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celebrate february

Published on Nov 18, 2015

A short list of some of the quirky "national" holidays in February, both well-known and otherwise. Non-exhaustive, but a taste of some fun celebrations!

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celebrate february

( with holidays old & new )
Photo by ]babi]
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feb.2 : Groundhog's Day

If Mr. Groundhog sees his shadow, there be more winter, but if not, spring!
Photo by Nils.Dougan
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FEb.4 : thank a mailman day

Your chance to say thanks to the guy, or gal, who delivers your mail.
Photo by Knight725
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feb.7 - feb.23 : winter olympics

The 2014 Winter Olympics are being held in Sochi, Russia.
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feb.8 : boy scout day

In 1910, Scouting in America was born.
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feb.8 : kite flying day

I'm confused too... but perhaps wintry gales are great for soaring kites?
Photo by luciano.martins
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feb.11 : make a (New) friend day

Meet someone new, or connect with a old friend - celebrate friendship!
Photo by asafantman
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feb.14 : ferris wheel day

We all know Valentine's Day, but the ferris wheel was also invented today!
Photo by Attila con la cámara
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feb.17 : random acts of kindness

You know what to do...perform a few random acts of kindness.  ☺
Photo by Tojosan
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feb.19 : chocolate mint day

There is a "food day" every day, but here's one example. Treat yourself!
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feb.22 : International thinking day

First created in 1926 at the fourth Girl Scout International Conference.
Photo by sandy.redding
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feb.27 : polar bear day

A polar bear can grow up to nine feet tall (standing) and weigh 1,400 lbs!
Photo by tjuel
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feb.28 : floral design day

Massachusetts Governonr William F. Weld proclaimed this day in 1995.
Photo by jenny downing
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( there are many holidays not included, but these are some that I liked )

Photo by nosha

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