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 1 is Diwali and All Saints’ Day.
- November 2 is Sadie Hawkins Day.
- November 3 at 2 A.M. is the end of Daylight Saving Time. Set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night at bedtime! See more about DST.
- November 4 is Will Rogers Day.
- November 5 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 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! What is an Indian Summer?
- November 19 is Discovery of Puerto Rico Day.
- November 28 is Thanksgiving Day (U.S.). Understand the history and origins of Thanksgiving.
- The day after Thanksgiving, November 29 this year, is known as Black Friday.
“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. 6: 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 2024, November’s full Moon occurs on Friday, 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.