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february (month)
February is the second month of the Julian and Gregorian calendars, lasting for 28 days or 29 days in a Leap Year. In the Northern Hemisphere, February is the second full month of winter and in the Southern Hemisphere, the second full month of summer. It is named after februum, a Latin term meaning "purification", after the Februa purification ritual once held on February 15. Its birthstone is the amethyst, representing humility, piety, sincerity, and spiritual wisdom, and its flowers are the common primrose Primula vulgaris, iris, and violet.
Note: This should only be tagged when a monthly calendar is on the picture or when the picture is visibly February-themed. It should not be tagged for a themed art month (such as Inktober) or the month a post was originally created.
Special Days in the Month
- Groundhog Day – February 2
- Armadillo Day – February 2; Texas' alternative to the above
- Prairie Dog Day – February 2; another alternative to Groundhog Day
- Setsubun – February 2 or, usually, 3
- Zigzagoon Day – February 9
- Valentine's Day – February 14
- World Bartender Day – February 24
- National Tell a Fairy Tale Day – February 26
- International Polar Bear Day – February 27
- National Working Naked Day – First Friday in February
