For Catholics, St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century (when England was under occupation by the Roman Empire), he was kidnapped at the age of 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave. He escaped but returned in roughly 432 CE to convert the Irish to Christianity. Notably, aside from founding monasteries, churches, and schools, there were also myths and legends surrounding his legacy — e.g. that he drove the snakes out of Ireland and that he used the shamrock leaf to explain the Holy Trinity to proselytes — such that Ireland came to celebrate the day of his death (March 17, 461 CE) with religious services and a national feast.

In the late 1970s, what was then known as the National Women’s History Project — the National Women’s History Alliance today — rallied a consortium of historians to lobby for national recognition of patriotic contributions by American women. By February of 1980, Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation designating the week of March 2nd through the 8th as National Women’s History Week . . .

Celebrated on the 21st of February this year, George Washington’s birthday (February 22) is the basis for Presidents’ Day. This national holiday, which takes place on the third Monday of the month of February, commemorates the lives and accomplishments of all U.S. Presidents.

It’s that time of the year again. . .Love is in the air, Cupid’s arrows are being flung everywhere and educators nationwide are scrambling to explain the meaning behind this Romance holiday. Moreover, teachers need safe and sound ways to help students express affectionate sentiments on their own.

Which U.S. President formally declared “Black History Month” as a national holiday?

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