Fun Facts About November

THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

From the farmer’s almanac November, the 11th month of the year, has 30 days and marks the beginning of the winter holiday season for most folks, even if the winter solstice doesn’t occur until late December.

We’ve made this month, named for the ninth (novem) month in the early Roman calendar, into a social time of community suppers, feasts of thanksgiving, and general elections.

NOVEMBER CALENDAR

• November 1 is All Saints’ Day.
• November 2 is Election Day (U.S.). Don’t forget to vote in state and federal elections! Every vote counts. Make an Election Day Cake to celebrate.
• November 3 is Sadie Hawkins Day.
• November 4 is Diwali, an annual festival of lights celebrating the triumph of good over evil.
• November 4 is also Will Rogers Day.
• November 7 at 2 A.M. is the end of Daylight-Saving Time. Set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night at bedtime!
• November 11 is Veterans Day (U.S.) and Remembrance Day (Canada).
• If you’re fortunate, you may experience an “Indian Summer” in November; but according to the traditional definition, it can only occur between November 11 and 20!
• November 19 is Discovery of Puerto Rico Day.
• November 25 is Thanksgiving Day
• November 28 marks the start of Hanukkah, at sundown.
• November 28 is also the First Sunday of Advent.



“Just for Fun” Dates in November

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

• Nov. 1: National Cook for Your Pets Day
• Nov. 3: Zero-Tasking Day
• Nov. 9: National Scrapple Day
• Nov. 16: National Button Day
• Nov. 21: World Hello Day
• Nov. 23: Fibonacci Day



NOVEMBER MOON & ASTRONOMY

• The Full Beaver Moon
• November’s full Moon is traditionally called the Beaver 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 winter furs.
• In 2021, November’s full Moon occurs on Friday, November 19, at 3:59 A.M. EST.
• Catch a Partial Lunar Eclipse
• On the night of November 19, a partial lunar eclipse will be visible from parts of North America. The Moon will enter the penumbra at 1:00 AM EST on November 19 (10:00 PM PST, November 18) and umbra at 2:18 AM EST on November 19 (11:18 PM EST, November 18). It will leave the umbra at 5:47 AM EST (2:47 AM PST) and penumbra at 7:06 AM EST (4:06 AM PST) on November 19.



NOVEMBER WEATHER

According to weather folklore, a heavy November snow will last until April.

November Weather Folklore

• If there’s ice in November that will bear a duck, there’ll be nothing after but sludge and muck.
• November take flail; let ships no more sail.
• If trees show buds in November, the winter will last until May.
• There is no better month in the year to cut wood than November.
• Ice in November brings mud in December.
• A heavy November snow will last until April.



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. For more information on November go to this wonderful source.