Google Show Me March Calendar – There are a variety of holiday celebrations that occur in February. Presidents Day, Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day and meteor showers are just a few. There are many Roman celebrations are also held on various days.
February 14th
Valentine’s Day, a day that is a celebration of love and passion, is observed annually on the 14th of February. The celebration’s roots can be traced to the Middle Ages when courtly love and sacraments became commonplace.
It was thought to be a celebration of love between romantically involved friends from the fourteenth-century. Valentine’s Day was the day to give each other gifts, flowers, and cards.
In the early 19th century commercial cards were already made. The demand for bulk-printed postcards. They were put up in stores as themed displays.
Valentine’s Day traditions include buying your special someone a candy or chocolate present , along with a bouquet of flowers or a card. You could also think about gifting them jewelry.
February 2nd.
Groundhog Day is celebrated annually on February 2. Groundhog Day is observed annually in Canada on February 2.
A belief system among Pennsylvanians Dutch people gave rise to the celebration. The custom of forecasting weather came to the United States with German immigration. Punxsutawney Philip is one of the Pennsylvania groundhog, provides meteorological forecasts throughout the rest of the winter.
It all started when scientists discovered a mouse that hibernated throughout the winter. The idea was to forecast the weather conditions for the six remaining weeks by observing how animals respond to it.
The Sciuridae family of small hairy mammals includes groundhogs. In winter, their main objective is to hibernate. Groundhog Day’s morning, they are often seen peeking out of the burrows.
Christmas Day
Presidents Daylight is observed on the third Monday in February, is considered to be an official holiday of the United States. It is a day to pay tribute to the past American presidents. It is a holiday that celebrates both Lincoln, Washington, and is Presidents’ Day since its inception.
While it is an official holiday, not every state observes this holiday. Some states honor both presidents at the same time, while some only honor one president. However, Presidents’ Day is widely recognized as a day to honor the achievements of all U.S. presidentials, particularly Lincoln.
There is a complicated history behind Presidents Day. Washington’s Birthday was the original title of the holiday and is now known as Presidents Day.
Washington’s birthday is well-known as an not officially recognized holiday, as well as Washington’s Day. However, it was recognized as a as a federal holiday in the 1870s. Congress adopted the Uniform Monday Day Holiday Act.
Storms of Meteors
Each year, Earth’s orbit revolves around the sun. A torrent of small meteors explodes into space. They appear virtually everywhere in the skies. Some showers are more spectacular than others. It is recommended to watch the showers at night.
Perseids are the most powerful and beautiful meteor shower of the year. It is because Comet 109P/Swift Tuttle was the primary cause. While it will be visible in the Northern Hemisphere because of its massive fireballs However, the Southern Hemisphere also has the highest visibility.
Every year there are four major meteor showers. Number one is the Quadrantid. Its short , but massive peak is what makes it most famous. Another one of the most famous for its bizarre spikes is the Lyrid. The Geminid is also renowned for its likable appearance.
Roman holidays that date back to antiquity
The Lupercalia is among the most popular holidays in the ancient city of Rome. In February, in the middle there was a cleansing and fertility ceremony was held. During this rite the priests offered sacrifices of animals on an altar beside the Lapis Naiger. The hearth was filled with the animal’s blood. The grain fields were believed to be protected and fertility.
Ludi Ceriales was another celebration in honor of Ceres the goddess of harvest. Ludi Ceriales celebrations are documented as far back as 202 BC.
Neptunalia was among the more well-known Roman festivities. These celebrations were originally intended to pay tribute to Mars, the god war.
Roman workweeks lasted eight days. There were two phases to each day: the morning part and the afternoon. A nundin was 8 days long. The 29 remaining days were the rest of the days.