Welcome to April.
April is the fourth month of the year in our modern day Gregorian calendar.
Naming April - Aphrodite’s Month
April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar and its predecessor, the Julian calendar. Its name is derived from the latin word aperit, which means to open. It is considered that April is the month of the growing season and when trees and flowers begin to “open”. It is also believed that the month’s name is named after the Greek goddess, Aphrodite (Aphros).
Old English - April or Aprilis
Latin name - Aprilis or Aperit - to open
Greek - Aphro - short for Aphrodite
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History of April
April was originally the second month of the year in early versions of the Roman calendar and consisted of 30 days. It became the fourth month consisting of only 29 days when January was designated the first month of the year around 450 BCE. The month became 30 days long again when Julius Caesar reformed the calendar.
Fourth Month
April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar and consists of 30 days. It is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and fall (autumn) in the Southern hemisphere.
April starts on the same day of the week as July and ends on the same day of the week as December in common years. During leap years, April starts on the same day of the week as January.
Birth Flower and Stone
April’s birth flower is the daisy and sweet pea.
The birthstone for April is the diamond which symbolizes innocence.
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