Liturgical Calendar March 2023 – There are many fun holidays planned in February that are all observed throughout the month. A few examples include Valentine’s Day or Groundhog Day Presidents Day, Groundhog Day or meteor showers. Additionally, there are numerous old Roman celebrations that take place on various days.
February 14th
Valentine’s Day is a day dedicated to love and passion that is observed every the 14th of February every year. The Middle Ages were a time where love was a common occurrence and the sacraments were more popular.
It was thought to be the celebration of romance between romantically connected acquaintances from the 14th century. On Valentine’s Day, it was customary to send cards, flowers, and gifts to each other.
In the early 19th century commercial cards had already been made. The popularity of these cards grew due to the increasing demand of printed postcards in large quantities. These cards were then displayed in shops as displays with themes.
Valentine’s Day traditions include buying your beloved a chocolate or chocolate present , along with a bouquet of flowers or a card. You may also choose to present them with jewelry.
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Groundhog Day is celebrated annually on February 2. Even though it’s a big deal in Canada but Thanksgiving is an American holiday.
Superstition among Pennsylvanians Dutch people contributed to the festival. German immigrants brought the practice of making weather predictions to the United States. Punxsutawney Phil, a groundhog from Pennsylvania, makes meteorological predictions for the remainder of winter.
The practice was first introduced when scientists discovered mice that hibernate during winter. The aim was to predict the weather for the remaining six weeks, by observing how animals respond to it.
Groundhogs are part of the Sciuridae which is a tiny family of hairy mammals. During the winter, its primary objective is to go into hibernation. Groundhog Day is the most common day they can be seen looking out of their burrows.
Christmas Day
Presidents’ Daylight is regarded as a national holiday observed on the third Monday in February. It is an honor to all past American presidents. It has been a day to honor both Lincoln and Washington.
Although it is an official holiday, not every state observes this holiday. Some states honor both presidents at the same time, while others only recognize one. But, Presidents’ Day is now widely recognized as a day to honor the achievements of all U.S. Presidents, especially Lincoln.
It has had a complicated history. Washington’s Birthday was the original title of the holiday, which is now known as Presidents’ Day.
Washington’s Birthday, also known as Washington’s Day, is an non-official holiday, but it is well-known. It was declared an official holiday of the United States in the late 1870s. Congress adopted the Uniform Monday Day Holiday Act.
Storms of Meteors
Every year it is observed that the Earth orbits around the sun. This causes a flood of small meteors that are released into space. They can be seen all over the sky. Certain showers are more spectacular then others. Nighttime is the best time to watch.
One of the biggest and most magnificent meteor showers in the world is the Perseids. This is because Comet 109P/Swift Tuttle caused it. It is visible from the Northern Hemisphere. But, since the Southern Hemisphere is home to some of the most spectacular fireworks, it is only natural to also be able to observe the phenomenon from that region.
Each year, there are four significant meteor showers. The Quadrantid, number 1, is well-known for its potent but brief peak. Another one is the Lyrid. It’s known for its irregular surges. The Geminid is also famous for its warm appearance.
Roman holiday celebrations in antiquity
The Lupercalia festival was extremely loved in ancient Rome. A cleansing and fertility ceremony was observed in February. Priests offered sacrifices of animals at the altar for the Lapis Nuiger at the time of the ceremony. The blood of the animal was poured into the hearth. It was believed that it would benefit the grains by ensuring their fertility and securing them.
Ludi Ceriales was another celebration in honor of Ceres, the harvest goddess. Ludi Ceriales celebrations are documented as far back as 202 BC.
Neptunalia, Saturnalia, Vestalia were only a few of the most well-known Roman celebrations. These celebrations were originally meant to celebrate Mars the god of War.
Roman workweeks were eight days long. There were two parts to every day: the morning and afternoon. The nundin was eight days long, while the 29 remaining days were the remainder.
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