Some little facts about February 1st:
It's the feast day of St. Brigid of Kildare, one of Ireland's patron saints, and February 1 is traditionally considered the first day of spring in Ireland.
The Oxford English Dictionary was first published on February 1, 1884.
Clark Gable was born on February 1, 1901.
February was named after the Latin Februalia, which was a Roman festival of purification that took place during this month. The aspect of washing and cleaning was related to the fact that it was generally a rainy period of time.
In Santa Barbara we hope for rain during February, and usually it is one of rainiest months. It's also the month that really starts to feel like spring. Happy February!
Comments (4)
I love your Feb blogger banner :) Did you make it? Interesting that Feb. 1st is the first day of Spring for Ireland. I wonder why? Glad you are blogging again.
Posted by girasoli | February 1, 2009 9:54 PM
Posted on February 1, 2009 21:54
It is true that February seems like the beginning of Spring. The first dafodils are popping out of the dirt and snow this morning here in this dark city.
Posted by angie | February 2, 2009 9:28 AM
Posted on February 2, 2009 09:28
Fun Facts about February - I love it! I had no idea about Februalia, thanks for enlightening me!
Posted by Chiocciola | February 2, 2009 10:39 AM
Posted on February 2, 2009 10:39
Krista, I knew you had a new business venture but just noticed your updated bio and wanted to wish you the best of luck!
Posted by Kim | February 2, 2009 10:46 AM
Posted on February 2, 2009 10:46