The Tradition of Giving Flowers on Leap Day
February 29, also known as leap day, has become the latest trend for giving flowers as people embrace the tradition of marking the extra day with thoughtful gifts. This leap year tradition is gaining popularity online, blending the timeless expression of love and affection with the rarity of February 29. The tradition of gifting flowers on February 29 has historical significance dating back to ancient civilizations and reflects the enduring universal language of love and affection.
2024 Leap Year Celebrations
2024 is a leap year, meaning Thursday, Feb. 29 is a once-in-every-four-year event. Businesses are offering special deals and people are celebrating their Feb. 29 birthday. Leap day is added to the calendar every four years to account for the Earth’s orbit. Leap years are skipped in years divisible by 100 but not 400, like 2100. The concept of leap days has been around for millennia, originating from the Egyptians and later adopted by Julius Caesar.
Julius Caesar’s Year of Confusion: The Reform of the Roman Calendar
Julius Caesar’s Year of Confusion, 46BC, was a pivotal moment in history. Caesar’s reform of the Roman calendar aligned it with the Earth’s rotation and orbit around the Sun, resulting in the longest year in history. Despite initial chaos, this period of change ultimately brought about a more organized and accurate way of tracking time.
Chipotle Offers Free Guacamole for Leap Day
Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating Leap Day by offering free guacamole to Chipotle Rewards members who use the code EXTRA24 when placing digital orders. The ‘Extra Day, Extra Codes’ challenge on Instagram will also give fans the chance to win free guacamole for a year. Chipotle’s real guac is made with six real ingredients and is expected to be in high demand during the promotion.