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    February Fun Facts

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    Celebrate the month of February with your kids and learn lots of February Fun facts including birthstones, flowers, and holidays.

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    This February Fun Facts month is full of Valentine's Day, Groundhog Day and Super Bowl fun, and a whole lot of HAPPY. February is full of romance and some important people in history including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King Jr.

    Learn with us all about February with these fun facts and we have some added crafts and printables that will make you love the 2nd month as much as we do!

    Before we get into all of HAPPY February, don't forget to check out last month's January Fun Facts too!

    Check out our 365+ Fun Facts For Kids

    Hello February

    The Month of February

    The month of February is fun and a HAPPY month! Some of the stats about this month include:

    • What Month is February? February is the (2nd month) the second month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (12-month calendar).
    • How Many Days are In February? There are 28 days in the month of February except on Leap Year where there are 29 days every four years.

    While the current calendar has February as the second month of the year, that wasn't always the case. The early Roman calendar (Julian Calendar) only had 10 months and January and February didn't exist.

    Colorful infographic titled Leap Year Fun Facts. Includes a calendar page showing February 29, historical figures, and symbols for New Mexico, Ireland, and a U.S. presidential seal. Contains leap year trivia and facts.

    Leap Year

    Julius Caesar introduced a new calendar system, the Julian calendar where he added a day to the end of February every four years on February 29th. This is Leap Day. This added day synchronized with the seasonal year.

    february symbols

    February Symbols

    Each month of the year has a few different symbols within the month. There are birthstones associated with each month. A monthly flower and astrological signs based on a February birth month.

    These are all based on the month you were born. These are for the people's February Birthdays - February Babies!

    • February's Birthstone - Amethyst. It is considered a symbol of friendship, trust, protection, commitment, and love. Garnet is also said that the one who wears it will be kept safe during travel.
    • February's Birth Flower - Violets and Primrose
    • Astrology Zodiac Signs of February - Aquarius and Pisces
      • Aquarius - January 20th – February 18th
      • Pisces - February 19th - March 20th
    A vibrant February holidays collage featuring illustrations of Groundhog Day, Presidents Day, Superbowl, National Cherry Month, Bubble Gum Day, Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year, National Cabbage Day, National Golden Retriever Day, and National Fondue Month.

    Holidays in February

    February is the third of the Winter months in the northern hemisphere (above the equator). It is Summer in the southern hemisphere. In North America, most locations experience lots of snow and cooler temperatures.

    Don't forget to celebrate all the Winter fun, check out our Happy Winter Coloring Page, Winter Crafts For Kids, Winter Printables, Winter Bingo, and Winter Word Search.

    In terms of February Holidays here are a few:

    Dark Chocolate Day
    • National Dark Chocolate Day - February 1st
    • National Freedom Day - February 1st
    • Groundhog Day - February 2nd
    • National Hedgehog Day - February 2nd
    Tater Tots
    • National Tater Tot Day - February 2nd
    • National Ukulele Day - February 2nd
    • National Golden Retriever Day - February 3rd
    • World Nutella Day - February 5th
    Kite Flying
    • National Kite Flying Day - February 8th
    • National Make a Friend Day - February 11th
    • International Day of Women and Girls in Science - February 11th
    • Abraham Lincoln's Birthday - February 12th
    • Valentine's Day - February 14th
    George Washington on a dollar
    • George Washington's Birthday - February 22nd
    • Tell a Fairy Tale Day - February 26th
    • International Polar Bear Day - February 27th
    • Leap Year - February 29th
    February

    Floating Holidays or Monthly Celebrations

    • Chinese New Year
    • Mardi Gras
    • Ash Wednesday
    • Super Bowl (2nd Sunday)
    • Presidents' Day (3rd Monday)
    • Jell-O Week (2nd week)
    • Random Acts of Kindness Week (3rd week)
    • Black History Month
    • National Bird Feeding Month
    • Library Lovers Month
    • National Cherry Month
    • American Heart Month
    • National Embroidery Month
    • National Grapefruit Month
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    Interesting Facts About February

    • February in the United States is the snowiest month.
    • It is the shortest month of the year
    • The Welsh call February "y mis bach" which means "little month".
    • February is the Latin word "februum" which means purification or to cleanse.
    • The Roman King Numa Pompilius added January and February to the original 10-month calendar.
    • About 0.07% of the US population is born on Leap Day.
    • Some celebrities whose birthdays are in February include - Jennifer Aniston, Chris Rock, Michael Jordan, Harry Styles, Drew Barrymore, Sheryl Crow, Michael Bolton, Rebel Wilson, and Rashida Jones
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    Groundhog Day Facts

    • It is observed on February 2nd in the U.S. and Canada
    • It comes from a United States Pennsylvania Dutch superstition dating back to the 1800s.
    • Every year the groundhog, named Punxsutawney Phil, comes up out of his burrow to see his shadow on a clear day. If he sees his shadow, the belief is that the groundhog will then retreat into his den for another six weeks of winter. If it is cloudy and he does not see his shadow, that means that Spring will arrive early.
    • Punxsutawney Phil is only right about 40% of the time.
    Chinese New Year Facts For Kids

    Chinese New Year Facts

    • The Chinese Calendar follows the movement of the moon and sun. The Chinese New Year falls between January 21 and February 21 each year.
    • The Chinese New Year is the one of most important holidays for the Chinese people.
    • It is celebrated by close to ¼ of the world's population through celebration meals, parades, and parties.
    • There are quite a few symbols of good luck including the Dragon, Oranges, and the color red!
    • Dragons are central to Chinese New Year, symbolizing good luck, fortune, and strength as they dance through colorful parades, bringing joy and prosperity to the festivities.
    Valentines Day Facts For Kids

    Valentines Day Facts

    • The first Valentine's Day was in Paris on February 14, 1400
    • 250 Million roses are grown for Valentine's Day.
    • Americans send over 145 Million greeting cards each year.
    • Lovebirds are actual birds called Agapornis birds and travel in pairs.
    • Teachers are the number one receiver of Valentine's Day cards.
    • Valentine's Day treats date back to the Middle Ages. Back then, people exchanged handmade cards and sweet treats as tokens of affection, just like we do today!
    Presidents Day Facts

    President's Day Facts

    • It's called President's Day, but the federal holiday is officially called Washington's Birthday. It now celebrates all the birthdays and lives of U.S. presidents.
    • George Washington and James Madison were the only presidents who signed the Constitution.
    • Abraham Lincoln was the tallest president (6 feet 4 inches) and James Madison was the shortest president (5 feet 4 inches).
    • The White House in Washington D.C. is the official residence of the sitting United States president. 

    Don't miss our How to Draw George Washington!

    black history month

    Black History Month Facts

    • While Rosa Parks was credited with starting the civil rights movement, there was a 15-year-old Claudette Colvin that was arrested 9 months earlier for refusing to give up her spot on the bus.
    • Thurgood Marshall was the first African American appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1967.
    • Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play Major League Baseball in 1947 when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers.
    • Barack Obama became the first Black president of the United States in 2008.
    Marid Gras

    Mardi Gras Facts

    • Mardi Gras is the final day of carnival celebrations and Fat Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent.
    • The largest Mardi Gras celebration takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana
    • It’s illegal to not wear a mask onboard a Mardi Gras Float
    • The celebration goes by different names throughout the world. Other names include Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day, and the Tuesday of Carnival.
    American Football Facts

    Super Bowl Facts

    • The Super Bowl is like the grand championship of football – it's the most exciting game where the two best teams battle it out for victory!
    • Did you know that the halftime show during the Super Bowl is a huge deal? Famous singers and bands perform, making it a mega concert watched by millions of people!
    • Super Bowl Sunday is like a big celebration across the country. People gather with friends and family, munching on snacks, and cheering for their favorite team.
    • The Super Bowl commercials are as famous as the game itself! Companies create funny and creative ads that everyone talks about for days.
    • The Super Bowl MVP (Most Valuable Player) gets a special award for being the standout player in the game. It's like the golden star of football excellence!
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    Other Fun February Activities

    The beginning of the year is all about starting new and resetting. In February there are lots of Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year, The Super Bowl, and Groundhog Day fun too. We have lots of different crafts, printables, and coloring pages for February.

    February Crafts

    February Activities

    Fill the month with lots of different crafts full of Winter, Valentines, Chinese New Year, and more. Crafts and Valentine's Printables for kids to hand out and a whole lot of fun!

    There are many February crafts, but here are some of the holiday crafts

    • Valentines Crafts
    • Chinese New Year Crafts

    February Coloring Pages

    February Coloring Pages

    Have some February fun with this free printable February coloring page.

    • February Coloring Page
    • Valentine's Day Coloring Pages
    • Chinese New Year Coloring Pages
    • Football Coloring Pages
    • Groundhog Day Coloring Pages
    • How To Draw a Football

    February Word Search

    february word search

    Happy February! Especially happy with this free printable February word search.

    • Valentines Printables
    • Chinese New Year Printables
    • Football Printables
    • Mardi Gras Printables
    • Groundhog Day Word Search

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    February Fun Facts For Kids

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