FEBRUARY

Groundhog Day

100

What date is Groundhog Day?

Jan. 2 Feb. 2 March 2

200

What is the name of the groundhog?

Punxsutawney Phil Massachusetts Mark

300

Where do we watch the groundhog come out of his burrow?

Pittsburg Philadelphia Punxsutawney

400

What happens if he sees his shadow?

There will be an early Spring. There will be 6 more weeks of Winter.

500

What will happen if he does NOT see his shadow?

There will be an early Spring. There will be 6 more weeks of Winter.

Mardigras

100

On what date is Mardi Gras on this year?

Feb. 15, Feb. 16, Feb. 17

200

Where does Mardigras take place?

New York San Francisco New Orleans

300

What do people do during Mardigras?

March in parades. Read a book. Watch TV.

400

Mardigras is always held on Fat Tuesday. What is Fat Tuesday?

The day before Easter. The day before Ash Wdnesday.

500

What are the 3 colors of Mardigras?

RED ORANGE YELLOW GREEN GOLD BLUE PURPLE BLACK

Valentine's Day

100

When do we celebrate Valentine's Day?

Feb. 14

200

Valentine's Day is named after:

Saint Valentine 

300

People began sending Valentine cards in:

1847 1900 1735

400

Why do people send cards, roses and candy on Valentine's Day?

To express love

500

The word "Valentine" is based on the latin word "valens" which means:

honor

Presidents' Day

100

What federal holiday is this month?

President's Day

200

When is Presidents' Day celebrated?

the third Monday of February

300

Which early presidents had February birthdays, prompting the holiday to be in February?

Lincoln and Washington

400

Who are the current president and vice president?

Biden and Harris

500

When did this holiday become tradition?

1971

Chinese New Year

100

When does the Chinese New Year begin?

Feb. 12 

200

This year will be the Year of the _____________.

ox

300

It is a Chinese tradition to wear which piece of clothing for good luck?

Red underwear

400

It is the custom to set off what at midnight before the beginning of the Chinese New Year?

fireworks

500

Which dessert is eaten during the Chinese New year?

Fortune Cookies.