Yes, 2020 is a leap year.
A leap year is a year in which an extra day is added to the Gregorian calendar, which is used by most of the world. While an ordinary year has 365 days, a leap year has 366 days. … A leap year comes once every four years. Because of this, a leap year can always be evenly divided by four.
Today we also celebrate the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There is nothing like attending an early morning mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Light with our good friend Fr. Aly Barcinal presiding. And there is nothing like starting the year right with thanksgiving and prayers.
I am going back to sleep. I just want to post my very first blog this year. Last night was like a war zone in our place. I love the pyrotechnics though. Those makers certainly improve their craft every year. When it stays in the air for more than a minute, when you see different colors and designs in the night sky, it is really a lovely sight to behold. Some of my neighbors took videos on their cellphones. Compared to last year (2019), the display was short lived. And the firecrackers I think only took thirty minutes when 12 am was about to strike.
Again, a Blessed and Happy New Year to all my friends here on WordPress. New hope, new dreams, new beginnings.
Thanks much. My prayer is for a happier and blessed year for you 🤗🤗👏
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Thanks for the visit Fay Ann. Happy New Year 🙂
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The pleasure is mine. Thanks much my dear sister
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You’re welcome!
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Thanks for reminding me about the leap year, Arlene. I always feel sorry for people who were born on the 29th of February. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I wonder if those born on February 29 celebrate their birthday every year😕
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It they were sixty, they could say they were really fifteen, as they had only had fifteen birthdays. 🙂
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Haha🥰☺🌝
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I hope you slept well
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I did, thanks Derrick 😔😌😴
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I have a friend born on February 29. The lad in the Pirates of Penzance was similarly born then. We had a lot of firework noise last night and even some booms this morning.
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My brother who lives in Tulsa said that it was so peaceful in their area meeting the new year.
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That’s good.
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The child in me loves the fireworks even though I bemoan the waste of money. Always good to bring a little joy. Happy 2020, Arlene 🙂 🙂
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That’s good. Sometimes we let the child in us do the talking. Happy New Year Jo 🎉🍒🎊
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