WHAT HAPPENS IN APRIL?

The 4th month of the year brings us April Fools’ Day, Earth Day, and the chance for some rain.

According to early Roman calendar, April was the second month but became fourth when they started to use January as the first month. The name originally came from Aprilis, meaning 'to open'. In April, small animals that were hibernating usually come out and the birds fly back northward to settle, bees and butterflies begin to gather nectar. In some parts of the world, April is planting time but in other parts, it's the harvest season. Because of the nice warm weather of April, amateur athletes begin to go outside. People usually do huge spring cleaning and mowing. The first day of April begins with April Fool's day.

Below are some more interesting facts about April:

April 23rd is known as the Feast day of the Patron Saint of England.

1. The birthstone for April is the diamond.

2. The zodiac signs for April are Aries (March 21 - April 19) and Taurus (April 20 - May 20).

3. The birth flower of April is typically the Sweet Pea or the Daisy.

4. Global Child Nutrition Month

5. Humor Month

6. Mathematics Awareness Month

7. On April 4, 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty was signed.
8. On April 11, 1814, Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled to the island of Elba and he was abdicated as Emperor of the French.
9. April 1 - April Fools' Day
10. April 5 - Arbor Day
11. April 22 - Earth Day
12. Thai New Year in Thailand
13. Khmer New Year in Cambodia

Information taken from: http://www.famousbirthdays.com

But what is actually APRIL FOOL'S DAY. Watch the video below to find out more about it: