March 2023 Astrology Calendar – There are a variety of fun holidays planned for February , and they can all be observed throughout the month. This includes Presidents’ Day and Valentine’s Day as well as Groundhog Day and meteor showers. There are many more Roman celebrations that occur on various days.
February 14th
Valentine’s Day is an annual celebration of love and passion , and is observed on February 14th. The origins of the holiday can be traced back to the Middle Ages, a time where sacraments and courtly love were all the rage.
It was thought to be a celebration of love between romantically involved friends from the fourteenth-century. On Valentine’s Day, it was customary to send flowers, cards, and gifts to one another.
In the early 19th century commercial cards were made easily available. The popularity of these cards grew due to the increasing demand of printing postcards in bulk. They were displayed in themed displays that were put up in stores.
Giving your loved one an item of chocolate or candy and a card or flower is a typical Valentine’s Day tradition. It is also possible to present jewelry.
February 2nd.
Groundhog Day is observed annually on February 2. It’s also a well-known holiday in Canada However, Thanksgiving is an American holiday.
The celebration originated out of a belief in superstition that was prevalent among Pennsylvanians speaking Dutch. The custom of forecasting weather came to the United States with German immigration. PunxsutawneyPhil, a Pennsylvania groundhog that makes meteorological predictions throughout the winter.
The whole thing began when scientists discovered a mouse that hibernated throughout the winter. The goal was to predict the next six weeks of the season by watching how the animals responded to climate.
Groundhogs form part of the Sciuridae family of small, hairy mammals. They hibernate in winter. Groundhog Day mornings are a excellent time to observe the animals peering out of their burrows.
Christmas Day
The third Monday of February is known as Presidents’ Daylight. It is recognized as a national holiday. It is a way to honor the past presidents of America. It is a holiday that is dedicated to the two presidents, Lincoln, Washington, and it has been Presidents’ Day since its inception.
Although it is a federal holiday however, not all states observe the holiday in all states. Although some states honor both presidents’ birthdays on the same day as others, other states only recognize only one. However, Presidents’ Day is now widely recognized as a means of honoring the achievements of all U.S. Presidents, especially Lincoln.
There is a complicated history of Presidents Day. Washington’s Birthday was the first title of the holiday. It is now Presidents’ Day.
Washington’s birthday, also called Washington’s Day is a well-known unofficial holiday. It was recognized as a national holiday by Congress in the late 1870s. In reaction, Congress passed Uniform Monday Holiday Law.
Storms of meteors
Every year, the Earth is orbiting in the solar system. This causes a flood of small meteors that are released into space. On the horizon, they can appear all over the sky. Certain showers are more spectacular than others. It is generally recommended to watch the showers in the evening.
One of the biggest and most spectacular meteor showers of the year is the Perseids. It is because of Comet 109P/Swift Tuttle. It will be visible from the Northern Hemisphere, but as the Southern Hemisphere has some of the highest fireball rates It is also worthwhile to observe from there.
There are four meteor showers that dominate the sky every year. Number one is the Quadrantid. Its brief but strong peak is the one that is the most well-known. Another one is the Lyrid. It’s famous for its odd surges. The Geminid is famous for its easygoing appearance.
Roman holiday celebrations in antiquity
The Lupercalia was among the most loved holidays in the past of Rome. A fertility and cleansing ceremony were held in the middle February. In this ceremony, priests offered animal sacrifices on the altar next to the Lapis Naiger. The hearth was filled with blood of the animal. The protection and fertility of the blood was believed to have been beneficial to the grain fields.
Ludi Ceriales was another celebration to honor Ceres (the goddess of harvest). Ludi Ceriales celebrations can be traced back to the year 202 BC.
Other famous Roman celebrations include Neptunalia, Saturnalia and Vestalia. The celebrations were originally celebrated to honor Mars the god of war.
The Roman week was eight days long. Every day was divided into two parts: the morning or afternoon. A nundin was an eight-day collection, with the rest of the year made up of 29 days.