We have entered the month of September in 2017. This month is special because it has some unique facts that other months don't have. Here are some unique facts about September:
1. Origin of September's Name
While other months are usually named after deities, September is no different. The name September comes from the word “septem” which means the number 7. The reason is because in the ancient Roman calendar, September was the 7th month, before January and February were included in the calendar.
2.The First Month of Fall and Spring
In the northern and southern hemispheres, countries experience 4 seasons. However, the seasons experienced by people in the northern and southern hemispheres are different. In September, the northern hemisphere is in the first month of fall while those in the southern hemisphere are beginning to enter spring.
3.Barley Month
The Anglo Saxons who inhabit western and northern Europe call September as Gerst Monath which means barley barley. This is because in September the farmers there began harvesting barley crops which were their food crops at that time.
4.Fire Moon Symbol
Although September is not named after an ancient Roman god, the month is still associated with one of their gods, the god Volcan. Volcan was known as the god of fire and volcanoes, so this month is also known as the month of fire.
5.9th month with 9 letters
September, which is the 9th month, also has a letter count of 9. Other than September, no other month has the same number of letters in that order.
6.Only 19 days in England
In 1752 when the Roman or Gregorian calendar system changed, in England this month only lasted 19 days. This is because during the transition of the Julius calendar to the Gregorian calendar, the 3rd to the 13th of September was omitted to adjust the day to the ongoing season.
7.Month of Rice and Chicken in America
September in America is celebrated as national rice month and national chicken month. The aim is for Americans to eat healthier food.
8.Morning Glory Flower
Flower birth Flower birth or flowers that symbolize a person's birth in each month are considered to bring good luck to the owner. September has a morning glory flowers as its birth symbol. This beautiful flower that includes vines symbolizes love and eternity.
9.Shakespeare's plays
William Shakespeare is a very popular writer especially with his play Romeo and Juliet. While other months are often mentioned in his plays, September is the only month he never mentioned in any of his plays.
