March Dei Calendar – Numerous fun holidays are planned for February, and they are all celebrated during the month. There are many holiday celebrations can be enjoyed during February, such as Valentine’s Day (President), Groundhog Day (Groundhog Day) meteor showers (Mesotor Showers). Additionally, there are numerous ancient Roman celebrations which take place at different times of the year.
February 14th
Valentine’s Day, a day that celebrates love and love, is celebrated annually on February 14. The celebration’s origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, a time where courtly love and sacraments were widespread.
It was believed to be a celebration of love between romantically involved acquaintances from the 14th century. In the 14th century, on Valentine’s Day, it was customary to send flowers, cards, and gifts to one another.
In the beginning of the 19th century commercial cards were made readily available. The popularity of postcards that were printed in bulk was also increasing. They were utilized to design themed displays in shops.
Gifting your special someone an item of chocolate or candy and an arrangement or card, is a traditional Valentine’s Day tradition. It is also possible to give them a gift of jewellery.
February 2, 2012.
Groundhog Day falls on February 2. It’s also a well-known holiday in Canada However, Thanksgiving is an American holiday.
The celebration originated from an old-fashioned belief system that was rooted in Pennsylvanians who were Dutch. The American tradition of making forecasts for weather was introduced to America by German immigrants. Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog, a groundhog from Pennsylvania provides meteorological predictions throughout the winter.
The tradition was born after scientists discovered an animal that was hibernating in the winter. It was designed to predict the six weeks ahead by studying how animals respond to weather conditions.
The Sciuridae family of small hairy mammals includes groundhogs. In winter, their main job is to go into hibernation. Groundhog Day mornings are a great time to spot the animals peering out of their burrows.
Christmas Day
On the third Monday in February, President’s Daylight is declared a national holiday. It celebrates the past American presidents. It is a day to honour both Lincoln and Washington.
While it’s an annual holiday of the United States, many states don’t observe it. While some states celebrate both presidents birthdays on the exact same day while other states only honor only one. The Presidents’ Day holiday is now widely accepted as a day to honor the achievements of all U.S. Presidents, especially Lincoln.
The story of Presidents’ Day is complex. Washington’s Birthday was the original title of the holiday. It is now Presidents’ Day.
Washington’s Birthday, also known as Washington’s Day, is an unofficial holiday that is well-known. It was declared a national holiday by Congress in the 1870s. In reaction, Congress passed Uniform Monday Holiday Law.
Meteor storms
Each year each year, the Earth is orbiting around the sun. This triggers a rush of tiny meteors which are released into space. They are visible in all directions. Some showers are more impressive than others. The best time to watch.
Perseids is one of most stunning and spectacular meteor showers in 2018. It is because the comet 109P/Swift Tuttle was the cause. It will be visible from the Northern Hemisphere, but as the Southern Hemisphere has some of the highest rates of fireballs It is also worthwhile to observe from there.
Each year , there are four meteor showers that are significant. The Quadrantid one is famous for its powerful but brief peak. Another one is the Lyrid that is renowned for its unique surges. The Geminid is known for its sexy appearance.
Roman holidays dating to antiquity
The Lupercalia was a Roman holiday that was loved by many. A fertility and cleansing ceremony was held in February. Priests offered animal sacrifices at an altar next to the Lapis Niger during the rite. The hearth was saturated with blood of the animal. The protection and fertility of the blood was believed to have been beneficial to the field of grain.
Ludi Ceriales is another celebration which was celebrated to honor Ceres the goddess of harvest. Ludi Ceriales celebrations are documented from the year 202 BC.
Vestalia, Saturnalia, and Neptunalia were among the popular Roman celebrations. These celebrations were originally intended to pay tribute to Mars as the god of war.
Roman working weeks lasted for eight days. There were two phases to every day: the morning and the afternoon. A nundin was a collection consisting of eight days. The remaining 29 days made up the remainder of the year.