April, 2025
April was the second month of the earliest Roman calendar, before Ianuarius and Februarius were added by King Numa Pompilius about 700 BC. It became the fourth month of the calendar year (the year when twelve months are displayed in order) during the time of the decemvirs about 450 BC, when it was 29 days long. The 30th day was added back during the reform of the calendar undertaken by Julius Caesar in the mid-40s BC, which produced the Julian calendar. (According to Wikipedia)
Observance: In Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox tradition, April is the Month of the Resurrection of the Lord. April and March are the months in which the moveable Feast of Easter Sunday is celebrated.
Zodiac Signs: Aries & Taurus
Birthstone: Diamond
Noteworthy Dates:
April 1st: April Fool’s Day
April 12th: Passover
April 12th: Full Moon (Pink Moon)
April 13th: Palm Sunday
April 15th: Jackie Robinson Day
April 15th: Tax Day (USA)
April 18th: Good Friday
April 20th: Easter Sunday
April 22nd: Earth Day
April 25th: Arbor Day
April 27th: New Moon