I love, love, love February!

I have always wondered if February is my favorite month because of my Birthday. I have even asked people over the years if their Birthday month is their favorite. Some say yes, some say no, they love the month that a certain holiday is or because their favorite season starts, etc. So I have to say that my Birthday falling in February must not be the only reason I love it. I love that there is pink (fav color) everywhere you look, there is love and hearts and friendship at every corner.

I love that it is unique by just by the number of days that are in the month, and it changes depending on whether it's a leap year.

February was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification by way of the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 on the Roman calendar.

Because February only has 28 days, it is the only month that can pass without a single full moon the whole month.

So many events and holidays to celebrate in February, besides my Birthday (I know hard to believe)! Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, President's Day, Leap Day, and it is Black History Month.

February's Flowers are the Viola and the Primrose; birthstone is Amethyst.

In honor of King Julian from Madagascar who celebrates "Julianuary", February will now be known as "FebruAmy". Cool, huh?

I will leave you with some February Quotes:

The February born will find Sincerity and peace of mind; Freedom from passion and from care, If they the Pearl (also green Amethyst) will wear.
-Author unknown

The February sunshine steeps your boughs and tints the buds and swells the leaves within.
- William Cullen Bryant

Come when the rains have glazed the snow and clothed the trees with ice, while the slant sun of February pours into the bowers a flood of light. Approach! The incrusted surface shall upbear thy steps and the broad arching portals of the grow welcome thy entering.
-William Cullent Bryant

Happy February!