March Activity Calendar – There are numerous fun holidays for February. Some of them are celebrated throughout the year. They include President’s Day, Valentine’s Day as well as Groundhog Day and meteor showers. You can also find several ancient Roman celebrations throughout the year.
February 14th
Valentine’s Day is an annual holiday that is a celebration of love, passion , and is observed on February 14. The Middle Ages were a time when love was commonplace , and the sacraments were more popular.
It was considered to be a celebration that celebrated love between romantic partners and friends during the 14th century. Valentine’s Day is a time when you send Valentine’s Day gifts and flowers.
In the beginning of the nineteenth century commercial cards were widely available. Also, the demand for bulk-printed postcards. They were also very popular in shops as they were able to be displayed with themes.
Valentine’s Day is traditionally marked by giving your loved one an item of chocolate or candy, and a card or flower. You may also choose to gift them jewelry.
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Groundhog Day is observed annually on February 2. It’s also a popular holiday in Canada however it’s American Thanksgiving.
Superstition among Pennsylvanians Dutch people gave rise to the festival. The custom of making predictions about weather conditions originated in the United States with German immigration. Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog, a groundhog from Pennsylvania provides meteorological predictions throughout the winter.
After scientists found out that mice hibernate in winter, they laid the basis for this practice. It was designed to predict the coming six weeks by studying how animals react to weather conditions.
Groundhogs are part of the Sciuridae group of hairy mammals. It hibernates during winter. Groundhog Day is the most frequent day that they are observed looking out of their burrows.
Christmas Day
On the third Monday in February the President’s Daylight is recognized as an American holiday. It pays tribute to past American presidents. It was a time to honor both Lincoln and Washington.
Although it is an official holiday, not every state observes this holiday. Some states celebrate the birthdays of both presidents at the same time, but others only honor one. Presidents Day is now widely celebrated as a time to recognize the achievements of all U.S. presidents, especially Lincoln.
The background of Presidents’ Day is a bit tangled. Washington’s Birthday used to be the name used for the holiday. It is now known as Presidents Day.
Washington’s birthday also called Washington’s Day is a well-known not-official holiday. It became an official holiday of the United States in the late 1870s. As a result, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.
Meteor showers
Each year, Earth moves around the sun. Every year, small meteors are released into space. They are visible everywhere in the sky. Some showers are more stunning then others. It is generally ideal to see the showers in the evening.
Perseids are among the most spectacular and stunning meteor showers of the entire year. This is due to the fact that Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle is to blame. Although it is visible in the Northern Hemisphere because of its high rate of fireworks however, the Southern Hemisphere also has the most visibility.
There are four major meteor showers every year. The first is Quadrantid. Its short , but strong peak is the one that is most famous. Another is the Lyrid. It’s known for the odd surges it produces. The Geminid is also renowned for its approachable appearance.
Roman holiday celebrations in antiquity
The Lupercalia was a well-known holiday in ancient Rome. The month of February was when a fertility cleansing ceremony was performed. At this time, priests offered animal sacrifices on an altar beside the Lapis Naiger. The hearth was filled with the animal’s blood. The protection and fertility of the blood is believed to have been beneficial to the grain field.
Ludi Ceriales, another celebration, was celebrated in honor of Ceres, the harvest goddess. Ludi Ceriales celebrations are documented from 202 BC.
Neptunalia and Saturnalia were two other well-known Roman festivals. These celebrations were originally held to honor Mars who was the god of war.
The Roman workweek was 8 days long. There were two periods to each day: morning and the afternoon. Nundin was a collection of eight days. The remaining 29 days were the rest of the year.
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