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February

February is the second month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 28 days in regular years. In leap years February has 29 days. Three times in history a February 30 did occur.

January and February were the last two months to be added to the calendar, since the Romans originally considered winter a monthless period. February was named for the Roman god Februus, the god of purification.

Events in February

In Ireland, February 1 is Imbolc, feast of St. Brigid (Secondary Patron of Ireland) and the first day of Spring. In the Irish Calendar the month is called Feabhra.
February 2 is Candlemas and Groundhog Day
February 14 is St. Valentine's Day

Trivia

In February the Sun passes through zodiac constellations Capricornus and Aquarius.
In common years February begins on the same day of the week as March and November.
In leap years February begins on the same day of the week as August.
The signs of the zodiac within the month of February are Aquarius and Pisces.

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February smallhorn@bellsoutn.net - March 13th, 2006
Why does February have only 28 or 29 days? read more » messages 1

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