February, The Second Month Of The Year!
The month of February usually has 28 days; however,
Every 4 years we accumulate an extra day, thereby
Adding 1 more day to the month, for a total of 29 days.
This is known as Leap Year, the year when
Many couples take the leap and get married.
February 2 is Groundhog Day; in 1887, Pennsylvania
German settlers decided to use a groundhog to determine,
By its shadow from the sun, whether or not we would have
6 more weeks of winter or an early spring. If the groundhog
Saw its shadow, there would be 6 more weeks of winter;
If the groundhog did not see its shadow, there would be
An early spring! Pennsylvania named its groundhog
Punxsutawney Phil; Ohio’s groundhog is named Buckeye Chuck!
A special day is set aside on February 14 and is called
Valentine’s Day, a day set aside just for love.
This is the day when many people exchange candy
And flowers, plus an abundance of kisses and hugs!
Presidents’ Day is observed on February€17
When we combine the birthdays of Presidents
Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, who
Were born on February 12 and February 22, respectively.
Shortly thereafter, March makes its blustery entrance!