Four Interesting Facts About The Month Of February

February is the shortest month of the year. February is just 28 days long, unless it’s a leap year, when an extra day is tacked on to the end of the month. Despite its brevity, February is a notable month, and the following are four interesting facts about the second month of the year.

1. The name “February” comes from the Latin word “februa,” which means “to cleanse.” The ancient Romans celebrated a festival of purification and atonement known as Februalia, and historians believe that celebration, which lasted a month, occurred around the time of year that the month of February now takes place.