Shortest Month: February has 28 days in regular years and 29 days in leap years.
Leap Year: Every 4 years, February gets an extra day, called Leap Day.
Named After a Roman Festival: February gets its name from a Roman festival for purification. Valentines Day!
Birthstone – Amethyst: February's birthstone is amethyst, a purple gem believed to bring calm and balance.
Black History Month: February is celebrated as Black History Month in the U.S. and Canada
Lot's of snow!!