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What is the most common gift on Valentine’s Day?

 Heart shaped box of chocolates

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What are February's zodiac signs?


Aquarius (January 20–February 19) and Pisces (February 20–March 20)

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When is Groundhog Day?

February 2nd, the day we find out whether winter will last 6 more weeks or call it quits early. Originally known as Imbolc—a day marking the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox

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What popular sports event occurred in February this year?

Superbowl 59– February 9th.

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What is the average weather like for February in the United States?

It is the snowiest month

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In celebration of Valentine’s Day, which English poet wrote a sonnet that includes the famous line, “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways”?

How Do I Love Thee?” is Sonnet 43 in Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s book Sonnets From the Portuguese, which she dedicated to her husband, poet Robert Browning

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February comes from what Latin word and what does that word mean?

Februa.  It was named after Februalia, the Roman festival of purification, which was a month-long festival of purification and atonement that took place this time of year.

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Who is the famous groundhog and where does he make his appearance?

Punxsutawney Phil who saw his shadow Feb 2nd in Punxsutawney, PA

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When is Presidents’ Day and whom do we celebrate?

February 17th – Abraham Lincoln and George Washingtons’ birthdays

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What is February’s birth flower?

The violet and the primrose are symbolic flowers.