BLACK HISTORY MONTH
This month-long observance celebrates the achievements and contributions of African Americans.
Black History Month
This romantic holiday is celebrated every year on February 14.
Valentine’s Day
February is the only month that sometimes has this many days
28 days
This famous American leader’s birthday is celebrated in February.
George Washington
This February symbol represents love and affection
a heart
He is known as the “Father of Black History” and helped establish Black History Month.
Carter G. Woodson
This holiday honors U.S. presidents and is celebrated on the third Monday of February
Presidents’ Day
In leap years, February has how many days?
29 days
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. president, was born in this month.
February
This sweet treat is commonly given on Valentine’s Day.
chocolate
This civil rights leader delivered the famous “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2 and predicts this seasonal event
the arrival of spring
February is named after this ancient Roman purification festival.
Februa
This tradition involves giving flowers, especially roses, during February
Valentine’s Day gift-giving
This color is most associated with Valentine’s Day.
Red
She was the first African American woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Ketanji Brown Jackson
This holiday celebrates friendship and is often called “Galentine’s Day
February 13
February is usually associated with this season in the United States.
winter
This animal is featured in a famous February tradition predicting the weather
groundhog
February’s birthstone is this purple gemstone.
amethyst
This annual event honors the lives of African Americans through art, music, and storytelling and is often celebrated during Black History Month.
the African American cultural heritage celebration
This holiday celebrates acts of kindness and is often observed on February 17
Random Acts of Kindness Day
February is the shortest month of the year because it has fewer days than any other month. True or False?
true
Presidents’ Day originally honored only this first U.S. president
George Washington
This zodiac sign begins in February and is symbolized by two fish.
Pisces