January has ended and today marks the first day of February. There are plenty of activities sure to keep homeschoolers busy this winter month, but in order to ensure the best schedule for February, important dates, holidays and monthly observances are necessary for any homeschool calendar. There are plenty of themes that can be tackled in addition to the standard winter fare. Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, Leap Year, Groundhog Day, and Black History Month are just a few topics that most homeschoolers, will tackle. Additionally, there are other important dates, holidays, weekly and monthly observances that can be explored this month.
Here is a list of February important dates, holidays and observances to help plan your homeschool lessons.
February Important Dates
February 1 — National Baked Alaska Day
February 1 - Robinson Crusoe Day
February 1 — Serpent Day
February 1 - Women's Heart Health Day
February 2 - Bonza Bottler (2-2) Day
February 2 - Groundhog Job Shadow Day
February 2 — Home-Baked California Kiwi Fruit Day
February 2 - Brew Hog Day
February 2 - National Heavenly Hash Day
February 3 - Dump Your Significant Jerk Day
February 3 — National Carrot Cake Day
February 3 — National Men's Grooming Day
February 4 - African American Coaches Day
February 4 — Create a Vacuum Day
February 4 - National Girls & Women in Sports Day
February 4 — National Stuffed Mushroom Day
February 5 — Disaster Day
February 5 - More Hollywood & Broadway to Lebanon, PA Day
February 5 - Weatherman's (Weatherperson's) Day
February 5 - National Chocolate Fondue Day
February 6 — National Frozen Yogurt Day
February 6 - Pay a Compliment Day
February 6 - Wear Red Day
February 7 — Charles Dickens Day
February 7 — Love Your Robot Day
February 7 — National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
February 7 - Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbor's Day
February 8 - Boy Scout Anniversary Day
February 8 — Kite Flying Day
February 8 - Laugh and Get Rich Day
February 8 - Man Day
February 8 - World Marriage Day
February 8 - National Molasses Bar Day
February 9 — National Bagels and Lox Day
February 9 - National DAV (Develop Alternative Vices) Day
February 9 — Toothache Day
February 10 - Leadership Success Day
February 10 - Plimsoll Day
February 10 — Umbrella Day
February 10 - National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
February 11 - Be Electrific Day
February 11 — Don't Cry Over Spilt Milk Day
February 11 — National Inventor's Day
February 11 - National Shut-in Visitation Day
February 11 - Satisfied Staying Single Day
February 11 — White T-Shirt Day
February 11 - National Peppermint Patty Day
February 12 - Darwin Day
February 12 — Home-Baked Pancake Day
February 12 - National Lost Penny Day
February 12 — National Plum Pudding Day
February 12 - Oglethorpe Day
February 13 - Black Love Day
February 13 - Get a Different Name Day
February 13 - Blame Someone Else Day
February 13 - International Skeptics Day
February 13 — National Tortini Day
February 14 - Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day
February 14 - Ferris Wheel Day
February 14 - National Have A Heart Day
February 14 - Pre- Will Hayes Movie Day
February 14 - Quirky Alone Day
February 14 - Race Relations Day
February 14 - Romance & Remembrance Day
February 14 - National Cream Filled Chocolates Day
February 15 — National Gum Drop Day
February 15 — National Sea Monkey Day
February 15 - Susan B Anthony Day
February 16 — Do a Grouch a Favor Day
February 16 — National Almond Day
February 17 — Championship Crab Races Day
February 17 - My Way Day
February 17 — What Shall I Be? Day
February 17 - World Human Spirit Day
February 17 - National Cafe au Lait Day
February 18 — National Battery Day
February 18 — National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
February 19 — National Chocolate Mint Day
February 20 — Harry Potter Day
February 20 — National Cherry Pie Day
February 20 - Northern Hemisphere Hoodie Hoo Day
February 21 - International Mother Language Day
February 21 — National Sticky Bun Day
February 22 — Be Humble Day
February 22 - For the Love of Mike Day
February 22 - Joe Cain Procession Day
February 22 - National Margarita Day
February 23 - Curling is Cool Day
February 23 — International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
February 23 — National Banana Bread Day
February 24 - International Pancake Day
February 24 — National Tortilla Chip Day
February 24 - Paczki Day
February 24 - Spay Day USA
February 24 - National Chocolate Covered Peanuts Day
February 26 - For Pete's Sake Day
February 26 - Introduce A Girl to Engineering Day
February 26 — National "For Pete's Sake" Day
February 26 — National Pistachio Day
February 27 — International Pancake Day
February 27 — International Polar Bear Day
February 27 - National Kahlua Day
February 28 - Floral Design Day
February 28 — International Floral Design Day
February 28 — Public Sleeping Day
February 28 - National Chocolate Soufflé Day
February 29 - Bachelor's Day
February 29 - National Surf and Turf Day
February Holidays
Shrove Tuesday February 12, 2013
Ash Wednesday February 13, 2013
Lent February 13, 2013-March 30, 2013
Groundhog Day February 2, 2013
Lincoln's Birthday February 12, 2013
Valentine's Day February 14, 2013
President’s Day February 18, 2013
February Weekly Observances
February 1-7 - International Coaching Week
February 1-7 - Publicity for Profit Week
February 1-7 - Willie Covan Loved to Dance Week
February 1-7 - Women's Heart Week
February 1-7 - Children's Authors and Illustrators Week
February 1-7 - Get Paid to Shop Week
February 1-7 - International Personal and Business Coaching Week
February 1-7 - National Consumer Protection Week
February 2-6 - National School Counseling Week
February 6 -14 - Sitter School Week
February 7-8 - Corvette Days
February 8-14 - Boy Scout Anniversary Week
February 8-14 - Cardiac Rehabilitation Week
February 8-14 - International Table Manners Week
February 8-14 - Jell-O Week
February 8-14 - National Family, Career & Community Leaders of America Week
February 9-15 - Celebration of Love Week
February 9-15 - International Flirting Week
February 9-15 - Freelance Writers Appreciation Week
February 13-15 - "Braveheart" Scotts Days
February 14-21- National Condom Awareness Week
February 15-21 - Build A Better Trade Show Image Week
February 15-21 - Heart Failure Awareness Week
February 16-22 - Live to Give Week
February 22-28 - International Friendship Week
February 22-28 - National Pancake Week
February 22-29 - National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
February 22-29 - National Engineers Week
February 21-28 - National FFA Week
February 17-23 - Nostalgia Week
February 21-23 - Second Honeymoon Weekend
February 29 - March 6 - Telecommuter Appreciation Week
February Monthly Observances
AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month
American Heart Month
Bake For Family Fun Month
Black History Month
Camellia Month
International Boost Self Esteem Month
International Expect Success Month
February is Fabulous Florida Strawberry Month
Library Lovers Month
Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month
National African American History Month
National Bird Feeding Month
National Caffeine Addiction Awareness Month
National Cherry Pie Month
National Children's Dental Health Month
National Hot Breakfast Month
National Parent Leadership Month
National Time Management Month
National Weddings Month
North Carolina Sweet Potato Month
Plant the Seeds of Greatness Month
Relationship Wellness Month
Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month
Spiritual Teacher's Month
Wise Health Care Consumer Month
Youth Leadership Month
Important Facts about February
February is the shortest month in both the Gregorian and Julian calendar with 28 days each year and 29 days on a leap year. The word “February” is derived from the Latin word for purification “Februum” and is based on the ancient, Roman festival Februa. The festival was associated with purification and spring cleaning or washing. Though the ancient Romans worshipped the god Februus, February was named for the festival and not the god.
February Birthstone
The February birthstone is the beautifully radiant amethyst. It is believed that birthstones derived their origin from the twelve gemstones recorded in Aaron’s breastplate (the Priestly Breastplate) discussed in Exodus 20: 15-19. It was believed there was a correlation between these gemstones and the zodiac, thus man began associating certain stones with each month. Over time, these traditions changed and many modern birthstones do not trace their origins back to the Bible, but rather the American National Association of Jewelers who devised a standard list.
February Birth Flower
The February birth flower is the primrose in the United States, or violet in Britain.
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