It’s Not All About Hearts!

What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “February”? If you are like most people you think of hearts, cupid ...aka Valentine’s Day. But did you know that there are a lot of other “special days” in February?  

Here a few that you might not be aware of:

February 9th: “Read in the Bathtub Day” We hope you didn’t miss your opportunity to soak away your cares in a bubbly bath!

February 12th: “Extraterrestrial Culture Day” An officially acknowledged day     in New Mexico (Roswell), Extraterrestrial Culture Day celebrates extraterrestrial cultures, and our ( ? ) past, present and future relationships with extraterrestrial visitors. Did you get the kettle on and set the table for a guest, ET might just be popping round!

February 14th is of course “Valentine’s Day”, but did you know that it is also
“International Quirkyalone Day”? IQO’s site says that it is a celebration of romance, freedom & individuality whether you are single or partnered.

February 22nd: “President’s Day” It is a day that you are familiar with, but do you know why February 22nd was chosen. George Washington was born on this day. He died in 1799. In 1800, it began as a way to honor him. It became a federal holiday in 1879 when President Rutherford B. Hayes signed it into law.

February 22nd is also “Curling Is Cool Day”. This sport that looks like a fusion of bowling balls, ice-hockey and brooms began in Scotland in the 1500’s. 

February 23rd: “International Sword Swallowers Day” In celebration of this day more than 30 sword swallowers are expected to “drop swords” at Ripley’s Believe It or Not” Odditoriums worldwide on Saturday Feb. 23rd at 2:23:13. This unusual feat has been done for over 4,000 years!

February 24th: “National Chili Day” According to legend, Spanish priests called the first chili “the soup of the Devil” because they believed that chili peppers were an aphrodisiac.