Calends Of March – There are a variety of enjoyable holidays to celebrate in February. Some of them are celebrated all through the year. Presidents Day, Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day and meteor showers are just a few. In addition, there are a myriad of historical Roman celebrations that take place on different days.
February 14th
Valentine’s Day, a day which celebrates love and passion, is observed each year on the 14th of February. The celebration’s origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, a time where sacraments and courtly love were all the rage.
It was considered to be an occasion to celebrate friendship between romantically engaged people from the fourteenth century. Valentine’s Day was the day to give each other gifts, flowers, and cards.
The first decade of the 19th century saw the advent commercial cards. The popularity of postcards that were printed in bulk also grew. They were also very popular in shops as they were able to be displayed with themes.
Valentine’s Day is a tradition which includes a chocolate or candy gift along with a card and flowers. You may also choose to present them with jewelry.
February 2nd.
Groundhog Day is observed annually on February 2. It is also a popular holiday in Canada, but Thanksgiving is an American holiday celebrated in the United States.
The celebration originated from the belief in superstition of Pennsylvanians and Dutch people. The tradition of forecasting weather was brought to the United States by German immigrants. PunxsutawneyPhil, a Pennsylvania groundhog who makes forecasts for winter weather throughout the year.
The whole thing began when researchers discovered mice that were hibernating throughout the winter. The plan was to forecast the next six weeks of the season by observing how animals reacted to weather.
The Sciuridae family of small hairy mammals includes groundhogs. In winter, their main job is to stay in hibernation. In the early morning hours of Groundhog Day, they are often seen looking out of their burrows.
Christmas Day
Presidents Daylight that falls on the third Monday of February, is considered to be an official holiday of the United States. It is a day to pay tribute to past American presidents. It was a time to pay tribute to both Lincoln and Washington.
Although it is an official holiday, not all states observe it. While some states celebrate both presidents’ birthdays on the same day as others however, some states only recognize only one. But, Presidents’ Day is now widely accepted 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 original name of the celebration and is now known as Presidents’ Day.
Washington’s birthday is well-known as an unofficial holidaythat is also known as Washington’s Day. It was declared an official holiday of the United States Congress in the 1870s. As a result, Congress adopted the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.
Storms of Meteors
Each year, the Earth passes through its orbit around the sun, which causes an explosion of tiny meteors to explode into space. They are visible almost everywhere in the skies. Some showers are more impressive than others. It is recommended to watch the showers at night.
The Perseids meteor shower is one of the most impressive and biggest of meteor showers. It is possible that Comet 109P/Swift Tuttle is the cause. It’s only visible from the Northern Hemisphere. However, since the Southern Hemisphere has the highest fireball rates, it’s worthwhile looking from there.
There are four meteor showers that dominate the sky every year. One of the most well-known meteor showers is called the Quadrantid. This shower is known for its short but extremely powerful peak. The Lyrid, another, is famous for its unique surges. The Geminid is also well-known for its pleasant appearance.
Roman holidays in antiquity
The Lupercalia holiday was very well-known in the ancient city of Rome. A fertility and cleansing ceremony took place during February in the middle. During the ceremony, priests offered animal sacrifices to an altar near the Lapis Niiger. The animal’s blood was dumped in the hearth. It was believed that it would benefit the grain crops by ensuring fertility and securing the plants from harm.
Ludi Ceriales was another celebration to celebrate Ceres (the goddess of the harvest). Ludi Ceriales celebrations were first documented in 202 BC.
Other well-known Roman festivities are Neptunalia, Saturnalia and Vestalia. They were celebrated originally to honor Mars who was the god of war.
Roman working weeks lasted for eight days. There were two parts to every day: the morning and afternoon. A nundin consisted of 8 days. The rest of the year was comprised by the remaining days.
Gallery of Calends Of March
