MARCH 2023
March is the 3rd month of the year and has 31 days. It is the first month of Spring which begins between March 19-21. March is named after Mars, the Roman god of war. As the saying goes, March comes “in like a lion, out like a lamb.” Apart from being the month of Saint Patrick's Day, March is also Women's History Month and Red Cross month. Easter is sometimes celebrated in March. March's flower is the daffodil and the birthsone is aquamarine.
March 1 - World Compliment Day
March 3 - Caregiver Appreciation Day
March 6 - Dentist's Day
March 8 - International (Working) Women’s Day
March 11 - Johnny Appleseed Day
March 12 - Girl Scouts Day
March 14 - Learn About Butterflies Day
March 16 - Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
March 15 - Ides of March
March 17 - St. Patrick's Day
March 20 - 1st Day of Spring
March 23 - National Puppy Day
March 27 - National "Joe" Day
March 28 - Weed Appreciation Day
March 29 - National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
March 30 - National Doctor's Day
APRIL 2023
There is more to April than April Fool's Day! April is named for the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite. The birthstone for April is the diamond. The zodiac signs are Aries and Taurus. The birth flowers for the month of April are the sweet pea and the daisy. Easter is almost always in April, and, with it comes other Christian celebrations such as Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. Famous people born in April include Jane Goodall, Jackie Chan, Leonardo daVinci and William Shakespeare.
April 1 - April Fool's Day
April 2 - Reconciliation Day
April 4 - School Librarian Day
April 5 -National Dandelion Day
April 7 - Good Friday
April 9 - Easter Sunday
April 10 - National Siblings Day
April 11 - Barbershop Quartet Day
April 12 - Walk on Your Wild Side Day
April 13 - International Plant Appreciation Day
April 14 - Ex Spouse Day
April 15 - Income Taxes Due
April 17 - Patriots Day
April 20 - Volunteer Recognition Day
April 21 - Kindergarten Day
April 22 - Earth Day
April 23 - Lover's Day
April 26 - Administrative Professionals Day
April 28 - Kiss Your Mate Day