By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills
Every four years, February has an extra day known as Leap Year. Perhaps you’re considering how to uniquely celebrate February 29, 2020. I’ve found interesting and humorous information about Leap Year and wanted to share a few of those along with some party ideas.
Facts and Fun
- Looking for the How and Why of Leap Year? Take a look at what the Farmer’s Almanac has to say. We don’t have to be a geek to want to know how a leap year is determined. There’s even a formula easy enough for all of us.
- Ladies, if that special guy keeps dragging his feet, this is the year you can propose.
- Presidential Elections are in Leap Year
- Leap Year 2020 falls on a Saturday. Party time!
- “In 1582 Pope Gregory found there had been ten superfluous leap years and took ten days out of the calendar and reduced the future number of leap years. In 1752 the English adopted the system, allowing eleven days for error, as it had been constantly increasing. This is a very simple matter, but it has puzzled old heads.” Charles W. Felt, 1902
Famous People Born in Leap Year
There are approximately 5 million “leaplings” in the world. That’s rare! Are you wondering what famous people share a February 29 birthday?
Movies to Celebrate the Day
Leap Year – a 2010 movie starring Matthew Goode and Amy Adams is one of my favorites. It even has a Pinterest Board. Bring out the green popcorn!
Party Ideas
- Looking for a unique party for kids or adults? Take a look at Pinterest’s Leap Year Party Ideas
- This Pinterest Board focuses on the food
- Here’s another idea from PartyCheap
- Need an idea for kids? 29 Things to Do with Kids on February 29
- Family fun for Leap Year Celebrations!
Quotes that Leap
“Every leap year I like to jump. It’s a good way to get my daily exercise in every four years.” — Jarod Kintz
“Happy Leap Day. A day where ‘this time last year’ and ‘this time next year’ does not apply.” — Anonymous
Pinterest has a board filled with Leap Year and Leaping Quotes.
I intend to watch the movie “Leap Year” on February 29. How do you plan to enjoy the day?
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I have experienced some reversals and other setbacks. I nearly went under the weight of the stress. I lost focus for a while. God is comforting me through His word,and through His people like you. I plan to celebrate by submitting a manuscript I posted on my computer, and will leap for joy over His love, grace, and faithfulness towards me.
Frances – I think your middle name is inspiration-encourager. Just prayed for you
“Happy Leap Day. A day where ‘this time last year’ and ‘this time next year’ does not apply.”
As one fascinated by the idea of time, this made me chuckle. Now I have to go check out the movie, Leap Year.
Brenda, you will love it! Let me know!
Last week, I was working with 10-12 years. We were going to be studying 2 Thessalonians where they were worried they had missed Jesus’ return. For an activity while they were arriving I asked them to write on a couple of calendar months something they didn’t want to miss. When they had some trouble coming up with something. I told them we all have something to look forward to this month -it’s Leap Year. They were like WHAT! What’s leap year? When we told them there was an extra day in February, the response was – How many days are there in February? It was very disturbing. I’m guessing Leap Year isn’t on the STARR test.
Lyndie, what a fun story Now I need to ask my grandkids if they are familiar with Leap Year.
Interesting leap year lore. Thank you for sharing it. Now here’s one that wasn’t included, but most people don’t know. Leap year is every year that is evenly divisible by 4, EXCEPT those century years that are NOT divisible by 400! So, 2000 was a leap year, but 2100 will not be.
Thanks, Tim, that’s great point to remember.
Hey, Diann, Love your posts. You are so full of ideas! The parties sound really fun. I think, however, I’ll take a low-key option and watched LEAP YEAR. Since I’m happily married, I don’t need to propose to anyone in Ireland. But it does sound fun!
Thanks, Dana, You will love Leap Year – sweet romantic comedy.
Interesting information. One thing I will be doing to enjoy the day is continuing to write new stories. 🙂
Yes! And we have an extra day to do just that!