February Crossword

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Across
  1. 4. This historical fiction novel was released on February 10, 2009, and made into a major motion picture starring Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, and Emma Stone.
  2. 6. A ring made with this birthstone had a carved image of Cupid and is said to be worn by St. Valentine.
  3. 7. This American painter, well-known for his artwork “American Gothic” was born on February 13, 1891.
  4. 9. On February 15, 1965, this country officially received its flag, 100 years after becoming a country.
  5. 10. Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir won gold in this category in February 2010 at the Vancouver Winter Olympics.
  6. 12. This well-known annual league championship takes place every year on the second Sunday in February. It will be played on February 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas this year.
  7. 13. The official flower that represents birthdays in February.
  8. 14. The popular heart-shaped candies with cute messages were originally used as __________.
Down
  1. 1. This dwarf planet was discovered on February 18, 1930, and was named by 11-year-old, Venetia Burney.
  2. 2. February 10, 2024, marks the beginning of the Year of the __________.
  3. 3. This festival, which takes place on the same day as Shrove Tuesday, celebrates the end of the pre-Lenten season with colourful masks and parades.
  4. 5. Released in February 1940, this Disney motion picture featuring the beloved character Figaro, was the first animated feature to win a competitive Academy Award.
  5. 8. In 1990, the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Helen Hunley, introduced this day to celebrate and honour loved ones.
  6. 11. Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, better known as The __________, was born on February 16, 1990, in Scarborough.