African American History Month
What month is African American History month?
February
What day is Groundhog day?
February 2
What day is Valentine's day?
February 14
What day is President's Day?
February 19, 2024
or
3rd Monday in February
What other animal is the groundhog related to?
squirrel
What famous person's birthday inspired the dates of African American History month?
Frederick Douglas
Abraham Lincoln
What is the name of the famous groundhog?
Puxatawney Phil
Valentine's Day celebrates candy. True or False?
FALSE! Valentine's Day celebrates love.
Who is the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What are typical gifts on Valentine's Day?
cards
candy
flowers
Why do we celebrate African American History month?
We want to learn about the achievements of ALL people, not just people who look like us.
Where did the immigrants come from who started Groundhog day?
Germany
Saint Valentine performed this ceremony in secret.
weddings
Is President's day a federal holiday? (schools, banks, and public buildings are closed)
Yes or No
YES!
What is another name for African American History Month?
Black History Month
Who started African American History month?
Carter G. Woodson
What is the name of the Christian holiday that celebrates the midpoint of winter?
Candlemas
Who is believed to have written the first Valentine?
Charles, Duke of Orleans
Who is the oldest president to be elected in the United States?
Joe Biden
What's another name for a groundhog?
mouse bear
whistle pig
What year did Black History Week start?
1915
What does it mean when the Groundhog sees his shadow?
6 more weeks of winter!
Yes or No?
NO! Valentine's Day is NOT a federal holiday!
Which president is on the one dollar bill?
George Washington
Name an African American who contributed to American history.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Barack Obama
Malcolm X
Frederick Douglass