Februa

Februa was an ancient Roman festival held in mid-February, focusing on purification and renewal. It celebrated cleansing and preparing for the coming spring. The festival included rituals like offerings, sacrifices, and rituals to purify individuals and the city, promoting health and fertility. Februa also gave its name to the month of February, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings. The festivities reflected Roman values of community well-being and the importance of spiritual and physical cleansing to ensure prosperity in the year ahead.