"Sweden and Finland. In Britain, the extra day added to leap years remains notionally the 24th, although the 29th remains more visible on the calendar. A person born on February 29 may be called a ""leapling"", a ""leaper"", or a ""leap-year baby"". In non-leap years, some leaplings celebrate their birthday on either February 28 or March 1, while others only observe birthdays on the authentic intercalary date, February 29. The effective legal date of a leapling's birthday in non-leap years varies between jurisdictions. In the United Kingdom and Hong Kong, when a person born on February 29 turns 18, they"
"person born on February 29 may be called a ""leapling"" or a ""leaper"". In common years they usually celebrate their birthdays on February 28. In some situations, March 1 is used as the birthday in a non-leap year since it is the day following February 28. Technically, a leapling will have fewer ""birthday anniversaries"" than their age in years. This phenomenon is exploited when a person claims to be only a quarter of their actual age, by counting their leap-year birthday anniversaries only. In Gilbert and Sullivan's 1879 comic opera ""The Pirates of Penzance"", Frederic the pirate apprentice discovers that"
"person born on 29 February has their birthday, although case law would suggest that age is computed based on the number of years elapsed, from the day after the date of birth, and that the person's birth day then occurs on the last day of the year period. This differs from English common law where a birthday is considered to be the start of the next year, the preceding year ending at midnight on the day preceding the birthday. While a person attains the same age on the same day, it also means that, in New Zealand, if something must"
"February 29 February 29, also known as leap day or leap year day, is a date added to most years that are divisible by 4, such as 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024, and 2028. A leap day is added in various solar calendars (calendars based on the Earth's revolution around the Sun), including the Gregorian calendar standard in most of the world. Lunisolar calendars (whose months are based on the phases of the Moon) instead add a leap or intercalary month. In the Gregorian calendar, years that are divisible by 100, but not by 400, do not contain a leap day."
"February 29 February 29, also known as leap day or leap year day, is a date added to most years that are divisible by 4, such as 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024, and 2028. A leap day is added in various solar calendars (calendars based on the Earth's revolution around the Sun), including the Gregorian calendar standard in most of the world. Lunisolar calendars (whose months are based on the phases of the Moon) instead add a leap or intercalary month. In the Gregorian calendar, years that are divisible by 100, but not by 400, do not contain a leap day."
"February February is the second and shortest month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendar with 28 days in common years and 29 days in leap years, with the quadrennial 29th day being called the ""leap day"". It is the first of five months to have a length of less than 31 days (the other four months that fall under this category are: April, June, September, and November), and the only month to have a length of less than 30 days, as the other eleven months have a length of at least 30 days. This year February 28"
"Barasala Barasala (or) Namakarana Dolarohana (or) Naam Karan is a traditional ceremony of naming a newborn baby among Hindu communities of India. It was introduced by Adi Shankaracharya in 2000 B.C. Jews celebrate this ceremony in the name of Javed Habat or Brit Mila. In United Kingdom, the Infant Baptism ceremony resembles Balasare. It was also celebrated in ancient Greece and Persia. The Barasala is usually celebrated on the 11th day, 16th day, 3rd month or 29th month after the birth of a child. Brahmins determine an auspicious time for the ceremony, which is conducted either at a temple or"
"International Day of the Unborn Child The International Day of the Unborn Child is observed on March 25. It was established by Pope John Paul II to coincide with the Feast of the Annunciation. John Paul II viewed the day as ""a positive option in favour of life and the spread of a culture for life to guarantee respect for human dignity in every situation"". In 1993, El Salvador became the first nation to officially celebrate what was called a Day of the Right to Be Born. Subsequently other countries have initiated official celebrations for the unborn, such as Argentina"
"observed in the mind of the people."" Newborn babies are sometimes named after the day they were born on, though this is no longer commonly used. Names such as ""Mgbeke"" (maiden [born] on the day of Eke), Mgborie (maiden [born] on the Orie day) and so on were common among the Igbo people. For males ""Mgbo"" is replaced by ""Oko"" (Igbo: Male child [of]) or ""Nwa"" (Igbo: Child [of]). An example of this is Nwankwo Kanu, a popular footballer. The following months are in reference to the Nri-Igbo calendar of the Nri kingdom which may differ from other Igbo calendars"
"February 24 First Sunday of Great Lent (Eastern Christianity): February 25 Last Tuesday: February 27 Last day of February: February 28 February February is the second and shortest month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendar with 28 days in common years and 29 days in leap years, with the quadrennial 29th day being called the ""leap day"". It is the first of five months to have a length of less than 31 days (the other four months that fall under this category are: April, June, September, and November), and the only month to have a length of"
"the traditional Romanian holiday for lovers. The holiday is named after a character from Romanian folklore who was supposed to be the son of Baba Dochia. Its date used to vary depending on the geographical area, however nowadays it is commonly observed on February 24. In Denmark and Norway, February 14 is known as ""Valentinsdag"", and it is celebrated in much the same manner as in the United Kingdom. In Sweden it is called ""Alla hjärtans dag"" (""All Hearts' Day"") and is not widely celebrated. A 2016 survey revealed that less than 50% of men and women were planning to"
"celebration, marking the survival of what was once a period of high infant mortality. The first anniversary of birth named ""dol"" (돌) is likewise celebrated, and given even greater significance. South Koreans celebrate their birthdays, even though every South Korean gains one 'sal' on New Year's Day. Because the first year comes at birth and the second on the first day of the New Year, children born, for example, on December 29 will reach two years of age on the New Year's Day, when they are only days old. Hence, everyone born on the same calendar year effectively has the"
"calendar with around 5,000 names was published, and there are also a few extended calendars found on the Internet listing names even on February 29. February 29 is a popular date to celebrate name days of people who do not have a name day; another such date is May 22. People who do not have name days in ordinary calendars can enjoy many variations when to celebrate—on February 29 or May 22 and, if they have their name in an extended calendar or in the church calendar, on the date listed there (so in a leap year such a person"
"Dragobete Dragobete is a traditional Romanian holiday celebrated on February 24. Dragobete was the son of Baba Dochia, which stands for the main character in the pagan myth related to spring arrival and the end of the harsh winter. Due to his endless kindness he was chosen – according to some sources, by Virgin Mary – to be the Guardian of Love. The day is particularly known as ""the day when the birds are betrothed"". It is around this time that the birds begin to build their nests and mate. On this day, considered locally the first day of spring,"
"Production babies Production babies are children born to anyone involved in the making of a film during its production. The phrase generally refers to a section of the closing credits of films, listing the babies' given names. The custom of publishing lists of production babies began with animated films, and is still chiefly found in that genre, reflecting the influence of family experiences on storytelling in such films. The first list of production babies was included by Pixar in the credits of their first full-length movie ""Toy Story"" in 1995. Lee Unkrich, a film director with Pixar, explains that the"
"In the Jewish tradition, baby boys are named at a brit milah on the eighth day after their birth. Girls are named within the first two weeks. Common Ashkenazi custom maintains that girls should be named when the father is called up to the Torah on a Torah reading day closest or close to when the girl is born, although practice often has baby girls named at the Torah reading on the first Shabbat following birth. A resurgence in recent generations of the less popular simchat bat ceremony for naming baby girls has recently taken hold in many modern Orthodox"
"for the eighth-day naming ceremony. Twin-births when they are male and female are usually named on the eighth day but on the seventh or ninth day if they are same-sex twins. They are given in accordance with significant events at time of birth or with reference to the family tradition as has been mentioned above. Examples of names given with reference to the family tradition include ""Ogundiran"" (Ogun has become a living tradition in the family); ""Ayanlowo"" (Ayan drumming tradition is honorable); ""Oyetoso"" (Chieftaincy is ornament); ""Olanrewaju"" (Honor is advancing forward); ""Olusegun"" (God has conquered the enemy).""ajewole"" (wealth as being"
"Baby boomers Baby boomers (also known as boomers) are the demographic cohort following the Silent Generation and preceding Generation X. There are varying timelines defining the start and the end of this cohort; demographers and researchers typically use birth years starting from the early- to mid-1940s and ending dates of 1960 or 1964. The term ""baby boomer"" is also used in a cultural context, so it is difficult to achieve broad consensus of a precise date definition. Different people, organizations, and scholars have varying opinions on who is a baby boomer, both chronologically and culturally. Some define ""baby boomers"" as"
"surroundings for the delivery of the baby, individuals in his/her immediate vicinity are prompted not to speak. According to Scientology practices, silent birth is ""mandatory to provide the best possible environment for the pregnant mother and her new baby."" Shouting, laughing or making loud remarks must be avoided while the baby is being pushed out. According to ""The Multimedia Encyclopedia of Women in Today's World,"" ""its origins are fundamentally rooted in the principle that women, particularly expectant mothers, be given the utmost care and respect."" There are several holidays celebrated by Scientologists, notably L. Ron Hubbard's birthday in March, the"
"Breech birth A breech birth is when a baby is born bottom first instead of head first. Around 3-5% of pregnant women at term (37–40 weeks pregnant) have a breech baby. Most babies in the breech position are born by a caesarean section because it is seen as safer than being born vaginally. Doctors and midwives in the developing world have thus lost many of the skills required to safely assist women giving birth to a breech baby vaginally. Delivering all breech babies by caesarean section in developing countries is difficult to implement as there are not always resources available"
"Childbirth Childbirth, also known as labour and delivery, is the ending of a pregnancy by one or more babies leaving a woman's uterus by vaginal passage or Caesarean section. In 2015, there were about 135 million births globally. About 15 million were born before 37 weeks of gestation, while between 3 and 12% were born after 42 weeks. In the developed world most deliveries occur in hospital, while in the developing world most births take place at home with the support of a traditional birth attendant. The most common way of childbirth is a vaginal delivery. It involves three stages"
"Infant An infant (from the Latin word ""infans"", meaning ""unable to speak"" or ""speechless"") is the more formal or specialised synonym for ""baby"", the very young offspring of a human. The term may also be used to refer to juveniles of other organisms. A newborn is, in colloquial use, an infant who is only hours, days, or up to one month old. In medical contexts, newborn or neonate (from Latin, ""neonatus"", newborn) refers to an infant in the first 28 days after birth; the term applies to premature, full term, and postmature infants; before birth, the term ""fetus"" is used."
"Neonatal intensive care unit A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), also known as an intensive care nursery (ICN), is an intensive care unit specializing in the care of ill or premature newborn infants. Neonatal refers to the first 28 days of life. Neonatal care, as known as specialized nurseries or intensive care, has been around since the 1960s. The first American newborn intensive care unit, designed by Louis Gluck, was opened in October 1960 at Yale–New Haven Hospital. NICU is typically directed by one or more neonatologists and staffed by nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physician assistants, resident physicians, respiratory therapists,"
"would send a signal to the other one to start coming. Hence the second to arrive is named ""Kehinde"" (late arrival; it is now common for many Kehindes to be called by the familiar diminutive ""Kenny"".Irrespective of the sex the child born to the same woman after the twins is called Idowu, and the one after this is called ""Alaba"", then the next child is called ""Idogbe"". ""Ige"" is a child born with the legs coming out first instead of the head; and ""Ojo"" (male) or ""Aina"" (female) is the one born with the umbilical cord around his or her"
"Oldenburg Baby The Oldenburg Baby is the name given by the German media to Tim, an infant born in Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany on 6 July 1997. Upon learning that their fetus was diagnosed with Down syndrome, Tim's parents sought a late-term abortion at the ""Städtische Frauenklinik"" hospital. Tim was born prematurely in the twenty-fifth week of pregnancy as the result of the failed procedure. Doctors had expected the child would soon die and thus withheld treatment, but when the child continued to breathe after 9 hours, doctors decided to treat him. He became a focus of the debate surrounding"
"Baby M (Australia) Baby M (14 July 1989 – 26 July 1989) was the pseudonym of an Australian girl named Allison who was born with severe birth defects, whose treatment and eventual death caused significant controversy and international discussion about the medical ethics of disabled newborns. Right to Life activists accused her parents and the hospital of murdering the infant, leading to a lengthy legal inquest. In July 1989, Allison was born at Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne with severe birth defects. She had an extreme case of spina bifida that left her grossly deformed and paralysed below the waistline,"
"addition to campaigning for the euthanizing of the terminally ill. On April 9, 1982 in Bloomington, IN, ""Baby Doe"" was born with Down syndrome and a tracheoesophogeal fistula (TEF). While knowing surgical intervention to resolve the TEF is a relatively standard procedure and essential to live, the baby's parents and obstetrician chose against it. This decision, met with resistance from other attending physicians, ultimately led to a court trial. The court determined that the parents were free to decline the surgery their baby needed because of mixed expert opinions of the hospital doctors. Baby Doe died six days later. This"
"baby will play and laugh by itself. Traditionally, a name is given to the child on the fourth or fifth day after birth by the father, however, there are variations in this practice across Thailand. Today, both the mother and father can take part in deciding on a name. A child may not hold the same name as royalty. There is a variation in the view of twins. While some view twins as needing more resources and being too demanding on a family, others see having twins as lucky, since it is convenient to take care of them at the"
"Doljanchi Dol or doljabi is a Korean tradition that celebrates the first birthday of a baby. This ceremony blesses the child with a prosperous future and has taken on great significance in Korea. The birthday babies wear a hanbok and a traditional hat: a ""jobawi"" or ""gulle"" for baby girls and a ""bokgeon"" or ""hogeon"" (호건) for baby boys. It is similar to the Chinese ritual of Zhuazhou. In the past, the death rates for children were high and many children died before their first birthday, so it was an important milestone for the baby and parents. The whole village"
"her hands to a Torah scroll. Zeved habat Zeved habat (), mostly known as brita (Hebrew: ), and often as simchat bat (Hebrew: ) is a Jewish naming ceremony for newborn girls. In the Ashkenazi community, namegiving ceremonies for newborn girls were not widespread and often limited to the father announcing the baby's name in the synagogue on the Shabbat, Monday, Thursday or other occasion when the Torah would be read following the birth. Sometimes a kiddush will be held at the synagogue for family and friends. Although ceremonies can be found in Ashkenazic sources. Rabbi Yacov Emden includes a"
"first borns. Enduri Pitha is a special delicacy which is prepared for this occasion. It has the cultural significance that first born were usually expected to takeover as the family head. It falls on the eighth day of Margasira month. Vasanta Panchami (ବସନ୍ତ ପଞ୍ଚମୀ) occurs on the fifth day of the first lunar fortnight of Magha month (Magha Shukla Panchami), which usually falls in January or February. It is also observed as Saraswati Puja (ସରସ୍ୱତୀ ପୂଜା). Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge and wisdom in Hinduism. Traditionally, children get their letters on this day. Many educational institutions also observe the"
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"Zeved habat Zeved habat (), mostly known as brita (Hebrew: ), and often as simchat bat (Hebrew: ) is a Jewish naming ceremony for newborn girls. In the Ashkenazi community, namegiving ceremonies for newborn girls were not widespread and often limited to the father announcing the baby's name in the synagogue on the Shabbat, Monday, Thursday or other occasion when the Torah would be read following the birth. Sometimes a kiddush will be held at the synagogue for family and friends. Although ceremonies can be found in Ashkenazic sources. Rabbi Yacov Emden includes a text in his famous prayer book."