Printable March Calendar – There are numerous fun holidays planned for February , and they are all observed throughout the month. Presidents Day, Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day, and meteor showers are a few of these. There are also a variety of old Roman celebrations which take place on various days.
February 14th
Valentine’s Day celebrates love and passion every February 14. The holiday’s origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages when courtly love and sacraments were well-known.
It was considered to be an occasion to celebrate love between romantically involved people from the fourteenth century. Valentine’s Day was the day to exchange gifts, flowers, and cards.
In the early 19th century commercial cards were made easily available. Also, postcards that were produced in large quantities gained a lot of popularity. They were put up in shops in themed displays.
Valentine’s Day is traditionally marked by giving your loved one a gift of candy or chocolate as well as flowers or a card. You can also gift them jewelry.
February 2 2012
Groundhog Day is celebrated annually on February 2. Although it is a popular holiday in Canada the Thanksgiving holiday is an American holiday.
The festival was conceived of as a superstition in the minds of Pennsylvanians Dutch immigrants. The custom of making predictions about weather conditions originated in the United States with German immigration. PunxsutawneyPhil, a Pennsylvania groundhog, makes forecasts for meteorological conditions throughout the winter.
The story began when scientists discovered an animal that was hibernating during the winter. The idea was to predict the next six weeks of winter by studying how animals responded to weather.
Groundhogs belong to the Sciuridae which is a tiny family of hairy mammals. It hibernates throughout winter. Groundhog Day mornings are a perfect time to see they are peering out of their burrows.
Christmas Day
Presidents Daylight (third Monday of February) is a holiday that is celebrated across the nation. It is a day to pay tribute to past American presidents. In the past, Presidents Day has been a day of honor for both Lincoln and Washington.
Even though it is an official holiday, many states don’t observe it. Some states recognize the presidents of both countries, while other states are limited to only one. Although Presidents’ day is now a common thing, it allows us to commemorate all U.S. presidents and especially Lincoln.
It has a long history. Washington’s Birthday was the first name of the celebration that is now referred to as Presidents’ Day.
Washington’s birthday, more commonly called Washington’s Day is a well-known unofficial holiday. It was recognized as a national holiday by Congress in the late 1870s. In reaction, Congress passed Uniform Monday Holiday Law.
Meteor showers
Every year, the Earth’s orbit revolves around the sun. A torrent of small meteors are released into space. They appear in any part of the sky. Some showers are more impressive than others. The best time to view them is at night.
One of the biggest and most spectacular meteor showers of the year is the Perseids. It is because of Comet 109P/Swift Tuttle. While it will be visible in the Northern Hemisphere because of its large number of fireballs However, the Southern Hemisphere also has the most visibility.
There are four meteor showers that dominate the sky each year. The Quadrantid is the most prominent because of its powerful but brief peak. Another one is the Lyrid. It’s famous for its irregular surges. The Geminid is also famous for its pleasant appearance.
Roman holidays in antiquity
The Lupercalia was a Roman festival, which was loved by many. A ritual of cleansing and fertility was performed in February. At this time, priests offered animal sacrifices on the altar alongside the Lapis Naiger. The hearth was cleaned of the animal’s blood. The grain fields were believed to benefit from its protection and fertility.
Ludi Ceriales was another celebration to honor Ceres the goddess of harvest. Since 202 BC, Ludi Ceriales celebrations were recorded.
Neptunalia was one of the most popular Roman celebrations. These celebrations were initially held in honor of Mars the god of war.
The Roman week was eight days long. Every day was divided into two parts: morning or afternoon. A nundin was a collection consisting of 8 days. The remaining 29 days were the remainder of the calendar year.
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