FEBRUARY

February fluctuates between having 28 and 29 days per year. The 29th day only occurs every 4 years during leap years. The odds of being born on February 29th are about 1 in 1,461. Those born on a leap day can be called a “leaper” or “leapling.” If you were born in February, your birthstone is an amethyst. The zodiac signs in February are Aquarius which is until February 19th, and Pisces, which is until February 20th. February is one of the most misspelled words in the English language. February is Black History Month, Chocolate Lovers Month and National Bird Feeding Month.

February 1 - National Freedom Day
February 2 - Ground Hog Day
February 3 - Feed the Birds Day
February 8 - Boy Scout Day
February 11 - Make A Friend Day
February 12 - Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
February 14 - Valentine's Day
February 16 - President's Day
February 17 - Chinese New Year
February 20 - Hoodie Hoo Day
February 22 - George Washington's Birthday
February 24 - World Bartender Day
February 28 - Floral Design Day

MARCH

March is the 3rd month of the year and has 31 days. It is the first month of Spring which begins between March 19-21. March is named after Mars, the Roman god of war. As the saying goes, March comes “in like a lion, out like a lamb.” Apart from being the month of Saint Patrick's Day, March is also Women's History Month and Red Cross month. Easter is sometimes celebrated in March. March's flower is the daffodil and the birthsone is aquamarine.

March 1 - World Compliment Day
March 3 - Caregiver Appreciation Day
March 6 - Dentist's Day
March 8 - International (Working) Women’s Day
March 11 - Johnny Appleseed Day
March 12 - Girl Scouts Day
March 14 - Learn About Butterflies Day
March 15 - Ides of March
March 17 - St. Patrick's Day
March 20 - 1st Day of Spring
March 23 - National Puppy Day
March 27 - National "Joe" Day
March 28 - Weed Appreciation Day
March 29 - National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
March 30 - National Doctor's Day