February was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification, via the purification ritual Februa held on February 15 in the old Roman calendar. January and February were the last two months to be added to the Roman calendar, since the Romans originally considered winter a monthless period. They were added by Numa Pompilius about 700 BCE. February remained the last month of the calendar year until the time of the decemvirs (c. 450 BCE), when it became the second month. At certain intervals February was truncated to 23 or 24 days and a 27-day intercalary month, Intercalaris, was inserted immediately after February to realign the year with the seasons. Under the reforms that instituted the Julian calendar, Intercalaris was abolished, leap years occurred regularly every fourth year (after a few years of confusion), and in leap years February gained a 29th day. Thereafter, it remained the second month of the calendar year, meaning the order that months are displayed (January, February, March, …, December) within a year-at-a-glance calendar. Even during the Middle Ages, when the numbered Anno Domini year began on March 25 or December 25, February continued to be the second month whenever all twelve months were displayed in order. The Gregorian calendar reforms made slight changes to the system for determining which years were leap years and thus contained a 29-day February.
Well it’s going to be an interesting month.
Last night I realized I’m performing every single weekend, YEAH FOR ME!!
February 11th is Game Night 2010 Month Two. I’m excited to hang out with some of my good friends.
February 13th is Hockey Night in Omaha, Two Hockey games. In addition there is also a basketball game that day. Truman State University Bulldogs are coming to town and gonna get jammed on by Omaha’s Team!
February 14th is Valentine’s Day, if you didn’t know this shame on you. I will either have a Valentine or just go to Valentine’s Day Lunch for Singles! This is my favorite holiday, btw (YOU can send flowers to 6824 J St., Omaha, NE 68131)
February 15th thru 20th I’m supposed to be on vacation, but I think I’m going to make some changes because of the performing every weekend this month.
February 25th The 2010 Food Bank for the Heartland But I think I’m gonna change that. Me & my friend AC are going to the event. I’m gonna be real fancy pants.
I think that’s my month.
What do you have going on?