2023 Malayalam Calendar March – A variety of holidays that are enjoyable and memorable are scheduled for February. These holidays are observed all through the month. A few examples are Valentine’s Day or Groundhog Day, Presidents Day, Groundhog Day or meteor showers. There are many other ancient Roman celebrations which take place on different days.
February 14th
Valentine’s Day is an annual holiday that celebrates love, passion and is observed on February 14th. It is believed to date to the Middle Ages, when love was more prevalent than sacramental and courtly.
It was thought to be the celebration of friendship between romantically engaged friends from the fourteenth-century. In the 14th century, on Valentine’s Day, it was customary to send flowers, cards and other gifts to one another.
The first decade of the 19th century saw the introduction of commercial cards. Also, the demand for the printing of postcards in bulk. These cards were used to create themed displays in stores.
Valentine’s Day traditions include buying your special someone a candy or chocolate present along with a bouquet of flowers or a card. You could also think about gifting them jewelry.
February 2nd.
Groundhog Day is celebrated annually on February 2. It’s also a well-known holiday in Canada however, Thanksgiving is an American holiday celebrated in the United States.
This celebration was born of superstition from Pennsylvanians as well as Dutch people. German immigrants brought the practice of forecasting weather into the United States. PunxsutawneyPhil, a Pennsylvania groundhog makes meteorological predictions for all of the winter.
It all started when scientists found an animal that was hibernating during the winter. It was designed to predict the coming six weeks by studying the way animals react to the weather.
Groundhogs make up the Sciuridae family of small, hairy mammals. In winter, their principal purpose is to hibernate. Groundhog Day mornings are a perfect time to see they are peering out of their burrows.
Christmas Day
Presidents’ Daylight is regarded as an American holiday that falls on the third Monday of February. It’s an honor to all past American presidents. It is a holiday that celebrates the two presidents, Lincoln, Washington, and it has been Presidents Day since the beginning of its existence.
Although it is a federal holiday not every state observes this holiday. Some states honor both birthdays of presidents on the exact same day . Other states only honor only one. The Presidents’ Day holiday is now widely accepted as a way to recognize all U.S. Presidents, especially Lincoln.
Presidents’ Day has a convoluted history. Washington’s Birthday was originally the name of the event. Today, it is Presidents Day.
Washington’s Birthday, commonly known as Washington’s Day, is an non-official holiday, but it is well-known. It was declared a national holiday by Congress in the 1870s. Congress approved the Uniform Monday holiday Act.
Storms of Meteors
Every year, Earth moves around the sun. Every year, tiny meteors fall into space. They are visible almost everywhere in the sky. Some showers are more impressive than others. The best time to view them is in the evening.
Perseids is among the most stunning and spectacular meteor showers of the year 2018. This is because Comet 109P/Swift Tuttle created it. Although it is visible in the Northern Hemisphere because of its large number of fireballs However, the Southern Hemisphere also has the best visibility.
Every year, there are four significant meteor showers. The Quadrantid is the most prominent due to its power but short maximum. The Lyrid also is renowned for its peculiar surges. The Geminid is also renowned for its likable appearance.
Roman holidays in antiquity
The Lupercalia is one of the most celebrated holidays in ancient Rome. A cleansing and fertility ceremony was held in February. During this rite the priests offered sacrifices of animals on the altar next to the Lapis Naiger. The hearth was filled with the blood of the animal. The fields of grain were believed to be protected and fertility.
Ludi Ceriales, another celebration was dedicated to Ceres. Ludi Ceriales celebrations were first recorded in the year 202 BC.
Neptunalia was among the most popular Roman celebrations. They were celebrated originally in honor of Mars who was the god of war.
The Roman workweek was eight days long. There were two portions of each day: the morning and afternoon. Nundin was a collection that comprised of eight days. The remaining 29 days made up the remainder of the year.