Groundhog Day
Valentines Day
Presidents' Day
Mardi Gras
Fun Facts
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What Day is Groundhog Day Celebrated?

February 2nd

100

Valentines Day is celebrated on what day?

February 14th

100

Which two presidents are honored by President's Day?

George Washington and Abraham Lincoln

100

What does "Mardi Gras" mean in English?

Fat Tuesday

100

How often does a Leap Year occur?

Every 4 years

200

What does it mean if the groundhog sees his shadow?

Six more weeks of winter
200

What color is most associated with Valentines Day?

Red (or pink)

200

What day of the week is Presidents' Day always celebrated on?

Monday

200

What city is most famous for Mardi Gras celebrations?

New Orleans

200

What are the Zodiac Signs for February?

Aquarius and Pisces

300

What is the name of the famous groundhog?

Punxsutawney Phil

300

What sweet treat is commonly given on Valentine's Day?

Chocolate

300

Which president appears on the penny?

Abraham Lincoln

300

What three colors are traditionally associated with Mardi Gras?

Green, Purple, and Gold

300

What was the biggest temperature change that Spearfish has ever witnessed in a 2 minute time frame?

-4 to 45; 49 degree change in 1943

400

True or False: Punxsutawney Phil always predicts the weather correctly.

False

400

Valentine's Day celebrates love and what other feeling?

Friendship

400

Which president is known as the "Father of our Country"?

George Washington

400

What traditional Madi Gras dessert contains a hidden baby?

King Cake

400

What is the birth stone for February?

Amethyst 

500

What actor starred in the movie Groundhog Day?

Bill Murray

500

What Roman God is associated with love?

Cupid

500

Who was the 16th president?

Abraham Lincoln

500

Madi Gras is celebrated the day before which season begins?

Lent

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February is named after an ancient Roman Festival of what?

Purification