Wonderful Yorkshire, Northern England, UK - see fact 10
As many of us are asking 'where did July go?' it's time to celebrate a new month. Yes, August is with us, so here are a few facts about the month of August.
1. The month of August was named after Roman emperor Augustus Caesar. In Latin, Augustus meant auspicious or venerable.
2. Before 8BC the Romans called it Sextilis as it was the sixth month in their calendar.
3. The Anglo-Saxons, though, called August “weod-monath” (weed month).
4. In the USA August is the month that has the highest birth rate; in the UK it is September.
5. Traditionally the season for eating crayfish in Sweden begins on the second Thursday in August.
6. In the USA August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month.
7. August was the 18th most common name given to a baby boy in Denmark in 2015.
8. In 2009 the Icelandic Naming Committee declared August unacceptable as a child’s name. Augustus is also not allowed.
9. Henry VI Part I and The Tempest are the only Shakespeare plays that mention the month of August. Cymbeline is The Bard’s only play mentioning the Emperor Augustus or anyone else of that name.
10. August 1st is celebrated as both Yorkshire Day and World Scout Scarf Day.
11. August's birthstones are the peridot, sardonyx, and spinel.
12. Its birth flower is the gladiolus or poppy, meaning beauty, strength of character, love, marriage and family.
gladiolus
13. The Western zodiac signs for the month of August are Leo (until August 22) and Virgo (from August 23 onwards)
14. August 15th it's Lemon Meringue Pie Day in the US
15. International Strange Music Day is on 24th August, created by Patrick Grant
16. In the UK on 30 August it's National Burger Day, you can find plenty of low-carb and keto burger recipes here
The above from articles here and here and here
There are so many other interesting things about August, I've only included 16 … you may know of some others!
Celebrate Lemon Meringue Pie Day on August 15th
this version is low Carb, gluten free, and with no added sugars
see details here
All the best Jan
...Yorkshire surely does look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI lived for a time in Yorkshire and enjoyed being there. Valerie
ReplyDeleteFun August facts! That is such a beautiful Yokshire photo.
ReplyDeleteMy youngest son AND his wife both have birthdays this month. And years ago, this son mowed a neighbor's lawn just to be nice and she made him a lemon meringue pie just for HIM...he didn't have to share! She made a second one for the rest of our family. That's a fun memory! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteInteresting facts, no I didn´t know!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous photo & very warm welcome to the month of August. Great post, Jan!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these interesting facts!
ReplyDeleteSo much that I didn't know, so a joy to visit.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteThose Anglo-Saxons were smart folk.
ReplyDeleteI'll bet there aren't many Libertarians living in Iceland.
Looks at birthdays..no never had child born in Aug. My oldest is in Sept and youngest in April.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on
Some very interesting facts about August there. Yes, it's Yorkshire Day today, I'm very lucky to live in such a beautiful county.
ReplyDeleteI had absolutely no idea about August! Very interesting, thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteMy dad was born in August, and my daughter's husband also. It's ironic when I think about how much Matthew reminds me of Dad. Family first, always with both.
xoxo
Some fun facts for August. I only became aware of nr. 5 when I received an email from Ikea a day or two ago announcing a crayfish festival dinner.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting!
ReplyDeleteMy husband's birthday is in August and had I known the 15th was lemon pie day, he would have likely had that for his birthday. 😉 maybe this year?
Have a most beautiful day 🌻
Beautiful Yorkshire and of course yeggies.
ReplyDeleteInteresting reading today. Must look up the Lemon Meringue Pie, one of my favorites.
parsnip
Well I knew some of these, Yorkshire Day being one of them of course xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture.....
ReplyDeleteCute facts about August....Here in our crazy country, we have a National DAY for something almost every day.. It is such a joke.....
You forget one important thing about August........ I was born on August 5, 1942........ That should be on your list.... HA HA HA
Hugs,
Betsy
Interesting! My father and brother have the same birthday on August 5, and my daughter have a birthday in September. Mine is Sept 11.
ReplyDeleteWho knew? Lemon Meringue day. I will copy and paste your recipe. I love your recipes.
ReplyDeleteAugust as the prime month for babies means November & December were busy months. We have an August 14 birthday, our daughter.
Yorkshire has splendid views!
ReplyDeleteSome interesting facts - thank you. It seems every day is reserved to celebrate something. I lose track.
ReplyDeleteSuch fun and interesting!August is the birth month of my Grandma,my youngest son and mine.Thanks for sharing,Jan!Hugs!
ReplyDeleteInteresting to learn about August.
ReplyDeleteMy dad was born in August, he would have been 98!!
Roll on National Lemon Meringue Day!
ReplyDeleteHappy August.
Wren x
Cool facts! I learned a lot about August that I didn't know. Happy August to you!
ReplyDeleteThese are some really interesting August tidbits. National Lemon Meringue Day is a tempting one, got me thinking of food now. Happy August to you my friend!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful weekend!
Yes, July went so fast. We are already done with half the year.
ReplyDeleteJan - having lived in the UK two times, and having a hubby from the northeast, I am delighted to know that today is National Yorkshire Day! But I am even more excited about Lemon Meringue Day - I love anything lemon and you have my mouth watering! I hope you have a wonderful August!
ReplyDeleteReally interesting post. After spending a couple of hours in the garden yesterday I can understand its title of 'weed month'.
ReplyDeleteThere's some weird and wonderful celebrations of August there. Is that Malham Tarn?
ReplyDeleteHappy August to you, nice to see the Yorkshire.
ReplyDeleteThe panoramic shot of Yorkshire is very beautiful indeed. My daughter just returned from a visit to the UK and Yorkshire was her favourite place to stay.
ReplyDeleteInteresantes datos del mes de agosto, me ha encantado saberlo. Mi hija y marido cumplen años en agosto y las fiestas del pueblo son el 24 de agosto. Besitos.
ReplyDeleteHello and happy August!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post, so many interesting facts about the month of August.
I love Lemon Meringue, YUM! Have a happy day and a great weekend!
PS, thanks for visiting my blog.
Interesante. Empezamos otro nuevo. Mi marido cumple años este mes. Feliz agosto.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
August facts that I never knew. Thank you and that is a beautiful view of Yorkshire.
ReplyDeleteGreat article about August ~ thanks, ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I had no idea on any of these but any month that celebrates lemon meringue pie is OK in my book!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post Jan! Thank you for all this information! Lots of fun! Big Hugs and Happy August!
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