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Saturday 1 April 2023

It's April 2023

Time to say goodbye to March as we welcome April.


As we welcome April, which in the Northern Hemisphere is generally known for the start of warmer weather, many will also be looking forward to celebrating / observing Easter.

Easter for the year 2023 is celebrated/observed on Sunday, April 9th. Easter also called Resurrection Sunday or Pascha is one of the most important days in the Christian faith.

Many will also be hoping the Easter bunny will make an appearance!
The story of the Easter Bunny is thought to have become common in the 19th Century. Rabbits usually give birth to a big litter of babies (called kittens), so they became a symbol of new life. Legend has it that the Easter Bunny lays, decorates and hides eggs as they are also a symbol of new life. This is why some children might enjoy Easter egg hunts as part of the festival. It doesn't do all the work alone though! In Switzerland, Easter eggs are delivered by a cuckoo and in parts of Germany by a fox.

image from here

No one is sure how the month of April 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. Their 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.

There are quite a few notable historical people born in April, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Shakespeare, and Queen Elizabeth II.

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.”

~ With Easter being so near I share this recipe suggestion ~

Roast Lamb with a pea and mint pesto sauce
This mouth-watering roast leg of lamb with a fresh and fragrant mint and pesto sauce is perfect for Easter lunch, more details here


~ Wishing you a happy April 2023 ~

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All the best Jan

29 comments:

Tom said...

...it's April, that's amazing!

Christine said...

Happy April! The lamb looks good

My name is Erika. said...

I always wondered why there was an Easter bunny. And I hope some flowers open up here where I live too. I'm getting impatient. Happy new month to you both. And happy weekend too.

Elephant's Child said...

Enjoy the month (and the rest of the year too).

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I love that you shared all the beautiful things that represent April. It is my birth month and I am so glad you have highlighted it. I was born the day after Queen Elizabeth II's birthday. My grandparents named me Elizabeth in honor of her.

J.P. Alexander said...

Te deseo un genial mes de abril y gracias por los datos y la receta.

aussie aNNie said...

Looks really delish, Happy Easter ♥

kathyinozarks said...

Happy April-I am ready for a new month

Margaret D said...

Already April and nearly Easter again, time sure does fly.
Love the look of the lamb.

Lorrie said...

April showers bring May flowers is the saying around here. The months pass by so quickly, it seems!

roentare said...

I see a lot of young girls whose names are April. Basically, April means to bloom.

Ana Mínguez Corella said...

Very happy April... Have a great days...

eileeninmd said...

Happy April! Love the cute bunny image and the lamb looks delicious.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Donna said...

Happy April Jan!
hugs
Donna

Victor S E Moubarak said...

Ah ... lamb . The best of joints.

God bless.

Bill said...

Have a wonderful April.

CJ Kennedy said...

Happy April!

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

Happy Easter Thanks for the story about the Easter Bunny

Chatty Crone said...

Love the bunny pic with the eggs. Have a blessed Easter.

happyone said...

Happy April. Hard to believe it is here already.

Teresa said...

Feliz mes de abril para ti.

Ananka said...

Been a quick few months! I am a Taurus. A Scot born on St George's Day ;-)

It's me said...

1 april was my weddings day …feeling sad about that I am glad it is over now happy Sunday 2 April 🍀🍀🍀 love from me 🌸💗🌺

William Kendall said...

Time flies, doesn't it?

José Antonio Sánchez Rumí said...

Welcome April among the popular sayings around here it is said that April is the key of the year, another, April waters thousand, would come in handy with the drought we have.
Happy month to all.
Best regards.

Anne (cornucopia) said...

This year has flown by. One quarter of it is done already.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

It is always a tad surprising to me that Christians with a good deal of symbolism about lambs and Christ, and sheep and flocks, willingly take those little lambs and kill them before they even grow up and eat them.

Martha said...

Happy April! Have a wonderful month ahead.

Conniecrafter said...

I did not know that other countries had other animals other than rabbits delivering the eggs that is interesting. I think if we didn't already have April Fool's my husband would have thought it up, he looks forward to getting me every year and usually does, still!