What are the holidays in February? Events taking place in the world in February Holidays for every day February

The last month of winter is considered the most severe for a reason. These days, almost the entire territory of Russia is covered with special, severe cold. Strong winds and frosts make it impossible to go outside. In order not to be bored sitting at home and basking near the heaters, celebrate the holidays with your friends and loved ones.

Do you know what holidays can be celebrated in February? Probably, many will remember Defender of the Fatherland Day and Valentine's Day. Perhaps some will also remember that Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 4 - also a very famous and interesting holiday in America.

But these are only 3 days out of 28, and in some years out of 29 ... Let's see what holidays can be celebrated on other days of February.

What holidays are celebrated in February in Russia?

February 2- Day of military glory is celebrated in Russia. On this day in 1943, the Russian army won the Battle of Stalingrad.

February 8 All Russians will celebrate the Day of Russian Science. On this holiday, it is customary to congratulate Russian scientists, those who have contributed to the development of world science, as well as honor the memory of already deceased scientists.

A February 10 all of Russia congratulates everyone who is somehow connected with diplomacy on their professional holiday - on this day the professional holiday of a diplomatic worker is celebrated.

The 14th of February- the world-famous Valentine's Day. This is Valentine's Day, and on this day it is customary to give cards in the form of hearts to loved ones.

18th of Febuary- Transport Police Day. On this day, Russians congratulate relatives and friends who work in this field.

And here February 21 in Russia and around the world it is customary to celebrate a holiday dedicated to the native language. On this day, feel the power of the Russian language, the brightness of its expressions and the variety of intonations. Thank you for our mother tongue!

February 23- Defender of the Fatherland Day. This holiday is familiar to many. In Russia, on this day, it is customary to congratulate all men - those who, in a military situation, go to the battlefield to defend the territory and population of our country.

What interesting holidays are celebrated in February in the world?

1st of February The United States celebrates National Liberty Day. This holiday is timed to coincide with the abolition of slavery in the United States in 1865, when US President Abraham Lincoln introduced the 13th amendment to the country's Constitution.

February 2 Groundhog Day, famous for one of the films, is celebrated. The essence of this holiday is to observe the behavior of marmots crawling out of their holes, which can be used to judge the approach of spring and the weather for the next few months. This holiday is celebrated mainly in North America - Canada and the United States.

February 9th in no case do not go to dentists, because on this day they celebrate World Dentist Day.

Everyone knows that the USA is famous for its unusual holidays. But the one that is celebrated February 17, especially unusual. On this day, all Americans celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day. Let's "spontaneously" show our kindness together with the people of the States today.

The third month of winter is short. It either has twenty-eight or twenty-nine days. And, of course, the number of significant, important for the history of Russia and the world and holidays in it is less - it does not even reach three dozen. However, everything is in order!

The second of February appears on calendars, especially American and Canadian ones, as Groundhog Day. The season is already turning closer to spring. How fast is she coming? According to folk signs, the groundhog tells about its approach. Here he crawled out, say, from a hole, and does not see his own shadow, therefore, get ready to change warm fur coats or "Alaskas" for light jackets, otherwise you will sweat in your previous attire. The groundhog noticed his shadow under the sun, and instantly returned to the hole. There are still six weeks of cold ahead. Groundhog Day - both in the US and Canada - is a national event, it is carefully prepared for, and it is a breathy ritual!
But the seventh of February - the most important day for Christians - the Icon of the Mother of God. There are lists of it in every Orthodox church, large or small church. In the hands of the Mother of God, propping up her cheek, is a God-child with a scroll unfolded in his hands. The icon was brought to Moscow back in 1640 during the reign of Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich. And placed in the church of St. Nicholas. She helped Belokamennaya more than once in her troubles - fires, natural and other hardships. She also responded to the very requests of mere mortals, about which there are many miraculous testimonies.

Two days later, that is, on February 9, the International Dentist Day comes. In English of this profile, doctors are called dentists. The truly world-class event has long roots. They leave in 249. Apollonia of Alexandria then lived in the world, passionately believing in Jesus Christ. The Catholic Church did not like this very much, she was arrested, mercilessly tortured, her teeth pulled out with tongs - it did not help. Sent to the fire. And she, with her unshakable faith in God, stepped into the flame herself. Ranked among the saints. If you are tormented by intolerable toothache, say two words: "Santa Apollonia!" ?, and relief will come to you - the saint helped. In Russia, the holiday has been celebrated since relatively recent times.
But the tenth of February is a holiday, consider, of all hostesses, and even the heads of families represented by husbands - Brownie Day. Celebrate housewarming - be sure to call him with you. He is the keeper of the hearth and comfort. But very strict and picky. If you wake up quarreling with him - don’t expect good: disasters will surely come upon you - unexpected losses, breaking dishes for no reason, other misfortunes. The brownie loves peace and order in the family. Keep them and he will be merciful to you. Just don’t forget to thank him for this and by all means on the night of the ninth to the tenth of February - leave various goodies for him, put one or another penny on a plate. Appreciate your generosity, and thank you!
On February 14, Valentine's Day comes or. All lovers of the world know about him. In bookstores, newspapers and other kiosks, they sell a lot of colorfully decorated with warm words and even in verse "valentines" - with declarations of love, devotion, wishes to a young man or girl for a long and happy life. And everyone knows the story of Valentine himself by heart. It was a priest who lived during the time of the cruel emperor Claudius II. He had in mind that conquest campaigns. He recruited all the young men in a row, categorically not allowing them to marry. And Valentine secretly married couples. He paid dearly for this. He was executed. But before that, he was in love with the daughter of his jailer. Before his death, he left her a note with a fiery explanation of his feelings. The note became a "valentine", now it is exchanged by all lovers, including Russia. And the holiday on February 14 did not appear by chance. It was established by Pope Gelasius himself. And it happened exactly on February 14, 496, far from us.
February 21 - International Mother Language Day. The decision on that appeared, as they say, with the light hand of UNESCO in 1999. But it began to be celebrated since the year 2000. As for languages, dialects, adverbs, there are a great many of them in the world. So, the entire adult population of the earth is also involved in the holiday. By the way, not only native languages ​​are studied in countries, but foreign ones, which brings different peoples together, helps to better study their mentality, and establish a lively cultural exchange between them.
Well, there is no need to talk about Defender of the Fatherland Day for a long time. It is widely celebrated not only in Russia, but also in the CIS, although they have long had similar holidays, but on different dates. The significant day dates back to 1922, from the birth of the Red Army. And on February 23, a lot of important things fall out. In 1942, Stalin summed up the results of the last eight months of the fierce struggle of the Soviet people against the Nazi invaders, who defeated the Nazis near Moscow. A year later, on this very day, Field Marshal Paulus was captured. And nowhere else, but in Stalingrad itself. Moreover, not one - but together with his entire encircled group of more than two hundred thousand people, from which Hitler in Berlin tore and threw, and after that his hands began to shake from a nervous tic. On February 23, ladies give flowers and gifts to the "strong half", congratulations to men are heard at meetings in collectives, festive tables are laid for them. In general, everything is as it should be. Then the "stronger sex" will thank the ladies in the same manner on March 8 Day.
February 27 is International Polar Bear Day. We call a clubfoot a polar bear. It lives in the ice of the Arctic Ocean, in the Arctic. But here's the problem - with the melting of ice, its numbers are decreasing. Now there are about 25 thousand polar bears left. And by 2050, if we do not help them, there will be one third less. Because clubfoot and listed in the Red Book. Measures have been developed and are being implemented to increase the number of this population.
Such are the holidays in February, significant and important events for Russia and the world!

Events taking place in the world in February

The most famous annual holidays taking place in various countries of the world, which are interesting to visit.

Holidays, carnivals, festivals, competitions, competitions, shows...

Holidays in England in February

Bloody Ax and fair Elswith

You can plunge into history, returning 1000 years ago to the Viking Age, in mid-February in the English city of York. It hosts the annual Jolablot Viking Festival. The venue is the ancient Viking settlement of Iorvik, which gave its name to the city of York. Once it was covered with mud flows, thanks to which archaeologists were able to gradually restore it to its original form. Entire houses remained intact, in which scientists found utensils and clothing, jewelry, and even moss that served as toilet paper. Based on the skulls found during the excavations, the experts created figures of real people and dressed them in the latest fashion of that period.
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Glasgow - Love Festival
Glasgow. Love Festival to celebrate Valentine's Day. The Love Festival takes place in mid-February.
Few people know that this British city is directly associated with the name of Valentine, the patron saint of lovers: part of the relics of the saint rests in one of the churches of Glasgow - the church of St. John Dans Scotus, where the relics were transferred in 1999. Prior to that, since 1864, they were kept in another local cathedral - the Church of St. Francis. Other remains rest in Dublin and Rome.

Events in Belgium in February

Mass festivities on Maslenitsa in Belgium
In February, the Belgians see off Maslenitsa, which is celebrated quite traditionally - mass festivities and theatrical processions. Carnival in Belgian Binche is considered one of the most striking events in February in Europe. Every day of this holiday is interesting in its own way. On the first day, a grandiose parade of carnival costumes is held. Then there are youth days and culinary days. The closing of the festival is celebrated by residents and tourists with a mass procession through the city, in which actors dressed in fabulous costumes take part. As the heroes march across Binche, the crowd traditionally throws oranges at them.
(Gazeta.ru)

Holidays inBulgaria in February

In memory of Tryphon the Cropped
On February 14, Bulgarian peasant women get up at dawn. They stew and fry chicken stuffed with rice in a sachak (a shallow copper frying pan) and pour homemade wine into a special wooden vessel - buklitsa. They put everything together with homemade bread in a new bag of wool, and the owner of the house, throwing the bag over his shoulder, goes to the vineyards, where all the other men of the village are already gathering. From this moment begins the celebration of Tryphon Zarezan.

In the vineyard, the men cross themselves, each of them takes a garden knife and cuts three branches from three large vines. Then, crossing themselves again, they pour the wine they brought with them onto the vines. After this, the election of the king of the vineyards begins, and then a general celebration unfolds. A crown of vines is placed on the king's head, and a garland of grapes is thrown over his shoulder. He sits on a cart, which is pulled by the growers themselves to the sounds of bagpipes, rebec (an old three-stringed bowed instrument) and a drum. Having reached the village, this procession walks through the streets, stopping in front of each house. The hostesses take out the wine in a white vessel and offer to drink first to the king, and then to all participants in the procession. The remnants of wine the king splashes over his shoulder to the general cries: “Let our harvest be rich! Let our house be a full bowl!” The king replies: “Amen.” The procession reaches the house of the king of the vineyards, where he, having changed clothes and left a wreath and a garland, sits at the head of a magnificently laid table, to which all the inhabitants of the village are invited. The king is chosen from the wealthy so that he can feed everyone in the district. Wine flows like water on this day: according to legend, the new wine will be the same as what was served at the table on Tryphon Zarezan. After Tryphon, spring comes, and the winegrowers will no longer have the opportunity to relax and gather in a cheerful company. Therefore, for three days in the Bulgarian villages there is smoke like a yoke, there is a noisy festivity.

On the second day of the holiday, lighter food is served and in large quantities - compotes and brine, so that men can recover after drinking the day before. The next two days are honored as giving protection from wolves. All this time, women do not cut with scissors to prevent the wolf's mouth from opening, they do not knit, they do not sew. They bake ceremonial bread and put pieces of it in livestock feed to protect livestock and people from predators.

The holiday has its roots in ancient times, when the Bulgarian lands were inhabited by the tribes of the Thracians, who revered Dionysus, the god of wine and vines, more than all the gods. The ancestors of modern Bulgarians who came to the northeastern part of the Balkan Peninsula in the 7th century adopted the Thracian traditions of winemaking and viticulture. The pagan traditions in the popular mind were subsequently superimposed on the feast of the winegrowers on February 14 - in honor of the Christian priest Tryphon, who was executed in Nicaea in 250. According to legend, on the day of the execution, insects attacked all the vineyards of the country and the growers called on Saint Tryphon to protect them. According to tradition, the vines were pruned on this day in order to get a big harvest in the fall, which is why St. Tryphon is called Zarezan (Pruned) in Bulgaria. Now St. Tryphon's Day is celebrated not only by winegrowers, but also by gardeners, gardeners and owners of wine taverns.

Holidays inBrazil in February

In Brazil, carnival
Traditional annual carnival in Brazil. In Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, where the carnival is in the nature of a competition between samba dance schools, the celebration will open with the handing over of the symbolic keys to the city to a fictional character - the fat King Momo. He will also open the passage of each samba school along the sambadrome (a special concrete strip, 600 meters long and 20 meters wide, with spectator stands on both sides).
On the night from Saturday to Sunday, 12 samba schools of league A will perform at the sambadrome, and from Sunday to Monday and from Monday to Tuesday - 14 schools of the so-called special group (similar to the major league in football), 7 schools every night.
The winner will be determined on Wednesday, and on Saturday, February 28, a parade of winning schools will take place at the sambadrome, taking the first 6 places.
Carnival as a nationwide holiday has already begun - in the evenings, amateur carnival groups perform on the streets of the country's major cities to the roar of drums.
Unlike Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, where the passage of costumed groups and allegorical platforms of each school is evaluated by judges, in other major cities of the country, the carnival has the character of folk festivals.
In the cities of Salvador and Recife, for 3 nights, processions of musical ensembles on specially equipped trucks will take place along the central streets, accompanied by dances for everyone.
Organizers predict that more than 400,000 tourists should come to the carnival in Rio de Janeiro alone, spending about $140 million.
(RIA News")

Holidays in Germany in February

Berlin awaits the opening of "Berlinalle"
Every year, in February, filmmakers from all over the world come to Berlin for the next international film festival, which has already received the unofficial name "Berlinalle".

German women are ready to storm und drang
Every year, 6 weeks before Catholic Easter in the Rhine cities - Cologne, Dusseldorf and Mainz - Europe's largest "Rhine carnival" begins.
In Cologne, crowds of women in carnival costumes will traditionally storm the city hall and cut off the ties of all the men they meet - it will be almost impossible to pay off or hide from the onslaught of a crowd of respectable German women, according to the experience of past years.
The carnival will reach its apogee before the start of Lent, when a multi-kilometer carnival procession will pass through the streets of the Rhine cities with music and mobile platforms, scattering tons of sweets and confetti in all directions.
In recent years, the Rhine Carnival has attracted about a million tourists.
(Gazeta.ru)

Events in the Dominican Republic in February

Carnival in Santo Domingo at the end of February - the most majestic holiday, which unites the Catholic and African worlds. The Dominicans have been preparing for this fantastic costumed parade for a long time, and it seems that every single one of the residents of the capital takes part in the dances and processions.

Holidays in Israel in February

Travel Fair IMTM
Mid February, Tel Aviv, Israel
Since 1994, IMTM has been the largest and most professional tourism fair in the Eastern Mediterranean region. The exhibition is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism of Israel, the Israeli airline El Al, the Tel Aviv-Jaffa Municipality, the Tel Aviv Hotel Association.
The main objective of the IMTM is to attract tourism to Israel and other countries of the Eastern Mediterranean region. Participants are given a great opportunity to get to know Israel "from the inside", communicating with their Israeli colleagues.

Holidays in Italy in February

Dove of Saint Mark
End of February - beginning of March. Venice has long been one of the capitals of European tourism. But most of the guests come in February, during the days of the most colorful and most famous of all the carnivals in the world - the Venetian. It begins ten days before Lent. And the day before, a traditional beauty contest will be held among young Venetians, which is dedicated to the memory of how in 948 the Venetians recaptured girls abducted by villains from pirates.

The opening ceremony takes place on the main square of Venice - in front of the Cathedral of St. Mark the Apostle. The first carnival parade of costumes and masks is held here. The mask, an indispensable attribute of the Venetian carnival, has been inherited by the holiday since ancient times. At precisely noon on the day following the opening, the traditional launching ceremony of the carnival dove will take place in St. Mark's Square. The mechanical bird will move along a rope stretched between the bell tower of St. Mark's Cathedral and one of the neighboring buildings. After watching her flight, crowds of tourists will be drawn to the main canal of Venice - Canal Grande. A masquerade regatta of the famous Venetian gondoliers will take place here. Costumed balls, fireworks, concerts of various orchestras - all these events will be filled with every day of the carnival. A competition for the title of “The Best Mask of the Venice Carnival” will take place on St. Mark's Square. And the next day, a grandiose gala concert dedicated to the closing of the carnival will take place on the main square of the city. At the closing in front of St. Mark's Cathedral, all the participants of the carnival will gather to admire each other's outfits for the last time this year. And when it gets dark, festive Venice will be illuminated by the colorful lights of the final fireworks, after which the next Venice Carnival will become history.

Carnival traditions have their roots in ancient Rome - for several weeks from December, Roman Saturnalia took place here. When Christian holidays replaced pagan holidays, the carnival was timed to coincide with the beginning of Lent, and it became like a Russian carnival, that is, a time when people indulge in entertainment and fun before Lent. Although the majority of modern Catholics do not observe fasts, this does not affect the solemnity and colorfulness of the carnival.

Holidays in Spain in February

Carnival in Cadiz (Andalusia)
The carnival in Cadiz, first of all, differs from all others by holding a special competition not for one person, but for various groups and associations. And this is already a tradition. Preparations begin long before the onset of Carnival, almost a whole month in advance. For example, rehearsals and competitions begin in early January, and the main carnival events take place closer to mid-February, but the fun does not end there. It lasts until the end of February. An exceptional moment of the carnival in Cadiz is the gastronomic celebrations and competitions. Of course, the masquerade costume remains important here, which can be individual, or made for a couple, and sometimes for a whole company. It is worn daily, but it is especially needed on the first Saturday, when a competition for the best costume is held. The culmination of the winter action is the processions of groups and companies of relatives or friends through the streets, which are accompanied by noise and cheerful laughter. On Sunday and Monday it is considered almost a disgrace to miss the Carousel of the Choir, the performance of the choirs in the main square. Thousands of people come specifically to enjoy the beautiful singing and choose the performer they like best. On Sunday, residents also celebrate a merry cavalcade, during which processions of dressed and decorated wagons move for many hours. (MegaTees)

February Carnival in Barcelona
In the first half of February, a truly Rabelaisian Barcelona Carnival takes place in Spain, which for the Spaniards themselves has always been associated with gastronomic luxury and gluttony. One of the main events of the carnival will be the competition of tortillas, which the jury will evaluate not only in taste and filling, but also in appearance.
Carnival participants will be able to fill their bellies with other traditional dishes: Catalan sausages or spicy meat. The culmination of the holiday is the giant parade of the Grand Rua de Carnavale. The carnival will unfold not only in restaurants and cafes, but also on the streets and squares.
(RATA)

Carnival season in the Canary Islands
Carnival season in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and on Gran Canaria takes place from late January to mid-February, in Maspalomas from mid-February to early March.
What you can see at these carnivals:
musical performances, competition of children's musical satirical groups, selection of the Queen among children, competitions of musical groups, election of the Queen among older women, competition of masquerade processions and performances of musical groups (comparsas), competition of fancy costumes. Competitions of amateur musical groups (rondalias), music and choreographic festival, celebration dedicated to the choice of the Carnival Queen, festive Cavalcade: parade of festive carts and decorated cars, competition of Rhythm and Harmony, clown performances, "Sardine Funeral", Zarzuela Music Festival, children's final show: battles with serpentine and confetti, the main masquerade procession "Caribbean holiday".

Annual international tourism exhibition FITUR
From the end of January to the beginning of February (duration 4-5 days) Madrid hosts the largest annual international tourism exhibition FITUR. The Russian delegation also takes part in its work. About 10 thousand exhibitors from 170 countries participate in the exhibition.

Holidays in Cuba in February

International Cuban Cigar Festival
From late February to early March, Havana hosts the International Cuban Cigar Festival. Manufacturers, sellers, collectors from all over the world take part in the festival. The festival program includes exhibitions, concerts, trips to tobacco plantations, discussions and presentations. And it's all about Cuban cigars. Various competitions and auctions of tobacco products are held.

havana carnival with outdoor performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings throughout February.

Jornadas de la Cultura Camagneyana(Days of Culture of Kamagneyana) the first two weeks of February.

Havana International Jazz Festival every two years in February.

Holidays in Monaco in February

Imagina
It takes place every year in February. One of the most significant European salons of multimedia art.

Holidays in the UAE in February

Festival "Ajman Fantasy 200..."
Dubai, / Corr. UAEtrip.com/. Festival town, 50 thousand square meters in size. m, located next to the popular shopping complex City Center in Ajman. Here you can ride the rides and take part in the daily lottery. Also, the festival is held on the Ajman beaches and embankments. The festival runs until the end of February.

Annual Art Exhibition at Sharjah Art Museum
Dubai, / Corr. UAEtrip.com/. The exhibition, organized by the city's Department of Culture and Information in conjunction with the Union of Fine Arts, presents works by artists from the UAE: paintings, sculptures, photographs.
The exhibition (approximately) is open from 9.00 to 13.00 and from 17.00 to 20.00 and runs until mid-February.

Dubai Shopping Festival
The Dubai Shopping Festival (DTF) is a world-famous entertainment and shopping extravaganza that takes place from mid-January to mid-February.
The festival was first organized in 1996 through the joint efforts of the Government of Dubai and the private sector of the principality. Every year about 3 million people from different countries of the world become guests of the DTF. The festival begins, like its predecessors, with an opening ceremony, after which festivities are organized throughout the city, adorned with several million colored lights, throughout the night.
Guests who travel to Dubai for shopping will not be disappointed. Festival shopping is a 24-hour phenomenon, and this year the trade is carried out in accordance with a new concept called the "Night Bazaar". More than 3,000 stores take part in this shopping extravaganza, where goods from the world's leading manufacturers are sold at reduced prices every night. There are lotteries every day that give away luxury cars, cash prizes, gold and more, totaling $200 million daily. And on weekends, the total value of all prizes will reach a mind-boggling $500 million.
(RATA)

Holidays in Slovenia in February

Balloon Festival
Every year in the Bohinj region, an international balloon festival is held in February.

Holidays in France in February

Holidays in Switzerland in February

Carnival in Lucerne
In February, Lucerne, Switzerland hosts an annual carnival whose traditions date back to the 15th century. The dates of the Lucerne carnival change every year, because its middle coincides with the old Catholic holiday of Mardi Grass, which falls on the first Sunday after the first spring full moon.
In the days of the Lucerne Carnival, according to the old cantonal law, "fat" Thursday (the beginning of the carnival), Monday and Tuesday are especially celebrated. On Thursday at 5 am, the local carnival hero "Brother Fritschi" and his company open the windows of the City Hall and wave their hands to the carnival crowd gathered below, after which a loud shot means the beginning of the Carnival. Hundreds of carnival bands play brass and percussion instruments as they parade throughout the city. Colorful costumed figures walk across bridges and gather at the Kornmarkt square, where city residents and guests jump, dance and have fun to loud music.
On "fat" Tuesday, the end of the Lucerne carnival is a huge parade with musical groups, whose participants carry lighted lanterns and candles. After this parade, deafening music plays all night in Lucerne, and only with the advent of dawn does life return to its usual track. (Gazeta.ru)

Holidays in Scotland in February

The Scots celebrate spring with an ancient ritual
End of January - beginning of February. Scotland hosts a traditional fire festival. This colorful ceremony is more than a thousand years old - it has hardly changed since the time of the ancient Vikings. According to tradition, the fire festival symbolizes the end of winter and the arrival of spring.
At dusk, thousands of people walk through the streets of Scottish villages with flaming torches in their hands. The apogee of the holiday is the ritual burning on the central square of the ship of the ancient Vikings, specially built for this occasion.

Holidays in Japan in February

Show in the language of flowers
In late February to early March, Tokyo hosts one of the most grandiose flower shows - the International Orchid Festival. Flowers are one of the ways for the Japanese to express their relationship to the world and to each other. They symbolize harmony and beauty. There is even a special language of flowers, because each flower is a symbol.

During this festival, Tokyo is hard to recognize: the whole city is filled with orchids. Unlike similar festivals in other countries of the world, Tokyo is considered the most prestigious, spectacular and representative. Last year, more than 20 countries participated in it, which exhibited a total of about 70 thousand orchids of all varieties and varieties. At the festival, you can see the latest selection of orchids, as well as the most exquisite and bizarre floral arrangements of these flowers.

The winners of the festival will receive a considerable monetary reward. Last year, the first prize was $17,000.

A special event is the display of toerans - traditional Japanese orchids. Festival guests have the opportunity to visit the main orchid growing areas around Tokyo. The festival is very popular among the Japanese: up to 50,000 visitors come to the flower show every day. Last year, 350,000 people attended the festival.

New Japanese calendar
On February 11, Japan celebrates National Foundation Day (Kenkoku Kenen-no-hi). Most holidays in Japan are imperial, but after the Second World War, when Imperial Japan was done away with, they had to be adapted to the new political reality. So the Day of the Foundation of the State used to be called the Day of the Foundation of the Nation and, according to tradition, was determined by the date of the founding of the first imperial dynasty - February 11, 660 AD. when the first Emperor Jimmu ascended the throne. The holiday was restored only in 1967, replacing the “foundation of the nation” with the “foundation of the state”.
Japanese emperors consider themselves descendants of the Shinto goddess Amaterasu, the progenitor of all the deities of the Shinto pantheon, and therefore the holiday is most solemnly celebrated in Shinto temples, where divine services and festive ceremonies are held. On this day, folk festivals are also organized, where everyone comes in festive kimonos, solemn processions are held and plentiful treats are served.

Nudity festival in Japan
Mid February. A "nudity festival" held annually at the Konomiya Shinto shrine in the Japanese city of Inazawa. It is timed to coincide with the beginning of the New Year according to the lunar calendar and has more than a thousand years of history.
The main characters are men who were dressed only in loincloths, and escaped from the cold by drinking sake and other strong drinks. With the help of a lottery, a "divine man" is selected from them, the touch of which is believed to bring happiness. To which a giant crowd is instantly formed.
Be careful. Pandemonium at the "Nudity Festival" is a common thing and sometimes the consequences are very sad.

In the Japanese city of Sapporo - a festival of snow and ice
In the administrative center of the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido - the city of Sapporo in early February, an annual festival of snow and ice is held. The opening ceremony is broadcast on Japanese television. On two squares and on the central boulevard of the city, more than three hundred giant ice and snow figures are being built, illuminated from all sides by spotlights. Among them, a huge five-meter-high dragon stands out, on which Mickey Mouse and his girlfriend Minnie sit, and various heroes of Far Eastern legends. The holiday lasts about ten days.
(RIA News")

Holidays around the world (world holidays) in February

Compulsory Love Day

February 14, Valentine's Day, even the most indecisive lovers decide to confess their feelings. On this day, poems and simple gifts are sent to each other - flowers and sweets, parties and balls are arranged.

Opinions differ as to the origin of this holiday. Some believe that it is named after St. Valentine, a Roman who accepted a painful death on February 14, 269 for refusing to renounce Christianity. According to legend, Saint Valentine left a farewell letter to his beloved daughter of the jailer, which he signed; "From your Valentine."

Others argue that the February feast is associated with the memory of another Saint Valentine, who served as a priest during the reign of Emperor Claudius, when Christianity was still a new faith. Claudius forbade Roman soldiers to get engaged and marry, as he feared that married soldiers would rather stay at home with their families than fight wars. Contrary to the decree of the emperor, Valentine secretly connected young people by marriage. He was arrested, imprisoned, and then beheaded on February 14. Later, he was canonized as a saint and began to be revered as the patron saint of all lovers.

In England in the old days, on this Day, children dressed in adult clothes and, moving from house to house, sang songs about love. In Wales, wooden spoons were carved by February 14 and given to loved ones. The pattern on the spoon was made up of hearts, keys and keyholes, which meant: “You are the key to my heart!” In the Middle Ages, young boys and girls pulled out pieces of paper with names from a bowl to find out what their name was “Valentinov”. For a week after that, they wore the name embroidered on their sleeve. In some countries, boys gave girls clothes. If a girl left a gift with herself, it meant that she would marry the donor. Birds were of great importance. If a girl saw a robin flying over her head that day, it was believed that she would marry a sailor. Sparrow meant that a poor man would become her chosen one, but she would be very happy. Well, the goldfinch - to her millionaire husband.

February is the last month of winter. It is cold and at the same time long-awaited. Spring is not far off! The calendar of holidays in February is not as rich as in January. But this month also has something to celebrate. For example, such unusual holidays as Groundhog Day or International Optimist Day. Do not miss the opportunity to take advantage of the last days of winter to create a festive mood for yourself!

February Traditions

What are the holidays in February? Many of the forces will be able to name two holidays: February 23 and Valentine's Day. But in fact, in February there are a huge number of unusual and diverse holidays. Don't know the traditions? They are easy to create on your own and stick with them for years to come. For example, to see off the first day of the last month of winter on February 1, and try to compliment everyone around on this day, because the corresponding holiday obliges. And do not forget on the same day, making a rearrangement in the garage, remember your childhood. A prerequisite - memories must be happy! Spend February 2 without nicotine and play hide and seek with the cat.

When do we light up?

What do we celebrate in February? This is a matter of your taste. There are a lot of unusual holidays this month. For example, February 1st is Triple Cologne Day. This day has no ancient traditions, so you can celebrate it as you please. Just remember that "Alain de Launes doesn't drink cologne," as the once-popular song used to sing. It is best to follow the example of the star and celebrate this day, for example, with a bottle of wine in a pleasant company of friends. On February 3, think about the passage of time. This includes old photo albums and diaries. Check them out with family and friends. Surely the memories that come flooding back will be pleasant. Girls can spend this day without bright makeup to please and surprise / scare guys. On February 4, do something crazy, just don't jump from the 9th floor.

When do we work?

In total, there are 19 working days in February and one of them is reduced. Accordingly, there are 9 days on the weekend. However, the work is not for indulging in despondency. The holidays of February will be enough for us even on weekdays. Look for your strengths on February 4, ask your loved ones, friends and relatives about them. You are guaranteed to learn a lot about yourself. On February 5, celebrate the day of faith in real miracles and share wonderful stories from your life with your friends. On this day, it's time to count your savings so that there is something to celebrate other February holidays.

Affairs of the Heart

In addition to February 14, lovers have something else to celebrate this month. For example, February 4 is the Day of reading poetry to a loved one. Why not dedicate a poem to your beloved? Or, in extreme cases, do not read him something from the classics? On February 3, you can capture your own husband, such a day is also provided for in the holiday calendar, and on February 7, you can hunt men. On February 5, you can celebrate the day of the naive mistress. The nuances of the holiday will vary, depending on who you consider yourself to be - the main heroine of the day, the hero who deceives the heroine, or a woman who has never been and never will be in such a role. By the way, on the same day it is recommended to analyze your sex life.

Shopping and gifts

On February 3, give yourself, your lover or beloved sexy lingerie, because the holiday obliges. On February 6, buy a gift for your parents, out of gratitude. When choosing a gift, rely not only on your impeccable taste, but also try to take into account the preferences of your parents. February 7 - the day of dreaming about a vacation, buy yourself a ticket to an exotic country.