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Curiouser & Curiouser · Learn Something New Every Day: July
The seventh month of the Gregorian calendar year is named in honor of Julius Caesar, who was elected Pontifex Maximus in 63 B.C.; during what was then a 355 day year. A year after Caesar completed his calendar he was assassinated on the Ides of March; they renamed the seventh month July in his honor. In an earlier calendar the fifth month (of ten) was originally named Quintilis after Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus, a Roman Emperor who died in 270 B.C.
“When the Romans added new months, Quintilis and other months were adjusted. The new solar year would consist of 365 days, adding 10 to the total.” Eventually Pope Gregory would reform the calendar further in 1582, though a few countries utilized the Julian calendar well into the twentieth century. (e.g. Russia, China, & the Eastern Orthodox Church)
During July we in the Northern Hemisphere are well into the dog days of summer, which continue into August. It’s hot, people. Damned hot. This month celebrates ice cream… a lot. There are seven ice-cream related holidays during the month of July. “July’s full moon is called the Buck Moon…during the month of July, a male deer’s antlers grow the fastest & reach its annual growth potential” (nationaldaycalendar.com)
In the Southern Hemisphere, it is the second month of winter. July is the coldest month on average in the Southern Hemisphere causing ‘Christmas in July’ to be celebrated in Australia.
by: Daniel Eskeridge
by: Daniel Eskeridge
Astrological Information • Flowers • Birthstone
If you’re born in July, you’re either a Cancer or Leo; a crab or a lion; water or fire.
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Cancer (June 21 – July 22): The fourth sign of the zodiac is a water sign ruled by the Moon. The symbol of cancer is the crab. Being ruled by the Moon, these people are often highly creative & intuitive. A good word to describe them would be sensitive, but at times they can be oversensitive & insecure. Their empathy & good sense of humour win them many admirers but their moodiness can also be confusing.
Leo (July 23 to august 22): the fifth sign of the zodiac is a fire sign ruled by the Sun. The symbol of Leo is the lion. Like the Sun, these people are magnetic & bright, attracting the attention of everything they influence; charismatic would be a good word to describe them. Their lives are typically full of activity & they are often courageous, natural leaders but they are also prone to arrogance & attention seeking.
{Source: The Element Encyclopedia of Birthdays, Cheung, 2007}
July birth flowers are larkspur & waterlily. The larkspur is symbolic of a beautiful spirit, swiftness & general positivity & strong bonds of love. (It blooms in indigo, which is my favourite colour, & difficult to find). It doesn’t bloom until fall & like the rose, the larkspur’s colours have special meaning:
- Pink = fickleness
- White = happiness
- Purple = first loved
- Blue (Indigo) = grace
Per floraly.com.au – “water lilies are often associated with birth & resurrection because of their striking ability to emerge from the water. Because of their white petals, you’ll also find them symbolising purity & majesty. But the most interesting thing the water lily symbolises is enlightenment.” Much like the Larkspur, the water lily’s colour is symbolic:
- White = purity & mental purity
- Purple = power
- Red = pure love & romance
- Blue = the power of knowledge
July Birthstone: Ruby – a valuable gemstone found predominantly in Myanmar & Vietnam. Rubies vary in shades from blood red to pinkish-red & signify wealth & prosperity.
By: Cora Niele
by: Claude Monet
Fast Facts About July ••• per: Nationaldaycalendar.com
- Several countries celebrate their independence in July including Canada, the United States, and France.
- July has 31 (damned hot) days.
- The Bikini debuted in July 1948.
- Neil Armstrong put the first footprints on the moon in July of 1969.
- Notable people born in July:
- Emily Bronte
- Ernest Hemingway
- Princess Diana
- Thurgood Marshall
- Medgar Evers
- Jane Lynch
- Ida B. Wells
- Nelson Mandela
- Robin Williams
- Janet Reno
- George W. Bush
The Avenue in the Rain
by: Frederick Childe Hassam
This painting hung in the Obama White House in the Oval Office.
Celebrate Every Day • July by the Month
- National Fragile X Awareness Month
- National Hemp Month
- National Contract Sewing Month
- National Anti-Boredom month
- National Grilling Month
- World Watercolour Month
- National Peach Month
- National Picnic Month
- National Blueberry Month
- National Independent Retailer Month
- National Ice Cream Month
- National Hot dog Month
- National horseradish Month
- National Culinary Arts Month
- National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
- National Baked Bean. Month
Celebrate Every Day • July By the Week
- Nude Recreation Week (Week after 4th of July)
- Be Nice to Jersey Week (First Full Week in July)
- Nat. Zoo Keepers Week (Begins Third Sunday in July)
- Hepatitis Awareness Week (Week of 28 July)
- Nat. Moth Week (Last week in July)
- Parenting Gifted Children Week (Third Week in July)
- Captive nations Week (Third Week in July)
- Major League Baseball All-Star Week (Changes Annually in July)
- Everybody Deserves a Massage Week (Changes Annually in July)
- Nat. Farriers Week (Second Week in July)
Celebrate Every Day • July by the Day
- Nat. Gingersnap Day
Nat. Creative Ice Cream Flavours Day
Nat. U.S. Postage Stamp Day
Nat. Postal Worker Day - Nat. Wildland Firefighter Day
Nat. Anisette Day - International Plastic Bag Free Day
Nat. Fried Clam Day
Nat. Chocolate Wafer Day
Nat. Eat Your Beans Day
Nat. Compliment Your Mirror Day - Alice In Wonderland Day
U.S.A. Independence Day
Nat. Caesar salad Day
Nat. Barbecued Spareribs Day - Nat. Hawaii Day
Nat. Bikini Day
Nat. Graham Cracker Day
Nat. Apple Turnover Day
Nat. Workaholics Day - Nat. Play Outside Day (First Saturday Each Month)
Nat. Hand Roll Day
Nat. Hop-A-Park Day (First Saturday in July)
Nat. Fried Chicken Day - Nat. Koi Day
Nat. Day of Rock ’N’ Roll
Nat. Dive Bar Day
Nat. Macaroni Day
Nat. Strawberry Sundae Day
Nat. Father-Daughter Take A Walk Day - Nat. Raspberry Day
Nat. Freezer Pop Day
Nat. Chocolate with Almonds Day - Nat. Dimples Day
Cow Appreciation Day (Changes Annually)
Nat. Sugar Cookie Day - Chronic Disease Day
Nat. Piña Colada Day
Nat. Kitten Day
Nat. Clerihew Day - Nat. 7-Eleven Day
Nat. Mojito Day
All-American Pet Photo Day
Nat. Blueberry Muffin Day
Nat. Rainier Cherry Day
Nat. Cheer Up the Lonely Day - Nat. French Fry Day (Second Friday in July)
Eat Your Jello Day
Collector Car Appreciation Day (Changes Annually)
Paper Bag Day
Nat. Pecan Pie Day
Nat. Different Coloured Eyes Day
Nat. Simplicity Day - Nat. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day
Nat. Beans ’N’ Franks Day
Nat. Delaware Day - Nat. Mac & Cheese Day
Nat. Nude Day
Nat. Tape Measure Day
Nat. Grand Marnier Day - Social Media Giving Day
Nat. Get Out of the Doghouse Day (Third Monday in July)
Nat. Gummi Worm Day
Nat. Tapioca Pudding Day
Nat. I love Horses Day
Nat. Pet Fire Safety Day
Nat. Give Something Away Day - Corn Fritters Day
Nat. Personal Chef Day - Nat. Hot Dog Day (Third Wednesday in July)
Nat. Lottery Day
Nat. Tattoo Day
World Emoji Day
Nat. Yellow Pig Day
Nat. Wrong Way Corrigan Day
Nat. Peach Ice Cream Day - Nat. Tropical Fruit Day
Nat. Dole Whip® Day
Get To Know Your Customers Day (Third Thursday of Each Quarter)
Nat. Sour Candy Day
Nat. Caviar Day - Nat. Daiquiri Day
International Retainer Day
Nat. Words With Friends Day - Nat. Moon Day
Nat. Pennsylvania Day
Nat. Lollipop Day
Nat. Fortune Cookie Day
Toss Away the “Could Haves” & “Should Haves” Day (Third Saturday in July) - Nat. Be Someone Day
Nat. Junk Food Day
Nat. Lamington Day
Nat. Ice Cream Day (Third Sunday in July) - Nat. Fragile X Awareness Day
Nat. Penuche Fudge Day
Nat. Mango Day
Nat. Hammock Day
Nat. Rat Catcher’s Day - Gorgeous Grandma Day
Nat. Vanilla Ice Cream Day - Nat. Thermal Engineer Day
Nat. Drive-Thru Day
Nat. Cousins Day
Nat. Amelia Earhart Day
Nat. Tequila Day - Nat. Wine & Cheese Day
Nat. Hire a Veteran Day
Nat. Refreshment Day (Fourth Thursday in July)
Nat. Hot Fudge Sundae Day
Nat. Merry-Go-Round Day
Nat. Thread the Needle Day
Nat. Intern Day (Last Thursday in July) - Nat. Bagelfest Day
Nat. Coffee Milkshake Day
Nat. All or Nothing Day
Nat. Disability Independence Day
Nat. Aunt & Uncle’s Day
Nat. Get Gnarly Day (Last Friday in July)
Nat. Talk in an Elevator Day (Last Friday in July)
Nat. System Administrator Appreciation Day (Last Friday in July) - Nat. Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
Nat. Day of the Cowboy (Fourth Saturday in July)
Nat. Scotch Day
Nat. Creme Brûlée Day
Nat. New Jersey Day
Nat. Love is Kind Day - Nat. Parent’s Day (Fourth Sunday in July)
Nat. Waterpark Day
Buffalo Soldiers Day
Nat. Milk Chocolate Day - Nat. Lipstick Day
Nat. Chicken Wing Day
Nat. Lasagna Day - Nat. Climb a Mountain Day
Nat. Whistleblower Day
Nat. Father-In-Law Day
Nat. Cheesecake Day - Nat. Avocado Day
Nat. Mutt Day (31 July & 2 December)
Nat. Raspberry Cake Day
Celebrate Every Day • International Observances
- World UFO Day | 24 June & 2 July
- Int. Reggae Day | 1 July
- Canada Day | 1 July
- Int. Drop a Rock Day | 3 July
- Int. Day of Cooperatives | First Saturday in July
- Int. Kissing Day | 6 July
- Global Forgiveness Day | 7 July
- World Chocolate Day | 7 July
- Int. Town Criers Day | Second Monday in July
- Global Energy Independence Day | 10 July
- World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day | 11 July
- World Population Day | 11 July
- World Kebab Day | Second Friday in July
- Malala Day | 12 July
- Int. Skinny Dip Day | Second Saturday in July
- Bastille Day | 14 July
- World Youth Skills Day | 15 July
- World Snake Day | 16 July
- Day for International Criminal Justice | 17 July
- World Listening Day | 18 July
- Nelson Mandela International Day | 18 July
- Global Hug Your Kids Day | 19 July
- Int. Retainer Day | 19 July
- World Jump Day | 20 July
- Int. Chess Day | 20 July
- World Sjogren’s DAy | 23 July
- Int. Self-Care Day | 24 July
- World Conservation Day | 28 July
- World Hepatitis Day | 28 July
- Int. Tiger Day | 29 July
- World Day Against Trafficking | 30 July
- Int. Day of Friendship | 30 July
- World Ranger Day | 31 July
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