In parts of China, children give their parents gifts. In some countries, leap days are popular days for weddings. Fun fact: Some other major events that occur every four years — like the U.S ...

On Thursday, fun-seekers will converge on the town of Anthony, straddling the Texas-New Mexico line, for a three-day festival of music, food and handmade gifts ... itself the Leap Year Capital ...

Here are 29 things to know about this special day. 1 February 29 is known as a leap day, and it occurs every four years in what is known as a leap year. This extra day is needed to “play catch ...