February is the wretched birth of the square.. Where did this saying come from?

Written By ندى ماهر عبدربه on 2024/01/21

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

Arabia Weather - February , the month that comes after January, is considered the gateway to the transition from winter to spring, but there is a common saying that refers to February as “the miserable month of the square,” a phrase that reflects the volatile weather conditions and weather fluctuations that this month witnesses.

From folk traditions to astronomical interpretations

The Murabbaniyah period and the month of February in the monthly calendar are a distinct part of the year in several cultures, as it is characterized by weather fluctuations and seasonal changes. In some societies, people consider February to be the “bad boy of the Murabbaniyah.” This title is linked to a group of popular beliefs and traditions that reflect their rituals and their understanding of the weather during this time.

In this context, people circulate common sayings that express the misery of February, as it is said that “it fills its whims with straws,” which makes them express the severity of its cold and the coldness of the winds in this month. Within the framework of popular traditions, they call February “February, the crackling of straws,” and it is attributed to This is due to the effects of cold winds and sudden gusts that characterize this time.

In another context, some people link February with its weather influences and fluctuations, and with astronomical interpretations. The extreme cold in February is explained as being the result of the influence of cold northern winds, such that the winds are “eagle-like”, which leads to an increase in the intensity of the air and the blowing of stormy winds, which makes the doors and windows Makes rattling noises.

Al-Murabba'aniyya is considered the beginning of the cold, and it brings severe cold characterized by frost. February is characterized by the fact that it carries with it climate fluctuations and is characterized by its extreme cold, which reflects the sudden weather fluctuations, which make it "Rabat's February," according to popular understanding.

In the traditions of some regions, the Shabat is also called the “cold of the blue,” due to its cold effects that cause the bodies to change color to blue as a result of the intensity of the cold. The extreme cold at this time appears clearly in the evening and early morning, with an increase in the blowing of the northern winds.