About the month of April
Holidays
April Fools' Day
Autism Awareness Day
Easter
Earth Day
Arbor Day
National Poetry Month
National Arab American Heritage Month
Teacher Appreciation Week
Jazz Appreciation Month
Alcohol Awareness Month
Cancer Control Month
Symbols of April
Birthstone:Diamond
Flower: Daisy and the sweet pea
Zodiac signs: Aries and Taurus
In the initial Roman calendar April was the second month of the year until
January and February were added in 700 BC. It is thought that the name April
comes from the Latin word "to open" and describes the trees opening
at springtime. It could also be that the name comes from the Greek goddess
Aphrodite.
Fun Facts about April
It is the second month of spring.
It is a time of planting and spring cleaning.
In the Southern Hemisphere, April is the same as October in the Northern Hemisphere.
The diamond of April symbolizes innocence. The Boston Marathon is held during April.
In Ancient Rome the month of April was sacred to the goddess Venus.
The Japanese fiscal year for most businesses starts on April 1st.
In England there are many cuckoo festivals.
The arrival of the cuckoo bird in April is a signal that spring has arrived.
April is the month when the
professional baseball season begins in the United States.
“Just for Fun” Days
- Apr. 1: Sweet Potato Day
- Apr. 6: International Pillow Fight Day
- Apr. 7: National No Housework Day
- Apr. 17: Blah, Blah, Blah Day
- Apr. 21: Go Fly a Kite Day
- Apr. 26: National Richter Scale Day
- Apr. 27: National Sense of Smell Day
April Astronomy
The Full Pink Moon
April’s full Pink Moon will rise on the night of Monday, April 26, reaching peak illumination at 11:33 P.M. ET. This full Moon is one of two supermoons this year.
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