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Do you wonder how to pronounce February? It is a great question and open for debate. The Cambridge Dictionary offers the UK and the US pronunciations. Can you hear the difference?
February is African American Month.
February Days
The Snow Moon (February 1) or the full moon of the month gets it's name because traditionally this is the month for the most snowfall. January will be hard to beat!
We have had cold and snow all across the U.S. for the past weeks. February is a very important month for us here because on February 2 we turn to the Groundhog to tell us how much longer we get to enjoy (or put up with) winter weather.
Superbowl (February 8) is an important holiday. This foodball game ends the season and even if you are not a fan watch the commercials and the halftime show. Throw a party. Celebrate with themed snacks and cook offs. This the real reason for the holiday!
- Food and Wine has 50 snacks.
- Food Network has 101 snacks.
Valentines Day (February 14) is the day to show your love to your family, friends, classmates, neighbors, or anyone else. In the U.S. giving chocolates, Valentine cards, flowers, stuffies, are all ways to show your appreciation for the people in your life. Of course, save dinner for your sweetie!
Galentines Day (February 13) was created by a character in the sitcom Parks and Rec. On this day girlfriends get together and celebrate that special relationship with all things girlie.
The Chinese Lunar New Year (February 17) has become a popular celebration in our communities. Join in with delicious treats as we welcome in the year of the horse.
Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday (February 17) is the feast day before the Christian Lenten season. This is a secular holiday in many communities.
Ramadan (February 17) begins the holy holiday for Muslims. This holiday lasts until the next crescent moon (29-30 days) and is observed by focus on God-consciousness, self-reflection, and self-improvement all month as they fast, abstaining from food and water from sunrise to sunset.
Ash Wednesday (February 18) begins the 40 day Lenten season. Churches may hold services. People may have ashes on their foreheads as a part of observing this day. Christians may give up something that is special as a part of observing these days (ending on Easter Sunday).
The Old Farmer's Almanac has more to think about and to celebrate (including beginning to plan your garden).
Affectionate Alphabets
Acronyms are shorthand and sassy ways to talk about your favorite things. Here is a list that celebrates our favorite people in the month of February.
OG: Original Gangster
GOAT: Greatest Of All Time
MVP: Most Valuable Player or Person
BFF: Best Friend Forever
BF: BoyFriend
LOML: Love Of My Life
BAE: Before Anyone Else
SO: Significant Other
BB: Best Buddy, baby
ILY: I Love You
ILYSM: I Love You So Much
IMY: I Miss You
WCW: Woman Crush Wednesday:
MCM: Man Crush Monday
XOXO:
OTL: Only True Love or One True Love
QT: Cutie
And how to label a romantic household:
DINK: Dual Income No Kids
DINKWAD: Dual Income No Kids With A Dog
Picture Books: Reading for More Than Content
Dads rap-reading Pout Pout Fish to their babies is a trend.
Dr Seuss Event, Feb 21 at the Carmel Clay Public Library.
International Friends Meeting Notes
International Bible Study: Monday, 8-9:00 PM, Zoom
We made up for lost time with two chapters. Exodus 31 details more about the artisans selected to create and design the elements outlined in the previous chapters' plans. God also specifies that the Sabbath is to be honored and no one is to work. God sets forth the consequences of not observing this day of worship and rest.
While Noah is away, the Israelites decide that they need a new god. Exodus 32 tells the story of the Golden Calf. When Moses returns off the mountain, where he and God were working on plans that would bring the people closer to go God. We talked about how it could be disappointing to work hard on a project only to find that the people that you were working for had given up on you. Moses steps up to defend the people, yet there are still consequences of their actions.
February 2: We will read beginning with Exodus 3#.
American English Language and Culture: Thursday, 9:00AM- 11:00 AM, Zoom
After a week of wintery weather, we were glad to gather in the warmth of our Zoom room to reflect on the cure for cabin fever—a good book. There are so many genre to choose from. We love to recommend our favorite selections from various genre: kids’ books like the Pout-Pout Fish series, classic fiction like Heidi, informational non-fiction like How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci by Michael J. Gelb, and science and self-help books like Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunter. As we read and talk about books, we learn new vocabulary and practice important rhetorical tasks like taking a position, making a statement, articulating a point of view, examining experience, and comparing and contrasting ideas. The topic of the day was the introduction of Menopause Manifesto. We shared our first impressions of the material and noticed the author’s direct appeal and reference to shared experience to build rapport with readers. The conversation broadened to address how to be informed and communicate about health concerns. Managing personal and family healthcare can be challenging visit our Class Notes page for the list.
February 5: We are continuing to read and comment. Our reads for the week:
Enjoy the journey!
American English for Kids: Thursday, 6:00-6:30 PM, private Zoom
We finished Go, Dog. Go! This book is fun for kids in middle school, too.
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