April

 “April showers bring May Flowers,” or so the old saying goes. It is akin to where the name comes from. Aperio is the Latin word, “to open or bud.” 

 The month starts of course with April Fools’ Day, the silly event to pull-a-joke on someone. May you not be affected. April Fools’ Day has been dated back as far as ancient Rome.

Cultural days celebrated:

  April 12th is the start of Passover. It begins at sundown.

  April 18this Good Friday.

      April 20th is Easter Sunday (May 5th is Orthodox Easter).

      April 22nd is Earth Day…it is 55th time we celebrate it.

      April 28th is National Arbor Day.

Other amusing days:

      April 5th International Pillow Fight Day (GO FOR IT!)

  April 7th National No Housework Day (Wow!)

      April 17th Blah, Blah, Blah Day (SAYS IT ALL!)

      April 20th Go Fly a Kite Day (Maybe more than just a kite!)

      April 26th National Richter Scale Day (Be all shook up!)

      April 26th National Sense of Smell Day (May your nose be happy!)

Seasonal recipes:

Risotto with Scallops and Asparagus. Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie.

Birthstone is a Diamond. The flowers are Daisy and Sweet Pea.

Source:

https://www.almanac.com/content/month-april-holidays-fun-facts-folklore