December is the twelfth and last month on the Julian and Gregorian Calendars. It is also the seventh and last month to have 31 days. The word originates from the Latin word decem, which means ten. December was the tenth … Continued
The Latin word “novem” means nine. November was originally the ninth month on the original Roman calendar. When the Romans decided to change the calendar and add January and February, November became the 11th month. The month has 30 days. … Continued
With the appearance of October, the weather begins to grow cooler {hopefully} and we begin to prepare for Halloween, with the knowledge that Christmas is quickly approaching. The word octo means eight. On the original Roman calendar, October was the … Continued
September is the ninth month of the year on both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. It is also the third of four months which has a length of thirty days. Autumn or fall usually begins in September the Northern Hemisphere … Continued
The gladiolus and poppy are the flowers for August. The gladiolus derives from the Latin word gladius, meaning a sword. This is why the flower is known as a sword lily at times. Many larvae use the more than 300 … Continued
With August comes the end of summer vacation and the return to school for the majority of students. August also brings the end of summer vacation for many people, although the official end of summer is not until September 22nd. … Continued
July was the seventh month of the year on both the Julian and Gregorian Calendars. It is also the fourth of seven months to have 31 days. The name is in honor of Julius Caesar, the famous Roman general. The … Continued
June is the sixth month of the year and one of four months which has 30 days. The summer solstice occurs in the Northern Hemisphere on or around June 21st. {Winter Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere}. The name June is … Continued
The word May originates from the Latin word Maius. May derives from the Greek Goddess Maia, who the Roman’s identified with their goddess of fertility, Bona Dea. The festival for Bona Dea was held in the month of May, on … Continued
April is a month of rebirth and hope, as we shake off the last dust of winter and settle into the blossoming of spring. On the Roman calendar, April was the second month of the year {because the year began … Continued