Facts for each day in February

Facts for each day in February

The Romans and the Celts regarded February as the start of spring.

When did February first appear on a calendar?

February, along with January, was introduced onto the Roman calendar by Numa Pompilous when the calendar was extended from ten to twelve. The word February comes from the word 'februa' - which means cleansing or purification, and reflects the rituals undertaken before Spring.   READ MORE