What can be said regarding April that isn’t already known? It’s common knowledge that April is the fourth month of the year, the birthstone is the diamond, and the honorary flowers are Daisies and Sweet Peas. But what if there was more? In this post, I have collected The History of April. Come. Let me show you.

The History of April

& why it’s so awesome.

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APRIL FOOLS!

Who doesn’t know about April Fool’s Day, or All Fools’ Day? Based on History.com, the whole day was created on a simple mistake when the Julian calendar was swapped to the Georgian calendar. It caused a bit of confusion

[…People who were slow to get the news or failed to recognize that the start of the new year had moved to January 1 and continued to celebrate it during the last week of March through April 1…] — History.com

I suck at this day. Either I forget all about it, missing my opportunity to pull the perfect prank, or … well, that’s it. I forget. It’s just one of those things I really suck at anyway; I have the worst poker face.

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AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

As a parent of an amazing, autistic kid, Autism Awareness Month holds a special place in my heart. It starts April 2nd and runs until April 30th, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be something that stops there. With so many children diagnosed every day and so many families effected, every bit of support helps. These kids, the ones I’ve had the pleasure of meeting, are incredible. Not only do they have to live in a world that is struggling to understand them, but they have to come to terms with how they see the world so differently from everyone else. Some of them know things, understand things even I have to look up. It’s inspiring. So, be sure to spread the word, wear your blue ribbon, do your homework. You’d be surprised at the things you could learn.

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APHRODITE — GODDESS OF LOVE

April is named after the Goddess Aphrodite (Aprills). It derives from the Greek word Aphros which means “open”, something that speaks of the flowers “opening” in the spring. Of course you must know that Aphrodite was the Goddess of love, beauty, and desire. Even in her Roman form, Venus. As a writer of romance, of course this makes me love April just a bit more.

[…April is the season of opening. It is the month the growing plants open up, the young leaves unfold and the blossoms open…] — Black Moon Community

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THE RAM & THE BULL

Carrying on from Aphrodite, the RAM and the BULL. Two astrological symbols, both with four legs and a close connection to the Goddess and April because Taurus (the Bull) is ruled by Venus. Those born between the March 21 — April 19th stand in the House of Aries (the Ram), while those born between April 20 — May 20 are in the House of Taurus.

[…Aries and Taurus are the first and second born children. They may feel at times more like siblings than romantic partners because they share so much in common, yet they can go about their business in different ways. Aries is a natural born leader; Taurus is a natural born manager…] — Paired Life

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HAPPY EASTER

CHOCOLATE! What? Not what Easter’s about? lol Okay, so there are several ideas regarding Easter. There’s the biblical one, and one of the older celebrations, and that’s the resurrection of Jesus Christ between March 21 and April 25, on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the northern spring equinox.

However, the term “Easter” itself comes from the pre-Christian goddess in England, Eostre, who was celebrated at the start of spring. This term is Saxon and adopted by the Anglo–Saxons to dictate the rise of Christ, but the roots are Pagan. Without going into a long essay, JOANNA GILLAN, author of The Ancient Pagan Origins of Easter has written an enlightening article over at Ancient Origin that is a fascinating read if you want to delve deeper into the history of Eostre.

[…It is important to point out that while the name “Easter” is used in the English-speaking world, many more cultures refer to it by terms best translated as “Passover” (for instance, “Pascha” in Greek) – a reference, indeed, to the Jewish festival of Passover…] — The Conversation

FUN FACT!
My daughter was born on Easter Sunday.

[…The exact origins of this mythical mammal are unclear, but rabbits, known to be prolific procreators, are an ancient symbol of fertility and new life. According to some sources, the Easter bunny first arrived in America in the 1700s with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvaniaa and transported their tradition of an egg-laying hare called “Osterhase” or “Oschter Haws.” Their children made nests in which this creature could lay its colored eggs. Eventually, the custom spread across the U.S. and the fabled rabbit’s Easter morning deliveries expanded to include chocolate and other types of candy and gifts, while decorated baskets replaced nests…] — History

My kids are older now and have no real care for hunting colored eggs, so the time honored adventure has come to a close until I have grandchildren, but we still enjoy the chocolates and the memories every year.

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That is it, that is all. I mean, there is probably a ton more about April I haven’t dove into, but that’s a post for another day. I mean, if you know something I missed, definitely let me know. I’m always fascinated to learn new things. Drop me a line in the comments, send me an email, or find me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and leave me a message.

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• The History of April — ✔️

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