Fun with Months

How many months of the year don't have less than 28 days?

• 7

• 5

• 12

• 1

Answer explanation

All 12 months of the year have at least 28 days

Of all the days of the week named after celestial bodies, which one is connected to the Latin word for the Earth's natural satellite?

• Sunday

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Saturday

Answer explanation

Lunes (Monday): This comes from the Latin "dies Lunae," meaning "day of the Moon." Luna was the Roman goddess of the Moon, and the Moon is Earth's natural satellite.

What do we call it when a year has an extra day every four years?

• Leap of Faith

• Leap Day

• Lips Are Movin

• Leap Year

Answer explanation

Why do we have them? A year is not exactly 365 days long. It's closer to 365.25 days. To keep our calendars aligned with the seasons, we add an extra day every four years.

How many months have more than 30 days?

• 7

• 12

• 5

• 11

Answer explanation

The following months with 31 days are: January, March, May, July, August, October, December

People born on February 29th are called?

• Springlings

• Leaplings

• Winter Babies

• February Flowers

Answer explanation

Leap Day Babies: People born on February 29th are called "leaplings" or "leapers."

Which of the following Philippine Festivals is not celebrated every February?

• Panagbenga Festival

• Taytay Hamaka Festival

• Dinagyang Festival

• Kalilangan Festival

Answer explanation

Dinagyang Festival is a religious and cultural festival held in Iloilo City, Philippines. It's celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of January.

Which of the following months has exactly 30 days?

• April

• June

• All of the above

• November

Answer explanation

The months having 30 days in a year are April, June, September, and November

Which of the following Philippine Festivals is celebrated every March?

• Moriones Festival

• Sinulog Festival

• Flores de Mayo

• Pintados Festival

Answer explanation

Moriones Festival (Marinduque) is celebrated every March or April. The Moriones Festival is a colorful tradition that takes place during Holy Week.

Sinulog Festival (Cebu City): One of the biggest and most famous festivals in the Philippines, celebrating the Santo Niño (Child Jesus). Known for its vibrant parades, colorful costumes, and energetic dancing. (JANUARY)

Flores de Mayo (Nationwide): A month-long festival honoring the Virgin Mary, with processions and floral offerings. (MAY)

Pintados Festival (Tacloban City): Celebrates the indigenous tradition of body painting. (JUNE)

A person born on February 29th, 2000, would have had how many 'official' birthdays by the year 2024?

• 5

• 6

• 24

• 4

Answer explanation

A person born on February 29th, 2000, would have had 6 "official" birthdays by the year 2024.  From 2000 to 2024, there are six leap years: 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020, 2024.