April
April’s birthstone is the diamond.
The birth flower is typically listed as either the common daisy (Bellis perennis) or the sweet pea.
The zodiac signs for the month of April are Aries (until April 19) and Taurus (April 20 onwards)
April’s birthstone is the diamond.
The birth flower is typically listed as either the common daisy (Bellis perennis) or the sweet pea.
The zodiac signs for the month of April are Aries (until April 19) and Taurus (April 20 onwards)
The resilient daffodil is the first flower to bloom in the spring and is a symbol of strength, courage, and hope. Although cancer can strike anyone, maintaining healthy habits like a nutritious diet, exercise, and avoiding smoking can help you lower your risk of certain cancers.
Every year, the Canadian Cancer Society’s (CCS) Daffodil Campaign unites Canadians to take action for the nearly half of Canadians expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.
World Water Day is an annual United Nations (UN) observance day held on 22 March that highlights the importance of fresh water. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The theme of each year focuses on topics relevant to clean water, sanitation and hygiene.
It remembers St Patrick, a missionary who converted many of Ireland’s inhabitants to Christianity in the 5th century. His feast day also celebrates Irish culture.
People who have an Irish background or enjoy Irish culture may hold Irish themed parties and serve traditional dishes, such as Colcannon or Irish stew. Colcannon is a dish of mashed potatoes mixed with kale or cabbage and Irish stew is traditionally made with lamb and root vegetables. Traditional Irish drinks include stout, a dark beer, and whiskey. Other parties may be themed around the color green. Guests may be expected to wear green clothes and only green food and drink is served.
In modern times, the Ides of March is best known as the date on which Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC. Caesar was stabbed to death at a meeting of the Senate. As many as 60 conspirators, led by Brutus and Cassius, were involved. According to Plutarch, a seer had warned that harm would come to Caesar on the Ides of March.
Caesar’s death was a closing event in the crisis of the Roman Republic, and triggered the civil war that would result in the rise to sole power of his adopted heir Octavian (later known as Augustus).