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THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2021: HOLIDAYS, FUN FACTS, FOLKLORE
EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FEBRUARY
By The Editors
January 28, 2021
What do we celebrate in February? What is February famous for? Here’s a short list of holiday happenings and February facts that you should know!
THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
February comes from the Latin word februa, which means “to cleanse.” The month was named after the Roman Februalia, which was a month-long festival of purification and atonement that took place this time of year. See all the month names.
https://www.almanac.com/content/month-february-holidays-fun-facts-folklore?
FYI, On average, February is the United States’ snowiest month, according to data from the National Weather Service.
