March 1 Calendar – There are numerous enjoyable holidays scheduled for February , and they can all be observed throughout the month. These include Presidents’ Day, Valentine’s Day as well as Groundhog Day and meteor showers. There are many Roman celebrations also take place on different days.
February 14th
Valentine’s Day (February 14th) is a holiday to celebrate love and passion. It is celebrated each year. The Middle Ages are the time when Valentine’s Day first observed. This was the period when courtly love and the sacraments still were commonplace.
It was seen as a celebration that celebrated the love between romantic partners as well as friends in the 14th century. On Valentine’s Day, it was customary to send flowers, cards and presents to one another.
In the first decade of the nineteenth century commercial cards were widely available. Postcards that were printed in bulk gained popularity. These cards were popularized in retail stores as displays with themes.
Valentine’s Day is a tradition that includes the gift of candy or chocolate, as well the gift of a card and flowers. It is also possible to present them with jewelry.
February 2nd.
Groundhog Day occurs annually on February 2. It’s also popular in Canada however it’s American Thanksgiving.
This celebration was born out of a belief in superstition in the minds of Pennsylvanians Dutch-speaking people. German immigrants introduced the practice of making weather predictions into the United States. Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog, a groundhog from Pennsylvania is a meteorological forecaster throughout the winter.
Researchers discovered that mice hibernated in winter. The idea was to predict the coming six weeks of the season based on observations of how animals responded.
Groundhogs make up the Sciuridae group of tiny, hairy mammals. It hibernates throughout winter. Groundhog Day mornings are a great time to spot they are peering out of their burrows.
Christmas Day
Presidents Daylight is observed on the third Monday in February, is regarded as to be a national holiday. It is a day to pay tribute to the past American presidents. The Presidents Day holiday been a time of honor for both Lincoln and Washington.
Although it is an official holiday of the United States, not all states observe the holiday in all states. Certain states celebrate the birthdays of both presidents on the same day, whereas other states only recognize one. Presidents Day has become an occasion to celebrate the all U.S. presidents, including Lincoln.
There’s a rich history behind Presidents Day. Washington’s Birthday was the first name for this holiday.
Washington’s birthday, more commonly called Washington’s Day is a well-known unofficial holiday. In the 1870s however it became an official holiday recognized by the federal government. The Uniform Monday Holiday Act was enacted by Congress.
Storms of Meteors
Every year, Earth rotates around its sun. Small meteors are released into the atmosphere. In the sky, they can appear all over the sky. Some showers are more spectacular than others. Nighttime is often the best time to watch.
One of the largest and most stunning meteor showers in the world is the Perseids. It is because of the comet 109P/Swift Tuttle. Although it will be seen from the Northern Hemisphere due to the huge fireballs observed in the Southern Hemisphere, it is worth watching from there.
Every year there are four major meteor showers. One of the most well-known meteor showers is the Quadrantid. This shower is famous for its small but extremely strong peak. Another one is the Lyrid, which is known for its unusual surges. The Geminid is famous for its casual appearance.
Roman holidays in antiquity
The Lupercalia celebration was very well-known in the ancient city of Rome. In the middle of February, a fertility and cleansing ceremony was celebrated. Priests offered sacrifices of animals at the altar to the Lapis Nuiger at the time of the ceremony. The hearth was cleansed of blood from the animal. It was thought that the hearth would offer fertile soil and protect the fields of grain.
Ludi Ceriales was another celebration in honor Ceres, the harvest goddess. Ludi Ceriales celebrations were first recorded in 202 BC.
Vestalia, Saturnalia, and Neptunalia were among the popular Roman celebrations. The celebrations were originally celebrated in honor of Mars, the godof war.
Roman working weeks were eight days long. Each day was divided into two parts: the morning and the afternoon. Nundin was a collection consisting of 8 days. The remaining 29 days comprised the remainder of the calendar year.