January

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• January’s birthstoneis the garnet, which represents constancy.
• Its birth flower is the cottage pink Dianthus caryophyllusor galanthus as well as the traditional carnation.
• The Japanese floral emblem of January is the camellia(Camellia sinensis).
• In Finnish, the month of tammikuumeans the heart of the winter and because the name literally means “oak moon”, it can be inferred that the oak tree is the heart of the grand forest with many valuable trees as opposed to the typical Arctic forests, which are typically pine and spruce. The photograph of a large tree covered with ice against a blue sky is a familiar scene during Finland’s winter.
• The zodiacsigns for the month of January are Capricorn (until January 19) and Aquarius (January 20 onwards).
• The name of the full moonoccurring in January is the wolf moon.

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Alzheimer Awareness Month

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During this month, we at the Society encourage organizations across Canada, and individuals like you, to learn more about dementia and its stark impact on Canadians.

By understanding what people living with dementia experience in their day-to-day-lives – their struggles, their successes and their hopes – together we can raise awareness of dementia throughout Canada.

Awareness is the first step to fighting stigma, reinforcing human rights and pushing for policy change, as well as other actions that can lift up Canadians living with dementia.

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Jan. 1st. – New Years Day

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New Year’s Day is observed on January 1, the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar as well as the Julian calendar used in ancient Rome. It is often celebrated with fireworks at the stroke of midnight as the new year starts.

Celebrations such as parades, concerts, church services, family meals etc. are held world-wide on January 1 as part of New Year’s Day.

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Dec. 31st – New Years Eve

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Every year on December 31st, people around the world celebrate New Year’s Eve, the last day of the year. It’s a day to say “goodbye” to the old and “hello” to the new.

There are many reasons this day is one of the biggest nights of the year. Not just because it’s a time of big parties and celebrations all around the world. New Year’s Eve can be a significant turning point in your life. It’s a time to reflect on the past year and all of the lessons you have learned. It can be a time you decide to start making better choices. If you have had a rough year, New Year’s Eve offers a feeling of relief. You can be thankful that the year is finally over

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Dec. 26th. – Boxing Day

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Boxing Day is a day after Christmas Day. It is called “Boxing Day” because – starting in medieval Britain – servants had a day off and would receive a gift box on this day.

It started as a day to give gifts to the household staff of Britain’s upper classes but has morphed into a sort of shopping holiday of its own. In fact, its one of the most popular days to return Christmas gifts to the stores.

 

 

 

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