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Primroses<\/p><\/div>\n

February is the second month and the shortest month.<\/strong> Around 700 BC, it was the last month of the year, and it had thirty days. It derives its name from the Latin word februare, or purifying. The people at that time purified themselves to be ready for the new year. Julius Caesar, around 46 BC, decided the year should begin with January. This decision made February the second month. He also took one day away from February and gave it to July, the month honoring him. Later Augustus Caesar took another day from February and added it to the month celebrating him, August. The amethyst is February\u2019s birthstone. Primroses seem to be February\u2019s flowers.<\/p>\n

\"Bird

My Friend’s Bird Feeders<\/p><\/div>\n

Month-Long Activities<\/strong>
\nAmerican Heart Month<\/em><\/span><\/strong> is celebrated through a Presidential Proclamation and by the American Heart Association.
\nBlack History Month<\/em><\/span><\/strong> began in 1926 when Dr. Carter G. Woodson saw a need to remember and honor African Americans.
\nNational Cherry Month<\/em><\/span><\/strong> emphasizes the sweet fruit.
\nNational Children\u2019s Dental Health Month<\/em><\/span><\/strong> emphasizes the importance of dental care.
\nNational Wild Bird Feeding Month<\/em><\/span><\/strong> reminds us that February, close to the end of winter, provides little food for wild birds. Children are encouraged to put out food and water for the birds.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Responsible Pet Owners Month<\/em><\/span><\/strong> pinpoints issues of raising good pets, including nutrition and veterinary care.<\/p>\n

Special Weeks<\/strong>
\nRandom Acts of Kindness Week<\/em><\/span><\/strong> counteracts violence in today\u2019s society. It stresses simple, unplanned acts of compassion.\u00a0 This year the week starts on February 15, and it ends on February 20. Children can visit a website at: https:\/\/www.randomactsofkindness.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Valentine\"Special Days<\/strong>
\nGroundhog Day<\/span><\/em><\/strong> is February 2.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Va<\/strong>lentine\u2019s<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span> Day<\/span><\/em><\/strong> is February 14.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Presidents\u2019 Day <\/span><\/em><\/strong>is<\/span><\/span> the third Monday in February. This year Presidents\u2019 Day is February 16. Mardi Gras<\/span> <\/strong>is February 17 and Ash Wednesday<\/strong><\/span> is February 18. Lunar New Year<\/span><\/strong> begins February 17.<\/span><\/p>\n

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