April is named after the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite. The birthstone for people born in April is the diamond, one of the hardest substances on earth, and one that formed deep in the earth. April is the first month of the year that has 30 days. Also, this is the only month that has the letter ‘I’ in its name!

April birthdays include Noah Webster, Leonardo da Vinci, William Shakespeare, Charlie Chaplin, Shirley Temple, Jane Goodall & Emma Watson.

April 2 - Reconciliation Day

April 4 - School Librarian Day

April 5 -Easter

April 7 - National Beer Day

April 8 - Zoo Lovers Day

April 10 - 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 - World Art Day

April 16 - Stress Awareness Day

April 18 - Husband Appreciation Day

April 20 - Volunteer Recognition Day

April 21 - Kindergarten Day

April 22 - Earth Day/Administrative Professionals Day

April 23 - Lover's Day

April 28 - Kiss Your Mate Day

May is the end of spring and the official start of summer. While most of the world celebrates May 1 as May Day, in Hawaii it is celbrated as Lei Day. May is the month that the Eurovision song contest is held every year. It is also a special month for Star Wars fans -  May the 4th is celebrated as Star Wars Day. Cinco de Mayo (May 5) is the day that celebrates the victory of the Mexicans over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862. The birthstone for May is the emerald. The zodiac sign for May are Taurus and Gemini.

Famous people born in May include David Beckham, John F. Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn, Tina Fey, George Clooney,  and Cher.

May 1 - May Day

May 2 - Brother & Sister Day

May 3 - Garden Meditation Day

May 4 - Bird Day

May 5 - Cinco de Mayo

May 6 - School, National Teacher's  Nurse's Day

May 8 - World Red Cross Day

May 10 - Mother's Day

May 12 - Child Care Provider Day

May 13 - National Receptionist Day

May 15 - Police Officer's Memorial Day

May 19 - Plant A Vegetable Garden Day

May 20 - Pick Strawberries Day

May 21 - National Waiters and Waitresses Day

May 25 - Memorial Day

May 30 - Water A Flower Day