As we say goodbye to July it's time to say hello to August.
Yes, the eighth month of the year is here!
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. Gladiolus stands for strength, honour, and love at first sight. Poppies symbolize sleep, comfort after death, wealth, and success.
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!
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All the best Jan
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!
~ and now for a delicious recipe suggestion ~
Courgette / Zucchini Pizza Boats
For pizza's with a difference, why not use courgettes / zucchini as your base. Just halve and roast fresh courgettes before loading them with your favourite pizza toppings, such as chorizo, creamy mozzarella and fresh basil. These tasty courgette pizza boats are ready in 30 minutes. More details and recipe can be seen here
~ Wishing you a happy August 2024 ~
All the best Jan
32 comments:
Adorei a receita! FELIZ Agosto! Bjs,chica
I loved these facts...love August's flowers. Both of them are favorites. Imagine making it against the law to name a baby any name!
Gracias por la receta. Ten un genial mes. Te mando un beso
...Jolly July went by in a flash, now it's Awesome August.
Happy August! The zucchini boats look really good!
Welcome to August! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
Happy August to you and thank you for the facts. Some I knew, many I didn't.
Interesting read as always as the 1st day of the month ins nearly over down here.
Those pizza boats look like a great way to use a glut of courgettes. Xx
August 12th is the start of the grouse shooting season and also my wedding anniversary :-)
Ohhh love the courgette pizzas.
Yup August already...where has the year gone. It seems like only a few days ago I was posting on your July post!!
Happy August Jan and Eddie :-D
Hello Jan :=)
I really fancy the courgette pizza. Many thanks for the idea.
All the best
Sonjia.
How is it August already?
Yorkshire is a beautiful county. Mind, much of the UK is beautiful and we ae blessed to live here. loved reading all the information about August!
Happy August to you both. You found some really interesting and fun facts this month too!
The pizza boats look wonderful!
Definitely trying!
Happy August...
hugs
Donna
Happy August, Jan.
Fun facts about August. Saving that recipe
Datos muy interesantes del mes de agosto. Es un mes, enque la mayoría de personas está de vcaciones.
Que tengas un feliz mes.
That picture is so pretty.
Happy August! That zucchini recipe looks good.
Interesting August facts. Hard to believe another month has ended!!
Given that my birthday is in August, I should know more about it -- and now I do! I always really enjoy your first of the month posts! I always learn something new!
#7 reminds me that Germans say "dumb August" if a boy does something dumb...
Hmmm, to Pizza, good idea with this recipe.
Thanks for sharing wonderful information about August dear Jan
August is beginning of Winter in Northern part my native village but here it is extremely hot and humid month
Baning the name of August dounds strange actually
I will have to look for details for the reason behind
I'll be making pizza boats with zuchinni later this month :-) very good! And yesterday, August 1st, we were in the Ore Mountains in bright sunshine and went on a short hike... thank you for your beautiful picture of Yorkshire. For now let's hold on to the great August :-)))
Hug to you.
Never heard of zucchini sliced with creamy mozzarella, tomatoes, olive oil and fresh basil on top. It seems good. Thank you for sharing.
Have a nice month of August.
That is interesting about the birthdays because August is one of my lowest birthday card making months and September, October and December are my highest :)
Enjoy August and stay cool.
I have never heard of zucchini sliced with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil on top ... I would not forget olive oil. It's a great idea! Thank you for sharing!
Muy interesante lo que nos dejas. Hoy sabemos algo más de esta mes.
Buen agosto para Todos.
Un abrazo.
Interesante todo lo que nos cuentas sobre el mes de agosto. Feliz mes de agosto para ti.
Hi, I always enjoy your month posts. :-) I like that you share the birth flowers. :-)
Carla
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