FEBRUARY 2007 FESTIVALS

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02/02/07 Candlemas

Christian

 Candlemas
Also called "Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple"; celebrates the presentation of Jesus in the Temple.
Link: About Candlemas

 
02/02/07 Wican

Pagan

 

 Imbolc/Brigid's Day
The first glimpse of spring, also dedicated to the Celtic goddess Brigid.
Resource: A Midwinter Festival
Essays: Celebrating Brigid, Emerging Into Light
eCards: Send an Imbolc Greeting
02/02/07 Vasant Panchami

Hinduism

 Vasant Panchami
Celebration dedicated to Saraswati, goddess of learning.
Link: About Vasant Panchami
02/03/07 Tu B'Shevat

Judaism

 

 Tu B'Shevat
Also known as New Year for Trees; Israel's celebration of trees (begins at sundown).
Essay: Trees and Justice
Excerpt: Sharing God's Fruitfulness
Link: About Tu B'Shevat
02/08/07 Nirvana Day (Parinirvana Day)

Buddhism

Nirvana Day (Parinirvana Day)
Observance of the death of Buddha, the point at which he left the cycle of death and rebirth. Celebrated through meditation and the visitation of temples and monasteries.
Link: About Nirvana Day
02/14/07 St. Valentine's Day

St. Valentine's Day
Celebration of St. Valentine; day for lovers.
Explore: Who Took the 'St.' Away from St. Valentine?
Resource: Valentine's Day Features, Valentine's Day Compatibility Toolkit
eCards: Send a Valentine
02/16/07 Maha Shivaratri

Hinduism

 Maha Shivaratri
"Shiva's Night"; honors Shiva who danced the Tandav on this night.
Link: About Maha Shivaratri
02/18/07 Chinese New Year

Chinese

 Chinese New Year
First day of the new year as based on the movement of the sun, moon, and stars.
Essays: New Year, New Energy, Another Chance at a New You
Resource: About the Chinese Calendar
02/18/07 Losar

Buddhism

Losar
Tibetan New Year; a time to cleanse oneself of last year's negativity and begin anew. Festivities continue for another week and include visits to relatives and resolutions for the year ahead.
Excerpt: How the Wood Horse Year Began, Once Upon a Time
Explore: What Makes a Holy Day?
Resource: What Is Losar?
02/20/07 Shrove Tuesday

Shrove Tuesday
Sometimes known as Fat Tuesday; Christian carnival day on the eve of Lent.
Links: About Shrove Tuesday
02/21/07 Ash Wednesday - Lent Begins

Ash Wednesday - Lent Begins
Begins the six-week season of Lent, a time of repentance and reflection.
Feature: The Lenten Journey
Basics: Ash Wednesday Primer
02/26/07 Intercalary Days

Bahai

 Intercalary Days
Known as Ayyam-Hi or Days of Ha; a time for rejoicing before the period of fasting.
Resource: The Intercalary Days
       

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