Kennedy Center Calendar March 2023 – Many holidays that are fun and memorable are scheduled for February. These holidays are observed throughout the month. There are numerous holidays you can enjoy in February, including Valentine’s Day (President), Groundhog Day (Groundhog Day) and meteor showers (Mesotor Showers). There are many other ancient Roman celebrations which take place on various days.
February 14th
Valentine’s Day (February 14th) is a day to celebrate the love and passion of a person. It is celebrated each year. The holiday’s beginnings can be traced back to the Middle Ages, a time where courtly love and sacraments were all the rage.
It was considered a celebration that celebrated love between romantic partners and close friends in the 14th-century. Valentine’s Day is a time to give Valentine’s Day gifts and flowers.
In the early 19th century, commercial cards had been made. Postcards that were printed in bulk became popular. These cards were also popular in shops as they were able to be displayed in themes.
Gifting your special someone a chocolate or candy present and an arrangement or card, is a traditional Valentine’s Day tradition. You could even decide to give them jewelry.
February 2nd.
Groundhog Day, which is observed every February 2, is an annual event. Groundhog Day is celebrated annually in Canada on February 2.
The idea for this celebration came from superstition among Pennsylvanians speaking Dutch. The practice of forecasting the weather was introduced in the United States through German immigrants. Punxsutawney Phil is a Pennsylvania groundhog who makes forecasts for the remainder of winter.
Scientists have discovered that mice was able to hibernate during winter. It was designed to predict the six weeks ahead by studying the way animals react to weather conditions.
The Sciuridae family of tiny hairy mammals includes groundhogs. It hibernates throughout the winter months. Groundhog Day mornings are a perfect time to see they are peering out of their burrows.
Christmas Day
Presidents Daylight is observed on the third Monday of February, is considered to be a national holiday. It is a day to honor past American presidents. The Presidents Day holiday has been a day of honor for both Lincoln and Washington.
While it is a federal holiday not every state observes this holiday. Some states recognize both presidents, whereas others only recognize only one. However, Presidents’ Day is now widely recognized as a means of honoring the achievements of all U.S. Presidents, especially Lincoln.
Presidents Day has a complicated history. The Washington’s Birthday was the initial title of the holiday that is now referred to as Presidents’ Day.
Washington’s birthday is a well-known and unofficial holidaythat is also known as Washington’s Day. In the 1870s, it was made a federal holiday. The Uniform Monday Holiday Act was passed by Congress.
Storms of Meteors
Every year, the Earth’s orbit revolves around the sun. A stream of tiny meteors are released into space. They are visible in the sky and are all over the sky. Some showers are more impressive than others. The best time to view them is at night.
The Perseids meteor shower is among the most impressive and largest of all the meteor showers. It is because of Comet 109P/Swift Tuttle. Although it will be visible from the Northern Hemisphere due to the huge fireballs observed in the Southern Hemisphere, it is worth watching from there.
Every year, there are four important meteor showers. One of the most well-known meteor showers is the Quadrantid. This one is known for its short but very powerful peak. The Lyrid also is known for its distinctive surges. The Geminid is also famous for its approachable appearance.
Roman holiday celebrations in antiquity
The Lupercalia was a major festival in ancient Rome. A ritual of cleansing and fertility was observed in February. At this time it was a time when priests offered sacrifices to animals on the altar alongside the Lapis Naiger. The hearth was emptied with the blood of the animal. The fertility and protection of blood is believed to have been beneficial to the grain fields.
Ludi Ceriales, another celebration, was celebrated in honor of Ceres the goddess of harvest. Ludi Ceriales celebrations are documented from 202 BC.
Vestalia, Saturnalia, and Neptunalia were among the well-known Roman celebrations. These celebrations were originally held in honor of Mars, a god of war.
Roman working weeks lasted for eight days. Each day consisted of two parts: the morning and afternoon. A nundin was an eight-day collection, the rest of the year comprised of 29 days.