The winter month of February has many holidays, there are at least thirty of them. This article will present the famous and not very public holidays, which February is rich in. Weekends and holidays give people a huge amount of energy and joy.
Defender of the Fatherland Day
Of course, one holiday, February 23, deserves special attention. Nowadays, this holiday is increasingly perceived as a men's day, and it is customary to give congratulations not only to those who have served in the army. In the working calendar, it is considered a day off since 2002. The history of occurrence is worth mentioning separately.
Initially, this holiday was called the Day of the Red Army and Navy, because it was at this time in 1918 that the Red Guard won for the first time in the fight against German troops. In the USSR, this date was the Day of the Soviet Army and Navy. The holiday got its present name only in 1993. Defender of the Fatherland Day our wonderful country celebrates with triumph and warmth. Everyone is proud of the strength of the army of the Russian state, since it is the best in the whole world.
On the day of February 23, you need to remember that Russia was and remains the best country in the military sphere. Men who have gone through the army, ready to go to war at any time, are real heroes. On this day, all congratulations and gifts are dedicated to them.
St. Valentine's Day
All holidays give a good mood. In February, a wonderful holiday is celebrated, which is dedicated to all couples in love. On this day, people confess each other their love.
The legend of this holiday is very interesting. Probably many know her. Bishop Valentine, in secret from the government in Rome, married couples. Thanks to him, loving hearts could forever become a husband and wife before God. Valentine was executed on February 14, so it was on that day that it was decided to read him. Many couples choose this date for the wedding, believing that so the marriage will be stronger.
Many people wonder why everyone writes “valentines” to each other on February 14th. The answer is simple: before death, Valentine wrote a declaration of love to one girl in a letter (according to another version, to his relatives and friends). This day is really wonderful. Look for your soul mates and give them a lot of positive emotions!
Maslenitsa
A week before the beginning of Great Lent is Pancake Week. This is an ancient Slavic holiday that has many customs. Each day of this week has its own specific name, as well as the rules for its implementation. Shrovetide symbolizes the seeing off of winter, it was at this time that people meet spring. During this week, as a rule, people go to visit each other, bake pancakes in shape resembling the sun.
Not only on the street at this time it gets warmer, but also in the hearts of people. On Sunday, people gather for a festive walk, burns a scarecrow. Also on the last day of Shrovetide, people ask each other for forgiveness. It is worth noting that this holiday was preserved not only in villages and villages, but also in large cities.
Less well-known holidays in February
We highlighted the most famous dates. All holidays in February are very bright and kind. Of course, this month there are also such significant days that few people know about, but nevertheless it is worth mentioning about them. For the most part, these are professional holidays, such as Dentist’s Day, Transport Police Day, Diplomatic Worker’s Day, etc.
Also, many important Orthodox holidays exist in February, for example, the Presentation of the Lord, the Day of St. Sava Storozhevsky, the Zvenigorod miracle worker, and also in February, Great Lent begins.
And what holidays in February do you know?