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February was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification. The number of days in the month of February has ranged from 23 to 27 until the institution of the Julian calendar in 45 BC. Under the Julian system, leap years occurred at four year intervals and gained a 29th day in the leap year. This is also when it took it's permanent place as being the second month of the year. Historical names for February include the Anglo-Saxon terms Solmonath (mud month) and Kale-monath (named for cabbage) as well as Charlemagne's designation Hornung.

Team members celebrating birthdays this month include:

Shelly of Poemweave 2/12:

Lori of CharmedDesign1012 2/19:

Sharon of kippahmitzvah 2/20:

Anne of Down to Earth Creations 2/24:

February's Birthstone: Amethyst - symbolizes piety, humility, spiritual wisdom, and sincerity

February's Flower: Viola and Primrose

Notable dates for month:
Groundhog Day: February 2 (US and Canada)
Valentine's Day: February 14
Presidents Day (United States, third Monday)

'Etsychai's Tribute to February - Amethyst, the Color Purple' by anjalicreations

Amethyst symbolizes piety, humility, spiritual wisdom, and sincerity. The color of amethyst, purple, is the color for royalties. It stands for luxury, wealth, and sophistication. It is also the color of passion, romance and sensitivity. Purple is the third favorite color in terms of color preference after blue and green. Have a look at the talented work of Etsychai artists.

Amethyst Healing Silver... lindab142 $27.00	Crochet CARIBBEAN Blue ... sewstacy $20.00	Glittering Sterling Sil... beadsofparadis... $42.00	Amethyst and Garnet Ste... ClayBeadsAndMo... $26.00
DODI LI Bracelet with S... downtoearthcre... $60.00	Ani L'Dodi - Belove... poemweave $4.50	Leather Charm Necklace ... charmeddesign1... $23.00	Plant the Seeds of Love... AnotherCreatio... $5.25
VALENTINE Sale Perivink... visart $8.10	DIY Stamped Fabric Comm... tamdoll $5.00	Peace Hamsa-Print Repro... lbolter $15.00	Crystal Heart Earrings ... Meredithbead $35.00
Flower Heart Note card ... bbesigns $21.00	Porcelain magnets - ras... ClayMystique $15.00	Baby button cardi viole... ooty $17.00	Textured Hand Built Bow... CeramicsbyMarc... $15.00

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