February is named after Latin term februum, meaning purification
February, along with January, were the last two months to be added to the Roman calendar
February is the month limited to 28 days during common years, yet 29 during leap years – but all months have a 28th day
February starts on the same day of the week as March and November in common years, and on the same day of the week as August in leap years
February ends on the same day of the week as October every year and on the same day of the week as January in common years only
During leap years, February is the only month that ends on the same weekday it begins
February, the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of August in the Southern Hemisphere
February is the only month than can pass without a single full moon – but not this year.
Full Moon 3rd 6:09 pm (Eastern US); New Moon 18th 6:47 pm (Eastern US)
February symbols
- Birth flowers: Violet and the common primrose
- Birthstone: Amethyst symbolizing piety, humility, spiritual wisdom, and sincerity
- Zodiac Signs: Aquarius (until February 19) and Pisces (after February 20)
February is a month for national celebrations in Dominican Republic, Estonia, Kuwait, Serbia, and Sri Lanka
Movies with February in the title include Summer in February (2013) and The Curse of February 29th (2006); plus documentaries Black February (2012) and February One (2009)
February is for promoting African-American History, pulling your sofa off the wall, returning carts to the supermarket, dog training education, a healthy heart, jobs in golf, feeding birds, indoor air care, therapeutic recreation, mending a broken heart, time management, responsible pet owners, wise health care, and youth leadership
February is for celebrating the Cricket World Cup, women inventors, library lovers, parental leadership, weddings, my birthday, spunky old broads, and Black History
February is for increase awareness in AMD/low vision, hoof care, prenatal infection protection, Marfan Syndrome, marijuana, children’s dental health, pet dental health, spay & neutering, and teen dating violence
February is for appreciating expecting success, barley, grapefruits, Florida strawberries, cherries, sweet potatoes, hot breakfasts, canned food, snacks, pies, and potatoes
February is for embracing blah-busting, adopting a rescued rabbit, my birthday, baking for a family, beating the heat (in the southern hemisphere), loving buses, condoms, laugh friendly, and relationship wellness
Are any days in February special to you? Which songs do you enjoy?
A Frank Angle 