March Free Printable Calendar – There are a variety of enjoyable holidays to celebrate in February. Some of them are celebrated all through the year. The most well-known holiday celebrations include President’s Day. Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day and meteor Showers. There are many more Roman celebrations that occur on different dates.
February 14th
Valentine’s Day is an annual holiday that is a celebration of love, passion and is observed on February 14th. It dates to as early as the Middle Ages, when love was more prevalent than sacramental and courtly.
It was a celebration of romance between romantic friends and lovers during the 14th century. Valentine’s Day was the day to exchange gifts, flowers, and cards.
By the beginning of the 19th century, commercial cards had been created. The demand for postcards printed in bulk also grew. They were displayed in themed displays that were displayed in shops.
Valentine’s Day is traditionally marked by giving your loved ones the gift of candy or chocolate, as well as flowers or a card. It is also possible to present them with jewelry.
February 2nd.
Groundhog Day is celebrated annually on February 2. Even though it is popular in Canada, Thanksgiving is a American holiday.
The tradition was born out of superstition in the minds of Pennsylvanians Dutch immigrants. But Americans inherited the custom of making predictions about weather from German immigrants. Punxsutawney Phil is a Pennsylvania groundhog that makes predictions for the rest of winter.
The custom got its start when scientists discovered mice that hibernate in the winter. The plan was to forecast the next six weeks of the season based on observations of how animals responded.
Groundhogs make up the Sciuridae tribe of small, hairy mammals. During the winter, its principal purpose is to hibernate. Groundhog Day is a common day when they can be seen peering out from their burrows.
Christmas Day
The third Monday of February is Presidents’ Daylight. It is considered a national holiday. It celebrates the former American presidents. It is a day which honors both Lincoln, Washington, and is Presidents Day since the beginning of its existence.
While it is a federal holiday However, many states don’t observe it. Although some states honor both presidents birthdays on the same day, other states only recognize one. Although Presidents’ day is now common, it allows us to remember all U.S. presidents and especially Lincoln.
It has had a complex background. Washington’s Birthday was the original title of the holiday. The day is now known as Presidents’ Day.
Washington’s Birthday, also known as Washington’s Day, is an non-official holiday, but it is well-known. In the latter half of 1870s it was made a federal holiday. In the aftermath, Congress passed Uniform Monday Holiday Law.
Meteor showers
Each year, Earth rotates around its sun. Small meteors are released into the atmosphere. They may appear from all directions. Some showers are more impressive than others. The best time for watching.
Perseids is among the most stunning and spectacular meteor showers in 2018. This is because Comet 109P/Swift Tuttle created it. Although it is visible in the Northern Hemisphere because of its massive fireballs However, the Southern Hemisphere also has the best visibility.
There are four major meteor showers every year. One of the most well-known meteor showers is the Quadrantid. This one is known for its short but extremely strong peak. The Lyrid also is renowned for its peculiar surges. In addition, the Geminid is renowned for its sexy appearance.
Roman holiday celebrations in antiquity
The Lupercalia was an ancient Roman festival, which was loved by many. A cleansing and fertility ceremony took place in the middle of February. The priests offered animal sacrifices on an altar near the Lapis Niiger. The blood of the animal was poured into the hearth. It was believed that it would benefit crop by increasing fertility and protecting them.
Ludi Ceriales was another celebration to celebrate Ceres (the harvest goddess). Ludi Ceriales celebrations can be traced back to 202 BC.
Neptunalia and Saturnalia were among the other popular Roman festivals. These celebrations were initially intended to honor Mars the god of war.
Roman workweeks lasted eight days. There were two sections to every day, the morning part and the afternoon. Nundin was an eight-day collection, the rest of the year being comprised of 29 days.
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