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

  April 18^this Good Friday.

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

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

      April 28^th is National Arbor Day.

Other amusing days:

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

  April 7^th National No Housework Day (Wow!)

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

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

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

      April 26^th 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

Weather & Diamonds!

"Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend"

"Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White"

"Raindrops Keep Fallin On My Head"

"Stormy Weather"