February is the second month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. As the only month to have a length of less than 30 days, February is the shortest month of the year. The month has 28 days in common years or 29 days in leap years, with the quadrennial 29th day being called the “leap day.”
Flower: Violet
Birthstone: Amethyst
Here are a few of the special days during this month:
1 – Imbolc (Pagan/Wiccan)
2 – Groundhog Day
5 – Chinese New Year (Pig)
5 – Losar (Tibetan New Year)
6 – Waitangi Day (New Zealand)
10 – Random Acts of Kindness Week
10 – Vasant Panchami (Hindu)
12 – Lincoln’s Birthday
14 – Valentine’s Day
15 – Flag Day (Canada)
15 – Nirvana Day (Buddhist)
18 – Presidents’ Day
22 – Washington’s Birthday
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