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INTERESTING
FACTS...
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February is the shortest and
the only month with fewer than 30 days.
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Valentine's Day is more than
1500 years old, and originally commemorated several saints by that name.
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The official colors of Mardi
Gras have meanings. Purple is for justice, gold is for power and green is
for faith.
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The largest Groundhog Day
celebration is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The 1993 film Groundhog
Day was set in this town.
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According to Groundhog Day
organizers, the rodents' forecasts are accurate 75% to 90% of the time.
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ALSO IN
FEBRUARY...
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Groundhog Day — Feb 2
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Lincoln's Birthday — Feb 12
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Mardi Gras Carnival — Feb 17
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Valentine's Day — Feb 14
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President's Day and
Washington's Birthday — Feb 18
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Black History Month
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American Heart Month
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Parent Leadership Month
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National Children's Dental
Health
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National Wise Health
Consumer
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