Groundhog Day ~ February 2nd
People often refer to the second day of February as Groundhog Day. According to many old stories,the groundhog, or woodchuck, comes out of its burrow on February 2 to look for its shadow.If the sun is shining and the groundhog can see its shadow, it goes back to sleep for a while,and winter is not over. If the groundhog cannot see its shadow, it begins its springtime activities.
Boy Scout Day ~ February 8th ~ Boy Scouts of America Incorporated, 1910.
Edison's Birthday ~February 11th ~ Thomas A. Edison's Birthday (1847)
Lincoln's Birthday ~ February 12th ~ Abraham Lincoln's Birthday (1809)
World Marriage Day ~ February 11th, 2007~ The second Sunday in February
Valentines Day ~ February 14th
People in most Western countries celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. Many schools holdValentine's Day parties when the children make special decorations for their classrooms. Old and young alike exchange Valentine cards with their friends. The custom of exchanging greetings on Valentine's Day goes back hundreds of years. Scholars have found records of Valentinenotes that date from the 1400's.
February 15th ~ Susan B. Anthony's Birthday (1820)
President's Day ~ Always the Third Monday in February!
Two of America's greatest leaders, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, were born duringFebruary. Washington's birthday is celebrated as a federal holiday on the third Monday inFebruary. Some states also honor Lincoln and other American Presidents on this day and call the holiday President's Day.
Washington's Birthday ~ February 22nd
~George Washington's Birthday (1732). Third Monday in February.
Also observed as Presidents Day and Washington-Lincoln Day.
