I've found that the first three months of 2024 has whizzed by,
and now it's time to say goodbye to March as we welcome April.
April also only had 29 days, but a 30th day was added when Julius Caesar established the Julian calendar.
In the Southern Hemisphere, April is the seasonal equivalent to October.
No one is sure how the month ended up with its name, but we do know the Romans named it “Aprillis.”
The etymology behind the word “April” comes from the verb “aperire,” which means “to open.” It’s commonly believed that the word refers to the season of trees and flowers begin to “open” or bloom.
Those who were born in April have a diamond as their birthstone, which represents innocence.
Aprils birth flower is either a Daisy or a Sweet Pea.
There are two zodiac signs in April. Aries, which is until April 19th, and Taurus, which is April 20th and onwards.
Of course, one of the most well-known dates of April, is April Fools’ Day on the 1st of the month. No one is sure where this originated from, but some believe it to be inspired by Geoffrey Chaucer’s story in “Canterbury Tales” called “Nun’s Priest’s Tale.”
Whatever you plan to do during the month of April, I hope it will be a good month for you.
Oh, how fresh the wind is blowing!
See! The sky is bright an clear,
Oh, how green the grass is growing!
April! April! Are you here?
Dora R. Goodale (1866–1953)
Perhaps you may find time to enjoy these 😋
Low Carb Devonshire Scones
Delicious, nutritious and sugar free,
these scones go perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee
more details here
~ Wishing you a happy April 2024 ~
All the best Jan
I hope that your Easter was wonderful! Happy April. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDelete...Jan, enjoy your Aril!
ReplyDeleteLove scones.
ReplyDeleteHappy April!
: )
Ten un genial ems de abril . Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about the year whizzing by so far...
ReplyDeleteHappy April-Christine cmlk79.bogsoot.com
ReplyDeleteThat was some interesting information on April. I'm glad it's here, soon the warmer weather will come. We have a mini vacation scheduled for the end of the month.
ReplyDeleteThe speed with which the year is flying by is frightening. Love reading the information you find, one of the best an most comprehensive I read. March certainly came in like a lion and I suppose was more lamb like leaving than lion like. Let us hope for better weather in April! We sure could use it!
ReplyDeleteInteresting Jan.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a wonderful month of April too and I'll get to work baking scones...
ReplyDeleteThank you very much.
Lots of love to you.
The scones look delicious.
ReplyDeleteI'm an Aries, but should really be a Taurus, as I go about things headfirst.
Amazing how you research so many facts and recipes to publish here. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Happy April to you!
ReplyDeleteTake care, enjoy your day and have a great week ahead.
Happy April to you. I always enjoy your first of the month posts.
ReplyDeleteA happy April to you, too!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting facts, I like to learn, just comment that around here the day of the Holy Innocents is celebrated on December 28th.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Happy April
Best regards
I hope the holidays were joyful and successful.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a happy and sunny April.
I send you hugs and greetings.
I’d like a scone
ReplyDeleteApril will do well by me if spring would just arrive!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter. My mom and nephew celebrate their birthdays' this month.
ReplyDeleteRabbit, rabbit, white rabbit.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely April month and I would really enjoy eating those scones x
ReplyDeleteOur son Sam has an April birthday. :-)
ReplyDeleteOne of my daughters is an April baby! So a very good month for me.
ReplyDeleteScones look yummy and I love the red and white dishes.
ReplyDeleteNice information for April. It is my birthday month.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting about the etymology of the word April. I love sweet peas! And also love the photo with the scones and the pretty dishes. I need to check out that recipe.
ReplyDeletelovely post !
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing information about one of the most beautiful month dear Jan :)
i enjoyed learning
more blessings to you and family
I so do enjoy all the beautiful flowers blooming at this time :)
ReplyDeleteMy husband always gets me on April fools, usually I am waiting for it but Easter threw me off this year and he got me good this year.
Gracias. Feliz mes de abril también para ti. Besos.
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