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20 interesting facts about October
Between September and November, October is the tenth month of the Gregorian calendar.
October is considered by many to be a real time of season change, in both the northern and southern hemispheres.
For those in the North, autumn is really starting and the nights are getting cooler.
The harvest festivals have ended, and the nights get longer and longer with the day.
October is also the time to start stocking up firewood for the long winter to ensure you stay warm through spring.
It's no surprise that October is completely different for people living in the Southern Hemisphere.
Spring has blossomed in all its glory, and life gets more comfortable with the times.
You can still find cooler nights but overall, this is a great time to get out and enjoy the warmth of the sun.
Like every other month of the year, October has a lot to show for itself.
Let's take a look at the origins of October, the traditions we celebrate throughout October as well as some of the fun little events to put it all together!
Today, the meaning behind October's name is no longer accurate.
There are seven months in the year with 31 days and October is June among them.
The Anglo-Saxons name for October is Winterfylleth, with its name containing winter and full moon, respectively.
The Saxons also have a name for October. Theirs is Wyn Monath, which translates as "wine month" because it is the time of year for wine making.
October is a pretty good time of year if you live in the Northern Hemisphere.
Twyford Cathedral in Hampshire, UK has a tradition of ringing the bell every year on October 7. The origins of this tradition date back to the 18th century when a local by the name of William David was lost in a thick fog.
The first full moon after Harvest Moon usually falls in October and even has a given name.
The world-famous Indian spiritual and political leader Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869. He is famous worldwide for his nonviolent resistance against British colonial rule.
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, you'll be rewarded for keeping an eye on the sky in October, as you can see the Draconid Meteor Shower.
A more impressive meteor shower visible in both hemispheres is the Orionid meteor shower, which runs from October 2 through early November. It is named after Orion as it is usually visible in
On October 1, 1949, the People's Republic of China was established.
Oktoberfest beer festival in Bavaria takes place every year in Munich, Germany.
October has only one birth stone, but with this brilliant stone, who needs another?
It wouldn't be October without Halloween, the festival was held on October 31st. The origins of the celebration go back to the Gaelic people of today's England, Scotland and Ireland, who hosted the festival.
Another Halloween tradition, although fairly modern, is the annual broadcast of Simpsons' Halloween special - the episode Treehouse of Horror.
In October, there are two distinctly different blooming flowers, the pastel-colored cosmic flower and the radiant marigold.
There are a staggering number of holidays and celebrations held around the world in October.
Some of the more bizarre holidays celebrated in the United States deserve to be listed separately, and we're sure you'll agree!
People born in October can be born under one of two very different star signs.
If you live in the UK and love McDonald's, then this is the address for you.
As you can see, October is a pretty great time of the year.
No matter where you are in the world, the weather is simply amazing, with nature fully visible to all who step outside.
For many people, October goes on until Halloween and all the celebrations that come with it, and then it ends too quickly!
