February is packed with interesting observances, but one that stands out is Leap Day—and the Leap Year that makes it possible ...

they technically only have a birthday every four years on the actual leap day. Those leapers don’t get a birthday this year. Wondering what exactly is a leap day or leap year? Here's what to know.

The concept of leap years exemplifies how, from early ages, humans found order in conditions that seemed chaotic. Simple, unsophisticated but effective tools, born from creative ideas of ancient ...

February 29 only comes around every four years - do you know the Irish history and traditions of Leap Day? Ireland's folklore is full of wonderful, funny, strange, but sometimes outdated ...

February is here and romance is in the air - particularly with 2024 marking a leap year. Along with an opportunity to make use of the extra day, leap years have also long been associated with not just ...

Here are 29 things to know about this special day. 1 February 29 is known as a leap day, and it occurs every four years in what is known as a leap year. This extra day is needed to “play catch ...

Why does Leap Year occur once every 4 years? Our calendar is not entirely in sync with our planet’s trip around the sun. If your birthday is on Feb. 29, what date do you use for official ...

I've been lucky enough to visit family in Ireland a few times now, and have witnessed far fewer Claddagh rings or trademark Irish catchphrases than Leap Year might have you believe. In other words ...