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A full moon occurs when the moon is illuminated by the sun and on the opposite side of the earth. Its ecliptic longitude is 180 degrees. For centuries, people have applied names to full moons to track the seasons and as a point of reference. The names listed below come from Native American and Colonial American traditions passed down through generations. Here are the common names for full moons in each month in the Northern Hemisphere (the Southern Hemisphere doesn't do this tradition): January: Wolf Moon—Named after the howling of wolves during the cold winter nights. February: Snow Moon—Named for the typically heavy snowfall. March: Worm Moon—As the ground thaws, earthworms emerge, attracting birds. April: Seed Moon—Time to plant for the fall harvest. May: Flower Moon—Named for the abundance of flowers in May. June: Strawberry Moon— due to the short harvesting season for strawberries in the northeastern United States. July: Buck Moon—when new antlers grow on male deer (bucks). August: Sturgeon Moon—when sturgeon fish are abundant in North America's Great Lakes. September: Harvest Moon—time to harvest crops. October: Hunter's Moon—game is at its fattest, allowing hunters to stock up for the winter months. November: Beaver Moon—when beavers build their winter dams. December: Cold Moon—long, dark, and cold nights. Full moon names vary between cultures, regions, and traditions; several full moons have alternative names. The above are the most common. A blue moon occurs when two full moons are in a single month, and February is the only month in the year that occasionally does not have a full moon. A blood moon describes a total lunar eclipse.

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Nisfu Syaaban (M): February 24/25

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Nisfu Syaaban is an Islamic observance. Muslims believe this is the night when the fortunes of each person for the coming year are decided, and God forgives sins. In some cultures within the Islamic world, this is also a night when one's ancestors are honored. PLEASE NOTE: Islamic holidays are determined in Mecca by the moon's position and can occur a day earlier or later than posted.

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Russia Invades Ukraine (RU/UA)(2022): February 24

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On February 24, 2022, Russian troops invaded the sovereign nation of Ukraine.

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Six Nations, Round 3: February 24-25

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Round three of the Six Nations rugby championship starts today.

The Six Nations Rugby Tournament, a cornerstone of international rugby union competitions, dates back to 1883. Initially known as the Home Nations Championship, it included the four United Kingdom countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. The tournament expanded in 1910 to include France, becoming the Five Nations until Italy joined in 2000, marking the birth of the current Six Nations format.

The Six Nations occurs annually, involving England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales national teams. These teams compete in a round-robin format, each playing the others once per season. Matches are held in the participating countries, making the tournament a pan-European event celebrated for its intense rivalries, historic venues, and passionate fanbases.

The motivation behind the Six Nations Tournament is multifaceted. Primarily, it serves as a prestigious competition in the rugby calendar, fostering national pride and showcasing some of the best talents in the sport. It also plays a crucial role in developing rugby in Europe, providing a competitive platform for the teams and a significant revenue stream for the sport's growth at all levels.

Players selected for the Six Nations are typically the crème de la crème of rugby talent from their respective countries. Selection is a high honor, representing the culmination of individual and team efforts within domestic and international leagues. The tournament highlights veteran stars and is a launching pad for emerging talents to make their mark on the global stage.

The Six Nations is a series of rugby matches and a cultural phenomenon that transcends sport. It encapsulates a blend of tradition, national identity, and sporting excellence, making it a pivotal event for players and fans. The tournament's enduring appeal is a testament to its significance in rugby and the broader sporting landscape.

PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-specific events (sporting, concerts, trade shows, etc.) as estimated. Several factors can cause an event to move dates at the last minute, including weather, strikes, natural disasters, political upheaval, conflicting programming, pandemics, and current events. Because of this, always verify the event with the promotor before committing resources. LEEP often estimates dates based on the previous year's schedules, as the final dates are only a few months, weeks, or days before the event. If the date is known to be estimated, you will see an (est) following the date in the title.

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Tortilla Chip Day, Ntl.: February 24

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National Tortilla Chip Day celebrates the tortilla chip. November 29, 1907, is the day the Tortilla Chips inventor Rebecca Webb-Carranza was born in Durango, Mexico. Her family immigrated to the United States when she was a child. Carranza married in 1931, and the family ran a Mexican delicatessen in Los Angeles specializing in homemade tortillas. Sometime in the early 1940s, the Carranza family held a party, and she needed appetizers. Resourceful, Carranza decided rather than throw out the scrapings from the tortillas in their factory, she cut the scraps into wedges, fried them, and served them at a party. The tortilla chips were a hit with her family and friends. Soon she began selling the chips for ten cents a bowl out of the family shop. Film crews and others in the entertainment industry were regular customers, and word of the new snack spread. The tortilla chip was born. Though she created the tortilla chip and the business expanded in 1967, the family was forced to close their chip factory in Long Beach, California. Larger corporations perceived the potential in the chip and were able to outproduce the family-owned business at a lower cost, driving them out of business. Carranza had to work into her 80s, bagging groceries and assisting with the US census. Though the creator of the market and the tortilla chip, she died poor in money but rich in family. She left behind 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. In the mid-1990s, Carranza was among the recipients of the Golden Tortilla, an award created to honor Mexican food industry innovators by the Azteca Milling company. Rebecca Webb-Carranza died on January 19, 2006, at 98. I cannot figure out if February 24 is the anniversary of the party or something else; it's not the birthday or death of its inventor. No patent or copyright is present today, so why National Tortilla Chip Day falls on this day is unknown.

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Wine, Open that Bottle Night: February 24

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Dorothy J Gaiter and John Brecher created Open That Bottle of Wine Night. The purpose is to open that bottle of wine you've been saving. This event is not sponsored.

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Yuan Xiao Lantern Festival (CN, TW, KP): February 24

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The Yuan Xiao Lantern Festival dates back to 100 BC and is one of the more colorful events in China. It occurs fifteen days after the Chinese New Year (usually in February or early March). Celebrations include family reunions, eating yuan Xiao (stuffed rice balls), fireworks, sparing with lantern riddles, performing folk dances, and releasing lanterns into the night air. The Lantern Festival is the first celebration of spring.

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Chocolate Covered Nuts Day: February 25

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Chocolate Covered Nuts Day is an unofficial food holiday celebrating nuts of various varieties covered in milk, dark or white chocolate. What is the best way to celebrate this day? Have a blind taste testing of the multiple types: macadamia, almond, walnut, pecan, cashew, hazelnuts, peanuts, and pine nuts, and see if you can guess which "nut" is in the chocolate. Just note, though, peanuts are not nuts but legumes. Pine nuts, pecans, and walnuts are seeds, and cashews are drupes. However, we'll pretend they're nuts for the day since they all taste good with chocolate.

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Clam Chowder Day, Ntl.: February 25*

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Clam Chowder Day is one of two unofficial events celebrating clam chowder. The other is on January 21 and is specific to the creamy white sauce New England Style, which is the most popular in the United States. There are several varieties of clam chowder, the most common being New England (white sauce), Manhattan (red sauce), and Rhode Island Clam Chowder (clear broth). Chowder is a cross between a stew and a soup, essentially made of vegetables and fish stewed in a cauldron. Calderia is Latin for a "place for warming things." Jowter is old English for a "fish peddler." It is believed that this is the origin of the word chowder. The first chowder recipes originate in France and England, among the coastal fishing villages. The custom was to have a cauldron simmering in the house, awaiting the fishing fleet's return to port. A portion of each man's catch would be tossed in the kettle, helping to feed the community and celebrate the ship's safe return. Clams were an easy choice and could be gathered without the need to go out on a ship. The seafood was ideal for chowder, especially when the weather was terrible. Of course, clams could only be harvested at certain times of the year, so the chowder was often made from haddock, cod, or other local fish. The chowder was a staple of the working classes. Later, chowder recipes included other meats like ham, bacon, and poultry. Clam chowder became a favorite with East Coast Americans, especially on Fridays, due to a Christian custom of only eating fish on Fridays.

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Hug Your Real Estate Agent Day: February 25

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Robert Swetz, a real estate agent in Las Vegas, Nevada, created Hug Your Real Estate Agent Day in 2015 to honor the men and women of the real estate industry. He encourages participants to hug their estate agents on this day for all the hard work they have done in the past or for all the hard work they are about to do for you. Better yet, you can even take him or her to lunch!

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Hustle Chicago (US-IL): February 25 (est)

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Hustle Chicago fundraiser is a popular fundraising event in Chicago where sponsored participants climb the stairs of a prominent Chicago skyscraper. Funds raised promote lung health, support those with lung disease, and fund research. The annual race to the top of one of Chicago's iconic buildings, such as the Aon Center, John Hancock Center, or Willis Tower. Individuals and teams of climbers scale between 94 to 105 floors (approximately 1,632 to 2,109 steps) to reach the top of the building.

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National Day, (KW)(1950): February 25

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National Day in Kuwait marks the anniversary of the ascension to the throne of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah on February 25, 1950. He was the first Emir of the modern state of Kuwait and ruled until his death on November 24, 1965. National Day is a national holiday.

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Peace Corps Week (1961): February 25 - March 2

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Peace Corps Week celebrates President Kennedy’s establishment of the Peace Corps on March 1, 1961. During this annual event, the Peace Corps community works to raise awareness about Peace Corps activities and how it makes a difference at home and abroad.

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Phalguna (H): February 25 - March 25

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Phalguna is the last month in the Hindu calendar and marks the arrival of spring. The festival Holi occurs at the end of this month, marking the completion of Phalgun and the start of the Hindu New Year. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Revolving Pistol Day (1836): February 25

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National Revolving Pistol Day marks the anniversary of the invention of the Colt Revolver. On February 25, 1836, the Colt Revolving Pistol was patented. The revolver changed guns and warfare forever, though it would undergo several modifications before the Colt 45 emerged as the perfect handgun. Before the colt revolver, guns had to shoot and reload. Shoot and reload. The Colt revolver changed this allowing a handgun to fire five to six rounds quickly without needing to reload.

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