Fun Facts: The oldest knowen recored of candels on a cake comes from greece. On hole days people would give round cakes to the goddess Artemis. She shone like the moon, so they would put candels on the cake to represent the light she emits.
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National Artist Day - February 24 (Thailand)
"The National Artist (Thai: ศิลปินแห่งชาติ, RTGS: Sinlapin Haeng Chat, IPA: [sĭn láʔ pin hɛ̀ːŋ tɕʰâːt]) is a title given annually by the Office of the National Culture Commission of Thailand, recognizing notable Thai artists in literature, fine arts, visual arts, applied arts (architecture, design) and performing arts (Thai dance, international dance, puppetry, shadow play, Thai music, international music, drama and film).
Since 1985, the honors have been presented on February 24, "National Artist Day" in Thailand. The date was chosen because it is the birth date of Buddha Loetla Nabhalai, or King Rama II, who was an artist himself."
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Regifugium (Ancient Rome) - February 24
"In the Roman religion, Regifugium or Fugalia was an annual observance that took place every February 24. In Latin, the name of the observance transparently means "flight of the king."
What exactly this observance was occasioned by is a matter of some controversy. According to Varro and Ovid, this was a festival commemorating the flight of the last king of Rome, Tarquinius Superbus, in 510 BC."
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Flag Day - (Mexico) - February 24
"Día de la Bandera ("Flag Day") is a national holiday in Mexico. Flag Day is celebrated every year on February 24 since its implementation in 1937. It was established by President of Mexico General Lázaro Cárdenas before the monument to General Vicente Guerrero, first to pledge allegiance to the Mexican flag on March 12, 1821."
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Independence Day - February 24
celebrate the independence of Estonia from Russian Empire in 1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation.
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Dragobete - (Romania) - February 24
Dragobete is a traditional Romanian holiday, celebrated on February 24. Dragobete was the son of Baba Dochia. "The day is known as "the day when the birds are betrothed". It is around this time that the birds begin to build their nests and mate. On this day, considered locally the first day of spring, boys and girls gather vernal flowers and sing together. Maidens used to collect the snow that still lies on the ground in many villages and then melt it, using the water in magic potions throughout the rest of the year. Those who take part in Dragobete customs are supposed to be protected from illness, especially fevers, for the rest of the year. If the weather allows, girls and boys pick snowdrops or other early spring plants for the person they are courting. In Romania, Dragobete is known as a day for lovers, rather like Valentine's Day."
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Christian Feast Day:
Matthias
Modest (Bishop of Trier)
Sergius of Cappadocia
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Significant February
• Birthstone of the Month: Amethyst - meaning Sincerity.
• The name for the Moon this month is called Hunger Moon, Snow Moon, Chaste Moon, Wolf Moon.
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