March Calendar Bullet Journal – There are many holiday celebrations which take place during February. Some of the most celebrated holiday celebrations include President’s Day. Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day and meteor showers. There are many historical Roman celebrations on different days.
February 14th
Valentine’s Day celebrates love and passion every February 14. The Middle Ages were a time when love was commonplace and ceremonies were more widespread.
It was a holiday which honored love between romantic partners and close friends during the 14th century. Valentine’s Day is a time to send Valentine’s Day gifts and flowers.
By the beginning of the 19th century commercial cards had already been created. The demand for postcards printed in bulk was also growing. These themed displays were displayed in retail stores.
Valentine’s Day is an old custom. You could buy your loved ones an edible chocolate or candy gift along with a bouquet of flowers or even a card. It is possible to also present jewelry.
February 2, 2012
Groundhog Day occurs annually on February 2. Groundhog Day is celebrated annually in Canada on February 2.
The festival was conceived of as a superstition in the minds of Pennsylvanians Dutch immigrants. However, the practice of making predictions about weather conditions was introduced to the United States with German immigration. Punxsutawney Phil is a Pennsylvania groundhog who makes forecasts for the rest of winter.
Scientists discovered that a mouse was able to hibernate during winter. The goal was to predict the following six weeks of the season by observing how the animals responded to conditions.
Groundhogs are part of the Sciuridae Family of small, hairy mammals. In winter, their primary function is to go into hibernation. On the morning of Groundhog Day, they are frequently spotted peering out from their burrows.
Christmas Day
Presidents Daylight that falls on the third Monday of Februar, is considered to be a national holiday. It is a celebration of the previous presidents of America. Presidents’ Day has historically served as a day to pay tribute to both Washington and Lincoln.
While it’s a federal holiday many states don’t observe it. Some states recognize both presidents, while others only recognize only one. Presidents Day is now commonly celebrated as a time to honor every one of the U.S. presidents, especially Lincoln.
The history of Presidents’ Day is complicated. Washington’s Birthday is the original name for this holiday.
Washington’s birthday, often referred to by the title Washington’s Day was a well-known nonofficial holiday. In the 1870s however it was declared an official holiday recognized by the federal government. The Uniform Monday Holiday Act was enacted by Congress.
Storms of Meteors
Each year, Earth moves around the sun. Every year, small meteors fall into space. They may appear in all directions. Some showers appear more impressive than others. The best time to see them is at night.
Perseids is one of most spectacular and stunning meteor showers in 2018. This is because Comet 109P/Swift Tuttle is responsible for. It will be visible only from the Northern Hemisphere. However, due to the fact that the Southern Hemisphere has the highest fireball rates, it’s worthwhile checking out from there.
Each year there are four important meteor showers. The first is Quadrantid. Its brief but massive peak is what makes it the most well-known. Another is the Lyrid. It’s known for its irregular surges. The Geminid is renowned for its casual appearance.
Roman holiday celebrations in antiquity
The Lupercalia was an ancient Roman festival, which was loved by many. A fertility and cleansing ceremony was held in mid February. Priests offered animal sacrifices at the altar for the Lapis Nuiger during the ceremony. The hearth was then emptied of blood from the animal. The belief was that this would be beneficial to the crop by increasing fertility and securing them.
Ludi Ceriales was another celebration to honor Ceres (the goddess of the harvest). Since 202 BC, Ludi Ceriales celebrations are documented.
Neptunalia as well as Saturnalia were some other well-known Roman celebrations. These celebrations were originally held to honor Mars the god of war.
Roman working weeks lasted for eight days. Each day consisted of two parts: the morning or afternoon. Nundin was a collection that comprised of eight days. The remaining 29 days made up the rest of the calendar year.
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