December. The twelfth month of the year. It's unbelievable almost a full year has passed since I began this series. Activities, holiday festivities and celebrations fill the month of December - one of the busiest times of the year. The winter solstice occurs on December 22. What else can we learn about this month? December... Continue Reading →
November ~A Time of Thanksgiving
In most parts of the United States, trees have already lost their leaves. However, where I live we often see the peak of fall colors in November. Daylight Saving Time ends and nights come early. But what else can we learn about our eleventh month? November, the ninth month in the ancient Roman calendar, gets... Continue Reading →
October ~Autumn’s Masterpiece
What can I say about October? That glorious month of the year when the trees are full of vibrant color, the sounds of migrating birds fill the air, and the days are crisp and sunny. L. M. Montgomery's words sum it up: "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." ~L.M.... Continue Reading →
September ~ The Golden Month
Kids have started a new school year, summer vacations have ended, and autumn begins later in the month. Leaves have started to turn, birds begin to migrate, and change is in the air. It must be September. Time to learn more about this ninth month of the year. September gets its name from the Latin... Continue Reading →
August ~ It’s Summertime
Whether you're basking in the sun, or hibernating inside an air-conditioned house, the eighth month of the year is often the hottest in the northern hemisphere. Although autumn doesn't arrive until the third week of September, the daylight hours have grown shorter. Let's learn a bit more about the month of August. August gets its... Continue Reading →
July ~ The Heat is On
In the northern hemisphere, July is one of the hottest months of the year. Summer activities are in full swing, the days are long, the nights are short, and many seek refuge from the heat. Let's learn a bit more about this seventh month of the year. The Roman Senate named the month of July... Continue Reading →
June~Summer, Strawberries, and More
Can you believe we're already into the sixth month of the year? Summer is upon us, school is out, and many families take vacations. Let's learn a little more about the month of June. June is one of my favorite months. In the northern hemisphere, it is the time of summer solstice, or the longest... Continue Reading →
April ~ When Showers Bring Forth Flowers
I often say that once April arrives, the remainder of the year passes too fast. Turn around, and it’s December. Yes, it’s already the fourth month of the year. The days grow longer and temperatures get warmer (in the northern hemisphere). Many outdoor activities begin in April. Here are some other things about April that... Continue Reading →
February ~ Short, But Sweet
Today, I continue my series of some fun and interesting facts about each month of the year. January is now a memory and already we find ourselves in the shortest month of the year—February. In spite of its short length, celebrations and events fill the February calendar. February, along with January, was not part of... Continue Reading →
