March 25 Catholic Calendar – There are many wonderful holidays that are scheduled for February and they are all observed during the entire month. Presidents’ Day, Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day and meteor showers are just a few. Many Roman celebrations also take place on various days.
February 14th
Valentine’s Day celebrates love and passion every February 14. It is believed to date to as early as the Middle Ages, when love was more popular than sacramental or courtly love.
It was a day to celebrate romantic love during the 14th century. Valentine’s Day is a time where you can send Valentine’s Day gifts and flowers.
The early nineteenth century saw the advent of commercial cards. Postcards printed in bulk received a lot of attention. These postcards were also well-liked in shops since they were able to be displayed in themes.
Giving your loved one with a candy or chocolate present together with flowers or a card, is a traditional Valentine’s Day tradition. You can also gift jewelry.
February 2nd.
Groundhog Day falls on February 2. It’s also a popular holiday in Canada however it’s an American Thanksgiving.
Superstition among Pennsylvanians Dutch people led to the festival. The tradition of forecasting the weather was introduced in America through German immigrants. Punxsutawney Philip, a Pennsylvania groundhog, gives meteorological forecasts for the remainder of winter.
The practice was first introduced when scientists discovered an animal that was hibernating in the winter. The goal was to forecast the weather conditions for the six remaining weeks by observing how animals respond to it.
Groundhogs belong to the Sciuridae Family of small hairy mammals. It hibernates in winter. Groundhog Day mornings are a excellent time to observe they are peering out of their burrows.
Christmas Day
Presidents’ Daylight is regarded as a national holiday observed on the third Monday of February. It is a day to honor previous American presidents. It is a day to honor both Lincoln and Washington.
Although it’s a national holiday However, many states don’t observe it. Some states celebrate the birthdays of both presidents at the same time, but some states only recognize only one president. However, Presidents’ Day is widely recognized as a time to celebrate the achievements of all U.S. presidentials, particularly Lincoln.
The story of Presidents’ Day is a bit tangled. Washington’s Birthday was the original name of the event. The day is now known as Presidents Day.
Washington’s birthday also known by the name Washington’s Day was a well-known non-official holiday. In the 1870s, it became a federal holiday. In the end, Congress approved the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.
Meteors and storms
Every year it is observed that the Earth revolves around the sun. This results in a flood of tiny meteors which are released into space. They can appear anywhere in the sky. Certain showers are more spectacular then others. Nighttime is the best moment to see them.
Perseids is among the most stunning and spectacular meteor showers of the year 2018. This is because Comet 109P/SwiftTuttle is the culprit. It will be visible from Northern Hemisphere. But, since the Southern Hemisphere is home to some of the most spectacular fireballs, it makes sense to observe the phenomenon from there.
There are four meteor showers that dominate the sky each year. One of the most famous meteor showers is the Quadrantid. This shower is known for its short but very powerful peak. Another notable for its unique surges is the Lyrid. The Geminid is also well-known for its friendly appearance.
Roman holidays from antiquity
The Lupercalia is among the most popular holidays in ancient Rome. In the middle of February, a fertility and cleansing ceremony was conducted. In the course of the ceremony, priests offered sacrifices of animals to an altar in front of the Lapis Niiger. The hearth was filled up with the animal’s blood. It was thought that the hearth could provide fertility and security for the grain fields.
Ludi Ceriales was another celebration in honor of Ceres, the harvest goddess. Ludi Ceriales celebrations were first documented in 202 BC.
Neptunalia was one of the more well-known Roman festivities. The celebrations were originally celebrated to honor Mars, the godof war.
Roman workweeks were eight days long. There were two periods of each day: the morning and the afternoon. A nundin consisted of eight days. The rest of the year was constituted by the remaining 29 days.
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