I have always had a passion for seasonal living. The gentle art of observing the years seasons, gardens, celebrations, liturgical rhythms and cultural traditions brings about a sense of belonging, grounding and stability in my heart. I thought it would be nice to share my monthly seasonal home plans. I hope that they will be a springboard for you to create some seasonal traditions in your own homes.
The Seasonal Home in February
In an ideal world I would have had this post up on the 1st of February, but even the best-laid plans can be scuppered by the happenings of life! So although I am slightly late in posting my seasonal home plans for February, it is only the 4th of the month and the only thing missed so far is Candlemas. There is still a month of celebrations to be had!
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- Gemstone: Amethyst
- Flower: Primrose or violet
- February takes it’s name from the Latin februa, a feast of expiation and purification held at this time in ancient Rome. {Chambers Book of Days)
- Full Snow Moon ~ 16 February 2022
Traditional Rhyme
If Candlemas Day be dry and fair,
The half o’ winter’s to come and mair;
If Candlemas Day be wet and foul
The half’ winter’s gane at Yule.
Faith:: Celebrating the Liturgical Year
- 2nd – Candlemas – Purification of the Blessed Virgin and the Presentation of the Lord
- 14th – St Valentines Day
- 6th – Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne in 1952
- 7th – Charles Dickens born in 1812 & Laura Ingalls Wilder born (1867)
- 11th – Sir Francis Drake became the first Englishman to sail the Pacific 1578
- 19th – The Women’s Institute came into existence – this is quintessentially British!
Nature
- The shortest month of the year
- Turbulent weather
- Snowdrops
- Hungry Birds – keep those feeders well stocked!
- More sunlight
- buds on shrubs, catkins out in milder weather
- Frost and wintry showers
- Bare branches
- icy walkways and roads – be careful!
- Primroses bloom beautifully
- Full moon on the 15th
Garden and Home
- Tidy up the garden shed
- order seeds
- sharpen garden tools, maintenance etc
- Clean windows and let the sunshine sparkle through the clear glass
- Bring in some Forsythia to force – lots of buds now!
- Add some Valentine decor for fun
- Spring Clean – put together a spring cleaning schedule and get a head start
- Forward planning for next season ~ spring! Yipeee!!!
- Party Planning for a 22nd birthday party!
Homeschooling
- Half-Term break 17 – 21 Feb
- Go over lesson plans for the next school term
- Refresh ‘Morning Basket’ schedule for next half term
- Start putting together a spring booklist
Art’s and Crafts
- * Bake some red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese icing
- * Crochet a cute heart garland
- * Orange beeswax candles for Candlemass
- *Mix up some homemade Eco-friendly cleaners for Spring Cleaning
My Favourtie Seasonal Planning Books
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