HISTORY TIDBIT: FEBRUARY

The name for February comes from the Roman name, Februarius, which in turn comes from februare, and means ‘to purify’. When this month was first added to the Roman calendar, it was the last month, and during it, Romans purified themselves in preparation for the start of a new year.
The painting above is entitled ‘February’ and was painted by Italian artist, Leandro Bassano, circa 1595-1600.

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