February 12, 2009
“Oft have I heard both youths and virgins say Birds choose their mates, and couple too, today.” Robert Herrick, 1648 As another Valentine’s Day approaches, how much do you know about this day of love? Personally, I didn’t know much until I pulled out my old folklore books. So, if you’ve ever wondered how the […]
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February 1, 2009
Welcome February! Spring is coming, and I can’t help craving flowers like the lovely ones photographed above by Isabel Gomes. Did You Know? February gets its name from the Latin Februarius, which is derived from februa or “means of cleansing.” This was probably due to the many purification rituals that occured this month in earlier times.
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