October To March Calendar – There are many enjoyable holidays to celebrate in February. Some of them are observed throughout the year. Some examples of these holidays include Valentine’s Day or Groundhog Day Presidents Day, Groundhog Day or meteor showers. There are also many ancient Roman celebrations which take place on various dates.
February 14th
Valentine’s Day is an annual holiday that celebrates love, affection and celebration on February 14th. It is believed to date back as far as the Middle Ages, when love was more common than sacramental and courtly.
It was a celebration of romantic love during the 14th century. Valentine’s Day was the day to send one another gifts, flowers and cards.
In the early 19th century commercial cards were already made. Popularity grew with the popularity of printing postcards in bulk. These cards were then displayed in shops as themed displays.
Valentine’s Day is an old custom. You can purchase your beloved an edible chocolate or candy present and also a bouquet of flowers or an e-card. You might even choose to present them with jewelry.
February 2nd.
Groundhog Day falls on February 2. Even though it’s a big deal in Canada the Thanksgiving holiday is an American holiday.
A belief system among Pennsylvanians Dutch people gave rise to the festival. The custom of making weather predictions was introduced to the United States with German immigration. Punxsutawney Philip Punxsutawney Philip, one of the Pennsylvania groundhog, provides meteorological forecasts for the rest of the winter.
The custom got its start after scientists discovered mice that hibernate during winter. The initial idea was to predict the duration of the seasons by watching how animals responded to conditions.
Groundhogs belong to of the Sciuridae family of tiny, hairy mammals. It hibernates throughout the winter months. Groundhog Day is the most frequent day that they are in view from their burrows.
Christmas Day
Presidents’ Daylight is regarded as an American holiday that falls on the third Monday of February. It is a celebration of the presidents who have gone before us. Presidents’ Day has traditionally served as a day to pay tribute to both Washington and Lincoln.
It is a federal holiday which not all states observe despite being one. Some states recognize the presidents of both countries, while others are only allowed to recognize one president. Presidents Day has become a day to honor the all U.S. presidents, including Lincoln.
The background of Presidents’ Day is complex. Washington’s Birthday was the first title of the celebration.
Washington’s birthday is an incredibly well-known and not officially recognized holiday, as well as Washington’s Day. However, in the 1870s it became a federally recognized holiday. In reaction, Congress passed Uniform Monday Holiday Law.
Meteor showers
Every year, the Earth’s orbit rotates around the sun. A torrent of small meteors are released into space. They can be observed everywhere in the sky. Some showers are more stunning than others. It is generally the nighttime time to view.
Perseids are the most beautiful and powerful meteor showers of the year. It is likely that the Comet 109P/Swift Tuttle is the cause. While it is not seen from the Northern Hemisphere due to the high rates of fireballs in the Southern Hemisphere, it is worthwhile to observe from that area.
Each year , there are four important meteor showers. The Quadrantid is number one due to its strong but brief peak. Another notable for its unique surges is The Lyrid. In addition the Geminid is famous for its approachable appearance.
Roman holiday celebrations in antiquity
The Lupercalia festival was extremely loved in ancient Rome. In the middle of February the fertility and cleansing ceremony was celebrated. Priests offered animal sacrifices close to the altar of Lapis Negiger during the ceremony. The hearth was stuffed with the blood of the animal. It was believed that it would benefit grains by ensuring their fertility and securing them.
Ludi Ceriales was another celebration to pay tribute to Ceres (the harvest goddess). Since 202 BC, Ludi Ceriales celebrations have been recorded.
Other well-known Roman celebrations are Neptunalia, Saturnalia and Vestalia. These were originally held to honour Mars, the god of war.Vestalia According to certain experts, was the most well-liked of the three.
Roman workweeks were 8 days long. There were two parts of each day: the morning and afternoon. A nundin consisted of eight days. The remainder of the year was comprised by the remaining days.