major invention did Alexander Graham Bell apply for a US Patent on Valentines Day 1876
The Telephone
If bees come out in February, what two weather phenomena will supposedly happen the next day?
Wind and Rain
During Carnival season in New Orleans, what can you often find hanging on trees?
Beads
The first Valentines Day celebration occurred in which Western European city?
Paris
Before "X" stood for a kiss, what did it represent at the end of a letter?
The Cross
On February 3, 1690, the first paper money in America was issued in the colony of which state?
Massachusetts
According to folklore, what will there be in May if there's fog in February?
Mist
What does the color Gold represent in Mardi Gras?
Power
In the Victorian era, mean-spirited Valentines Day cards were called "______ Valentines"
Vinegar