TRADITIONS AND CELEBRATIONS IN FEBRUARY

Traditionally, February is celebrated throughout the world as the month to acknowledge and honor LOVE… and many diverse festivals and celebrations that focus on "love" are held this month… as well as here in America, where we celebrate love with our traditional Valentine's Day.

February is also the month to "clear out" the old… useless… and unwanted stuff and energies from your life… mentally… emotionally… physically… and spiritually… to make room for more love in your life… not just from others… but for SELF… because in truth… this is where love begins… with YOU… accepting… forgiving… and loving yourself first.

FACTS ABOUT FEBRUARY

February comes from the Latin word februarius… which means to purify.

In ancient Rome… the month of February was a time to purify the home… and give it a blessing… as well as make amends with family members of any disputes or discord between them.

Valentine's Day roses became a tradition that began with the Romans… as they believed red roses were the flower of Venus… the goddess of love.

The following is a traditional Valentine's Day poem… found in a card… during the Victorian era.

FEMININE LIVING TRADITIONS...

...FOR YOUR HOME

Clean… polish… and wax your home this month… making it sparkle with the energy of a neat and tidy sacred space… for yourself and your loved ones.

When you are complete… purchase one large bouquet of red roses… and put each rose in its own, small vase… then place the roses in each room in your house… even in your kitchen and bathrooms. The beauty and energy of this red rose… will remind you… each time you gaze upon it… that there is a richness of love and happiness flowing in your home… between each person who resides in it.

When you wash your bed sheets this month… and after you put them on the bed… clean and fresh… sprinkle the sheets and pillow cases with a few drops of pure essential Rose oil. This wonderful scent will fill your senses with the energy of love!

...FOR YOUR HEARTH

What better way to express your love for someone than with the rich tradition of food this February. Get into your kitchen this month… and make everyone their favorite foods… once a week… as a way to show them your "love"… and make them feel special.

To end their special meal… that you have prepared just for that certain someone… make them their favorite chocolate dessert, too… 'cause what is love… without a chocolate treat… to complete a great dinner?

And don't forget to tuck little love notes into lunch boxes… or make heart-shaped sammies for a special treat at lunch time!

Make and pack sandwiches to give out to homeless people… when you go out to run your errands… giving them a gift of much needed food… and caring energy from your heart!

...FOR YOUR HEART

Begin a tradition in your home of handcrafting and making homemade… for gift gifting… that will create lasting memories for those you love. And be sure to remember yourself… You are very important and worthy of creating something special just for "you", too!

LOVE BOTTLES for VALENTINE'S DAY

SUPPLIES:
Pen
Small pieces of paper
Small bottle or jar from hobby store or one you are recycling
Red ribbon
Heart charms

Gather all your supplies needed and make everyone in your family (including yourself) a LOVE BOTTLE for Valentine's Day. Just write down on pieces of small paper… what you love about this person… and then place in a pretty bottle… that you have decorated… and then present your LOVE BOTTLES… on Valentine's Day to all your loved ones… as their gift from you… that will symbolize forever… all the heartfelt love you feel for them.

FORGIVENESS SHRINE

Holding onto past hurts… mistakes and grudges… towards yourself or others… really does block good and love in your life.

Practice forgiveness… acceptance… and goodwill this month by creating a small shrine somewhere in your home… and make this your special space to sit in front of… light a candle… and send blessings and forgiveness to all that are heavy on your heart and mind.

From my heart to yours,