Origins: Having a particular Valentine's Day is a very old tradition, thought to have originated from a Roman festival. The Romans had a festival called Lupercalia in the middle of February - officially the start of their springtime. It's thought that as part of the celebrations, boys drew names of girls from a box.

President's Day, Monday, February 15, 2021, is a National Holiday and is observed by all Bellevue office staff and ground crew. The cemetery office will be closed all day. Bellevue Cemetery Gates are open @ 7:30AM for visitors,  Gates close @ 4:45PM.

FUN FACT: Easter is the principal festival of the Christian church year which celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. The exact origins of this religious feast day are unknown, but some claim the word Easter is derived from Eostre, a Teutonic goddess of spring and fertility