NOVEMBER

November is the 11th month of the year and the last one to have 30 days. The name of the month of November has been derived from the Latin word ‘noven’. Noven means nine. Until January and February were added to the calendar, it was the ninth month of the year. November's birthstone is the topaz - symbolic for strength and honor. November’s birth flower is the bright and cheerful chrysanthemum. November has two zodiac signs. If you are born before November 23rd you have the sign of the Scorpio and if you are born after November 23rd you have the sign Sagittarius.

Thanksgiving, one of the most popular American holidays, is celebrated each year on the fourth Thursday of November. On this day, the Americans gather with their friends and relatives to enjoy an extravagant feast.

A number of famous and important people have been born in November. Some of the more notable people include Mark Twain, Leonardo DiCaprio, Winston Churchill, Kurt Vonnegut, and Scarlett Johansson.

November 1 - All Saints Day
November 3 - Housewife's Day
November 6 - Men Make Dinner Day
November 9 - World Freedom Day
November 10 - USMC Day
November 11 - Veteran's Day
November 13 - Caregiver Appreciation Day
November 14 - Operating Room Nurse Day
November 17 - World Peace Day
November 20 - Universal Children's Day
November 22 - Adoption Day
November 27 - Thanksgiving
November 28 - Black Friday
November 30 - Advent Begins

DECEMBER

December is the 12th month of the year and has 31 days, it is also the first month of winter. This month brings with it snow, family, feasts, and fun. The birthstone for December is Turquoise and the astological signs are Sagittarius and Capricorn. December is AIDS Awareness Month and Universal Human Rights Month. On December 14, 1791, the Bill of Rights was passed. Walt Disney, Lebron James, Jimmy Buffet, and Sir Isaac Newton were all born in December.

December 1 - World Aids Awareness Day

December 6 - Bartender Appreciation Day

December 7 - Pearl Harbor Day

December 9 - Christmas Card Day

December 10 - Human Rights Day

December 12 - Poinsettia Day

December 14 - International Children's Day

December 16 - National Chocolate Covered Anything Day

December 18 - Bake Cookies Day

December 20 - Go Caroling Day

December 23 - Festivus

December 24 - Christmas Eve

December 25 - Christmas

December 26 - Boxing Day

December 31 - New Years' Eve