One of the first recorded instances of roses representing love comes from ancient Greek Mythology. Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, walked through a rose garden that had been shot with an arrow by Cupid. The roses had grown thorns thanks to Cupid’s arrow. The rose continued its rise to stardom in Roman mythology. This time it was Venus (also a […]
On February 14, lovers, friends and family members exchange Valentine cards or gifts as tokens of caring and love. Valentine’s Day is one of the most romantic days of the year. Its history, however, is shrouded in mystery. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that […]
On February 2, Punxsutawney Phil, Pennsylvania’s groundhog extraordinaire, will again stick his head out of his den. The nation awaits his verdict. Groundhog Day is said to have its origins in ancient weather lore where the prognosticator was often a badger or a sacred bear. In the United States, its origin is said to come from a Pennsylvania German custom. […]
February 1 National Freedom Day Black History Month February 2 Groundhog Day February 4 George Washington elected the first President of the United States of America (1789) Founding of the USO (1941) February 9 250th Anniversary: The Parliament of Great Britain declared the Province of Massachusetts Bay to be in a state of rebellion (1775) February […]
Will Rogers, who died in a 1935 plane crash, was one of the greatest political sages this country has ever known. Enjoy the following tips from Will Rogers: 1. Never slap a man who’s chewing tobacco. 2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. 3. There are two theories to arguing with a woman. Neither works. 4. Never […]
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