All You Need To Know About November!

November is the eleventh and penultimate month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Its length is 30 days. November was the ninth month of the calendar of Romulus c. 750 BC. November retained its name (from the Latin novem meaning “nine”) when January and February were added to the Roman calendar.

November Calendar

• November 1isDiwaliandAll Saints’ Day.

• November 2isSadie Hawkins Day.

• November 3at 2 A.M.is theend of Daylight Saving Time. Set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night at bedtime!See more aboutDST.

• November 4isWill Rogers Day.

• November 5isElection Day(U.S.). Don’t forget to vote in state and federal elections! Every vote counts. Make anElection Day Caketocelebrate.

• November 11isVeteransDay(U.S.) andRemembrance Day(Canada).

• If you’re fortunate, you may experience an “Indian Summer” in November, but according to the traditional definition, it can only occurbetween November 11 and 20!What is an IndianSummer?

• November 19isDiscovery of Puerto Rico Day.

• November 28isThanksgiving Day(U.S.).Understand the history and origins of Thanksgiving.

• The day after Thanksgiving,November 29this year, is known asBlack Friday.

“Just for Fun” Dates inNovember

November is Banana Pudding Lovers Month–who knew? Here are some more wacky celebrations to look forward to:

• Nov. 1:National Cook for Your PetsDay

• Nov. 6:Zero-TaskingDay

• Nov. 9:National ScrappleDay

• Nov. 16:National ButtonDay

• Nov. 21:World HelloDay

• Nov. 23:FibonacciDay

November Moon & Astronomy

The Full Beaver Moon

November’s full Moon istraditionally called theBeaver Moon. Why this name? In the colonial era, this was the month to set one’s beaver traps before the swamps froze and beavers retired to their lodges, to ensure a supply of warm winterfurs. In 2024,November’s full Moon occurs onFriday, November 15

November Birthstone

November’s traditional birthstone is the topaz, usually a yellow to amber color. The ancient Greeks believed that topaz could make a wearer invisible. A symbol of honor and strength, topaz was also believed to bring longevity and wisdom

Birth Flowers

November’s birth flower is the chrysanthemum. Generally, chrysanthemums represent cheerfulness. A red one conveys, “I love you.” White symbolizes truth or pure love. A yellow one indicates slighted love.

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