Archive for February, 2013
How Leap Year Began.
How Leap Year Began By: E. Jackson Leap years are years with 366 days, instead of the usual 365. Leap years are necessary because the actual length of a year is 365.242 days, not 365 days. Leap years occur every 4 years, and years that are evenly divisible by 4 (2004, for example) have […]
All About Presidents Day
Presidents Day is the celebration of both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays. This holiday is celebrated every 3rd Monday of February. This year it is on February 18, 2013. George Washington was born February 22, 1732, in Pope’s Creek, Virginia. He was nicknamed “Father of his Country.” Although his education was eqivalent to […]
Valentine’s Day Crafts
Valentines Day is the perfect time for making and giving homemade crafts. They’re fun and easy to create. Have Fun!!! Candy Rings What You’ll Need: 1 chenille stem per ring White craft glue wrapped candies How You Do It: Wrap the entire chenille around your finger and then slide it off. Add some glue to […]
The History of Valentines Day
Valentine’s Day was originally celebrated to honor Juno, the goddess of gods and marriage. Now Valentine’s Day is celebrated to honor, Saint Valentine. In the third century, Emperor Claudius III canceled all marriages and engagements due to a lack of soldiers. Saint Valentine began secretly marrying couples. However, word spread about his good deed, and […]
