March Calendar 21 – Many enjoyable holidays are planned in February and are observed throughout the month. There are many holidays that you can enjoy in February, including Valentine’s Day (President), Groundhog Day (Groundhog Day), meteor showers (Mesotor Showers). There are also a variety of ancient Roman celebrations which take place at different times of the year.
February 14th
Valentine’s Day is a day dedicated to love and passion that is observed every year on February 14. The Middle Ages are the time when Valentine’s Day first celebrated. This is a period when courtly love and ceremonies were still popular.
It was seen as a celebration that celebrated the love between romantic partners as well as friends during the 14th century. In the 14th century, on Valentine’s Day, it was customary to send flowers, cards and other gifts to one another.
The beginning of the nineteenth century saw the advent commercial cards. The demand for the printing of postcards in bulk. They were put up in shops as displays with themes.
Valentine’s Day is an old custom. You can purchase your loved ones chocolates or a candy gift as well as the gift of flowers or even a card. It is also possible to present jewelry.
February 2nd.
Groundhog Day is celebrated annually on February 2. Groundhog Day is celebrated each year in Canada on February 2.
This celebration was born from a belief system that was popular in the minds of Pennsylvanians speaking Dutch. The American tradition of creating weather forecasts was brought to America with German immigrants. Punxsutawney Philip Punxsutawney Philip, one of the Pennsylvania groundhog, offers meteorological forecasts for the rest of the winter.
After scientists found out that mice hibernate during winter, they established the foundation for this custom. The idea was to predict the following six weeks of the season by observing how animals responded to the conditions.
Groundhogs are part of the Sciuridae group of hairy mammals. It hibernates throughout the winter months. On the morning of Groundhog Day, they are often seen looking out from their burrows.
Christmas Day
Presidents Daylight (third Monday in February) is a federal holiday. It pays tribute to past American presidents. It is a day to honour both Lincoln and Washington.
Although it’s an official holiday, several states do not observe it. Some states celebrate the birthdays of both presidents at the same time, while some states only recognize one. The Presidents’ Day holiday is now widely recognized as a day to honor all U.S. Presidents, especially Lincoln.
The history of Presidents’ Day is complex. Washington’s Birthday was the first name of the celebration. Today, Presidents’ day is the official title.
Washington’s birthday is well-known as an unofficial holiday, also known as Washington’s Day. It was declared a national holiday by Congress in the 1870s. Congress passed the Uniform Monday holiday Act.
Meteor storms
Each year each year, the Earth crosses its orbit around the sun, causing an explosion of tiny meteors to explode into space. They can appear from all directions. Certain showers are more impressive than others. The best time to watch.
Perseids is among the most stunning and spectacular meteor showers of the year 2018. This is due to the comet 109P/Swift Tuttle. It is visible from the Northern Hemisphere. But, because the Southern Hemisphere is home to some of the most stunning fireworks, it is only natural to also be able to observe the phenomenon from that region.
Each year there are four major meteor showers. One of the most well-known meteor showers is called the Quadrantid. It is famous for its small but very powerful peak. One of the most notable for its distinctive surges is The Lyrid. The Geminid is renowned for its easygoing appearance.
Roman holidays from antiquity
The Lupercalia is among the most well-known holidays of the ancient city of Rome. In February, a fertility cleansing ceremony was held. During the ceremony, priests offered animal sacrifices to an altar close to the Lapis Niiger. The hearth was cleansed with the blood of the animal. It was believed that it would benefit the grains by ensuring their fertility and protecting them.
Ludi Ceriales, another celebration was held to honor of Ceres, the harvest goddess. Ludi Ceriales celebrations were first recorded in the year 202 BC.
Neptunalia was among the other well-known Roman festivities. These were originally celebrated in honor of Mars, a god of war.
Roman workweeks were eight days long. There were two phases of each day: the morning part as well as the evening. The nundin was comprised of eight days. The remainder of the year was made up by the remaining days.