

April

“April showers bring May Flowers,” or so the old saying goes. It is akin to where the name comes from. Aperio is the Latin word, “to open or bud.”
April 1st starts of course with April Fools’ Day, the silly event to pull-a-joke on someone. May you not be affected. April Fools’ Day has been dated back as far as ancient Rome.
April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day
April 3rd Good Friday, Christian
April 4th National School Librarian Day
April 5th Easter Christian
April 7th World Health Day
April 10th National Hug Your Dog Day
April 15th Tax Day
April 22th Earth Day
Seasonal recipes: Risotto with Scallops and Asparagus. Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie.
Birthstone is a Diamond.
The flowers are Daisy and Sweet Pea.
"April hath put a spirit of youth in everything." William Shakespeare
Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
Raindrops Keep Fallin On My Head



