It is the month of June,
The month of leaves and roses,
When pleasant sights salute the eyes,
And pleasant scents the noses.
–N. P. Willis (1807-67)
June used to be the fourth month in the year. Before Julius Caesar came to power, the calendar year only had 10 months. In 46 BC he created the Julian calendar by adding two more months to the year, which made June the sixth month.
June was called the “sera monath” (also known as dry month) by the Anglo-Saxons.
The month of June is believed to be named after Juno the Greek goddess.
The beautiful Rose and Honeysuckle are the birth flowers of June.
June has three birthstones – alexandrite, moonstone, and pearl. Alexandrite is said to represent longevity and health. Moonstones on the other hand are said to bring good luck and are associated with love and passion. Finally, we have pearls, the main birthstones of June. Above all else, pearls represent purity and faith.
If you were born in June, then you’re one of two star signs. If you were born on or before June 20th then you’re a Gemini. Gemini’s are said to be passionate, adaptable, and smart. If you’re born on or after the 21st of June, then you have the Cancer star sign. Those born under the Cancer sign are said to be loyal friends with great emotional depth.
The 5th of June is the World Environment Day, which raises awareness about our environment across the planet.
The 16th of June is Fresh veggies day, to raise awareness about the nutritional value of fresh vegetables and their role in maintaining good health.
June 21st, in the UK and many other countries, (in 2026) is Father’s Day - why not treat him to a slice of Victoria Sponge Sandwich ... it's a low carb recipe, see below
June 21st is also the summer solstice, which heralds the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s the day with the most hours of daylight, so enjoy! In the Southern Hemisphere, winter begins at this time.
June is the month of the year that consists of the most daylight hours in the Northern hemisphere. In contrast, it consists of the least daylight hours in the Southern hemisphere.
~ Now onto a recipe suggestion ~
Victoria Sponge Cake
Who can resist this easy, low carb, keto Victoria sponge cake.
It is made of two sponge cakes that sandwich
homemade whipped cream and sugar-free strawberry jam.
It is a classic, British dessert that is perfect for afternoon tea!
see more details here
~ Wishing you a happy June 2026 ~
All the best Jan
20 comments:
Ten un lindo mes. Te mando un beso.
Fresh Veggies Day is a new one to me and I LOOOOOVE that idea.
What a fantastic post to welcome the month of June, Jan! Beautiful flower, and the cake looks very good!
Happy June, Jan! Beautiful flowers for this month and the cake looks yummy.
Oh my gosh that rose with the drops of water on it - in your header - is so beautiful!
Thank you for another wonderful post Jan. Wishing you a very happy month of June.
My twin grand daughters are Gemimi's and will turn four tomorrow.
Happy June!
Thanks for the info about the month of June. The cake looks so delicious!
I wish you a wonderful June 1st!
Hugs, Elke
Thank you for the history. My anniversary is the 19th
I can´t believe it´s June already.
Thank you for all the infos.
Junio me gusta por todo lo que representa, en mi hemisferio, ja ja ja
Esa receta tiene una pita increíble.
Un saludo desde Segovia.
Happy June Jan. Cannot believe it's June already! :-D
Happy June , Jan! I enjoyed reading all of the different fun things you've shared about the month of June. And I especially enjoyed seeing your recipe for the Victoria sponge cake. It's been quite a while since I have made one and the picture you shared just drew me in. I've made Mary Berry's recipe for the most part when I've made them. We enjoy English recipes a great deal here. I have several of Paul Hollywood's books and one of them is divided up with recipes from the different sections of the UK. In fact, when my husband retired in 2018, I did all of the food for his retirement party and one of the desserts I did was a Victoria sponge cake.
We used to have roses like that next to our first house. I always loved them. I am eagerly awaiting the solstice and the slow lessening of the light! Happy June!
Buon mese di Giugno anche a te.
Grazie mille per averci regalato tutte queste curiosità
There is lots to celebrate in June, it seems. It's a beautiful month! Have a wonderful June, Jan.
June came so fast, this month is my eldest son's birthday, he's a Cancer like me and we get along very well, that cake looks delicious and if it's sugar-free even better and healthier.
May went by quickly. It feels like it’s summer already.
Happy June,
I cannot believe it is June already.
Thank you for the recipe. :-)
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