About 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
History: 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.
The month of April gets its name from the Latin word aperio, meaning “to open [bud],” because plants really begin to grow now.
April Calendar
April 1 is All Fools’ Day—otherwise known as “April Fools’ Day.” Where did this silly day come from?
April 2 marks the start of Ramadan (beginning at sundown). Learn more about Ramadan.
April 10 is Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter and the last Sunday of Lent.
April 15 is Good Friday. Learn more about Good Friday.
April 15 is the start of Passover, which begins at sundown on this day.
April 17 is Easter Sunday. (April 24 is Orthodox Easter.) Did you know that Easter’s date is related to the full Moon?
April 22 is Earth Day. To celebrate, see some Earth Day ideas and activities.
April 24 is the birthday of Robert B. Thomas, the founder of The Old Farmer’s Almanac!
April 29 is National Arbor Day. Find out who started Arbor Day and how we observe this day honoring trees.
“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 Pink Moon
April’s full Pink Moon will rise on Saturday, April 16, reaching peak illumination at 2:57 P.M. Eastern Time. This full Moon is also the Paschal Full Moon this year. Learn more about April’s full Moon here!
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