The signs of the zodiac for February are:
Aquarius – January 21st to February 19th
Pisces – February 20th to January 20th
February’s birthstone – Amethyst
February
Facts about February
Special weeks in February
31st January – 7th Feb
National Storytelling Week
1st to 8th February
Bramley Apple Week
2nd to 8th February
National Salt Awareness Week
9th – 15th
National Chip Week
14th – 21st
National Nest Box Week
Shrove Tuesday – Hurling the Silver Ball
St. Columb Major, Cornwall
Two teams, Town and Country, compete to carry an apple wood ball, covered in silver leaf over the parish boundary. (more…)
14th February – King’s Lynn Fair
Norfolk
The King’s Lynn Fair has been held every year since the 11th century. (more…)
Egg Shackling
Egg shackling is very likely a relic of an ancient fertility ceremony. (more…)
National Storytelling Week
January 31st to 7th Feb
An annual event which aims to raise awareness of this ancient form of entertainment. Storytelling events take place in theatres, book shops, libraries, retirement homes and many others.
February is Make Chatter Matter Month
Organised by the children’s communication charity I CAN, they hope to raise the importance of speech in children’s development during their early years.
23rd Feb to 8th March – Fair Trade fortnight
Raising awareness of where food comes from and how people in poorer countries can be helped to receive a fair price for their produce.
9th to 15th February – National Chip Week
Celebrating the nation’s favourite fast food. You can join in with all the events on the Love Chips website.
24th February – Shrove Tuesday
Or as it’s better known in the UK – Pancake Day!
Celebrated traditionally with the making of pancakes, served with lemon juice and sugar.
14th February – Valentine’s Day
Send the one you love a card anonymously.