Insights February
By Anna
@LadyDuck (471253)
Switzerland
February 1, 2016 3:34am CST
Happy first day of February.
This is the shortest month of the year, but it's full of celebrations.
February 2nd (tomorrow) is the Groundhog Day (Candlemas)
February 8th, the Chinese New Year starts (the year of the Monkey).
February 9th it's Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday).
February 12th Lincoln Birthday
February 14th Valentine's Day
And, for me only, February 24th is my birthday.
Which one of those holidays do you celebrate?
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
1 Feb 16
I will not be a Ground Hog tomorrow because I will be airborne.
I am struggling now to remember what the original creature was that changed into Groundhog day. It was originally a German event that was introduced into America by immigrants and the species had to be changed to a groundhog because the original one did not exist there, although I cannot recall what it was.
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@LadyDuck (471253)
• Switzerland
1 Feb 16
I know that the groundhog and the marmot are the same animal. We do not celebrate the marmot day in Europe, but in the United States thy have a very complex and official celebration, disturbing the sleep of a poor marmot still asleep because February is still winter.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
1 Feb 16
I'll celebrate your birthday OK LOL!
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@LadyDuck (471253)
• Switzerland
2 Feb 16
@blitzfrick Exactly, this day is celebrated for the presentation of Jesus, the purification of Mary and the Meeting of the Lord by Orthodox Church.
@blitzfrick (2890)
• United States
1 Feb 16
@LadyDuck also celebrated by Christians as the day of ritual purification of Mary....
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@much2say (55498)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Feb 16
Happy New Month! The kids have learned about Groundhog Day in school, but we have no groundhogs here and hardly a real winter anyway . We are not Chinese, but as the kids get to make a day out of it at school, we do a pseudo celebration at home. No mardi gras unless there is an event we can go to. Lincoln's birthday the kids get off - not sure if Hubby will get the day off. And Valentine's Day we all celebrate - the kids pass out Valentine cards and get a party . . . and at night we have a special dinner and exchange small Valentine gifts. We also have quite a few family birthdays and anniversaries too - busy month for us!
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Jul 19
Now that I'm retired none of those days have a meaning for me.
@jillybean1222 (6407)
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1 Feb 16
it's an early Lent this year. can't believe that Ash Wednesday is next week already. I didn't realize it was already groundhog day
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Feb 16
My precious nephew has his birthday on Feb. 2. Our blessing of a grandson will turn 6 on Feb. 14. My husband, who spoils me daily, insists on celebrating Valentine's Day every year since the day we met. He made reservations at one of the most difficult restaurants to get into on his birthday in December. This year is Leap Year, so we get an extra day in Florida. Today celebrates my hubby's eldest brother's birthday. It marks the ocassion of an oldest living relative on his side of the family.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
1 Feb 16
Usually we celebrate none of those.
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@LadyDuck (471253)
• Switzerland
1 Feb 16
@fishtiger58 It was not a user from New Orleans, she said there are Carnival parades for the kids in many US cities. I think to remember she is from Missouri.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
1 Feb 16
@LadyDuck I have never been to New Orleans maybe someday I will.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
1 Feb 16
Feb. is special month indeed. Second half of beginning of spring here. Except for 'Valentine's Day', no other festival is celebrated here (as you have stated in your list). February is special for me because my wedding anniversary falls on 4th.
I hope I could remember 24th so as not to forget to wish you on your birthday.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
2 Feb 16
@LadyDuck - It is good to hear that 4th Feb. is special for you like me. Thanks for your wishes.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
9 Feb 16
@LadyDuck I would celebrate with my grandkids if we lived in the same city. Sometimes my brother will bring home a box of chocolates or a stuffed animal but he knows right now I am on a diet and I asked him not to get me anything.
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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
1 Feb 16
Chinese New Year is a holiday so I will get to send time with family. Happy birthday in advance
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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
1 Feb 16
@LadyDuck some people do. Actually we sometimes do too in our home. Not yet sure if we will this year.
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@LadyDuck (471253)
• Switzerland
1 Feb 16
@nottoooldtowrite In France there was a large Chinese community, so they celebrated the Chinese New Year, not here in Switzerland.
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