February Facts
February is the shortest month of the year. How many days does it usually have?
28 days
What color is most commonly associated with Valentine’s Day?
Red
What animal stores nuts to prepare for winter?
A squirrel
Which civil rights leader was born on February 4, 1913? Her first name is Rosa.
Rosa Parks
What is the groundhog’s name in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania?
Punxsutawney Phil
What kind of year adds a 29th day to February
Leap Year
What Roman god is associated with love and Valentine’s Day?
Cupid
What kind of storm often brings snow, ice, and strong winds in winter?
A blizzard
Which famous singer known as “The Chairman of the Board” was born in February?
Frank Sinatra
If the groundhog sees his shadow, what is supposed to happen?
Six more weeks of winter
What day is celebrated on February 14?
Valentine’s Day
What sweet treat is often given in heart-shaped boxes on Valentine’s Day?
Chocolates
What animal is known for sleeping through much of the winter?
A bear
Which inventor of the light bulb was born in February?
Thomas Edison
If the groundhog does NOT see his shadow, what does it mean?
An early spring
Which 2 U.S. presidents birthdays are celebrated in February and led to Presidents Day? One was our first president, the other was known for being honest.
George Washington & Abraham Lincoln
Which flower is most often given on Valentine’s Day?
Roses
What do we call frozen rain that falls as small ice pellets?
A blizzard
Which singer sang “I Walk the Line” and was born in February?
Johnny Cash
Groundhog Day is a tradition that began in which country before coming to the U.S.? Its a country that's fond of Polka music and bratwursts.
Germany
On what date is Groundhog Day celebrated
February 2
What phrase is most commonly printed on candy hearts.
Be Mine
What bird is often seen at feeders in winter?
Cardinal (or chickadee)
Which inventor of the telephone was born in February? First name is alexander.
Alexander Graham Bell
Groundhogs are also known by what other name? "Wood" is in it's name
Woodchuck