The Twelve Days of Christmas is a well-known Christmas Song. But, did you know that it had subversive meanings during a time when the Christian faith was not accepted and permitted to be practiced? This was during 1558 to 1829 in England. It is actually a coded message embedded in a carol so children could … Read more
November is the month that kickstarts Christmas preparations for many households in the United States. The 11th month on the calendar bids farewell to autumn and gives people a chance to enjoy the last signs of fall as we welcome winter with open arms. It’s the month when winds start to blow, and temperature drops to … Read more
December is the 12th and the last month of the Gregorian calendar and the 10th month of the Roman calendar. It is a month characterized by change and transition – a time to say goodbye to the past and hello to new beginnings. Amidst the extreme seasons, people on both hemispheres of the world gear up to … Read more
February is the second month of the year and probably the most anticipated one after December (because of Christmas). It’s famous for Valentine’s Day, being the shortest month of the year, and changing its number of days every four years. Did you know that February didn’t always have 28 or 29 days? It’s fascinating how … Read more
For the majority of the world, January is all about new beginnings, resolutions, and happy moments. Even if you don’t find January particularly special, you will, after reading about all the interesting facts associated with this month. In this article, we will share some of the most interesting facts about January, including what it symbolizes, … Read more
March will forever be remembered as the month when the COVID-19 pandemic took the entire world in its grasp and upended the lives of people everywhere. However, when we look past this event that extended well beyond just this month, we see that some very memorable and praiseworthy affairs have taken place during March. This … Read more
“Summer declines, and roses have grown rare, But cottage crofts are gay with hollyhocks, And on old garden walks, you breathe an air Fragrant of pinks and August-smelling stocks.” —John Todhunter (1839-1916) August is the eighth month of the Gregorian calendar and the sixth month of the Roman calendar. Regardless of where you live, this … Read more
“We roamed the fields and river sides when we are young and gay; we chased the bees and plucked the flowers, in the merry, merry month of May.” ― Stephen Foster This poem perfectly captures the feeling that the month of May brings. May can easily be described as the most joyous month of the year … Read more
April is a special month of the year and its name has been derived from Latin. In Latin, the word “Aprillis” means “to open.” The fourth month of the year perfectly captures the meaning behind its name as flowers and plants bloom and “open” themselves to welcome the rainy season. The beginning of the month … Read more
June is the 6th month of the year, parading as the first month of summer for the northern hemisphere. While we are preparing for beach parties and breezy evenings, the southern hemisphere is preparing for the winter season. As our days get longer, their days start to shorten. No matter the season, June is special … Read more
October is the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. The month is also the sixth of seven months to have 31 days in total. October is the third last month of the year and is associated with autumn in the Northern hemisphere and spring in the Southern hemisphere. Although October … Read more
July is the seventh month in the Julian and Gregorian calendar. Known as a summer month in the northern hemisphere and the coldest month in the southern hemisphere, most of July is dedicated to celebrating independence, summer, country, and culture. The month of July lies between the sixth month of June and the eighth month … Read more