The month of February is the second month of the year and typically has 28 days. Every four years the month has 29 days, which is called Leap Year. Leap year is added as an extra day to keep the calendar year in sync.

February is named after the Roman Festival, Februa. During this gala people were ritually washed to become purified.

People born in February

Birthstone – Amethyst

Flower – Violet and Primrose

Horoscope – Either Aquarius (January 20 – February 18 or Pisces (February 19 – March 20)

Birth Tree – Either The Rowan Tree (January 22 – February 18) or The Ash Tree (February 19 – March 17)

Check out birthday gifts for those born in February

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