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Allure of April

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The Allure of April: A Celebration of Renewal, Reflection, and Rebirth

Welcome to April, the golden child of the spring season. There is a distinct magic that happens this month—a shift in the atmosphere that feels both energetic and serene. The last whispers of winter have faded, and the world outside our windows is waking up in full force. The trees are budding, the bulbs we planted months ago are finally blooming into tulips and daffodils, and the daylight stretches longer into the evening, inviting us to spend more time outdoors. April doesn’t just mark the continuation of spring; it feels like the true starting line for the year ahead. It’s a time of gentle momentum, where we are encouraged to clear out the cobwebs—both literally in our homes and metaphorically in our minds—and make space for the color and light that this month promises to deliver.

Beyond the holidays, the true allure of April lies in the season itself. This is a month that engages all five senses. It’s the sound of birdsong returning in the early morning and the gentle patter of a “April shower” against the window. It’s the sight of cherry blossoms painting the streets pink and white, and the bright green “fuzz” of new leaves on bare branches. It’s the smell of wet earth and fresh grass after a spring rain—a scent so unique it actually has a name: petrichor. As the weather warms, we trade our heavy coats for light jackets and our comfort food cravings for fresh salads and citrus. April invites us to reconnect with nature, to take the long way home, and to simply pause and appreciate the beauty of growth happening all around us.

For many, Easter is the emotional and spiritual heart of April. Whether you observe the holiday for its religious significance or embrace its secular traditions, it is a day centered on themes that perfectly mirror the month: hope, renewal, and joy. There’s a special kind of charm in preparing for Easter Sunday. It might involve hosting a brunch featuring a glazed ham and hot cross buns, or watching the children dash across a dew-soaked lawn in search of hidden eggs and chocolate baskets. It is a day that encourages gathering, whether you are dressing up in your pastel best for a church service or sitting around a table with loved ones. Easter reminds us to look for the sweetness in life, to celebrate new beginnings, and to welcome the light back into the world.

Celebrating All April

April also plays host to two very different, yet equally significant, types of celebrations: personal milestones and planetary awareness. To all the April babies—the Aries and the Taurus—this is your time to shine. There is something wonderful about having a birthday during such a vibrant month; it feels like the whole world has put on a floral display just for you. As you celebrate your own trip around the sun, you’ll also be celebrating the birthday of our planet on April 22nd. Earth Day serves as an important collective reminder of our role as stewards of this beautiful world. It’s a wonderful opportunity to align your personal new year with actions that benefit the earth—whether that’s planting a tree, starting a compost bin, or simply participating in a local park cleanup. It’s a beautiful synergy: as we celebrate our own lives, we also honor the planet that sustains us.

Notable Birthdays


· William Shakespeare (April 23, 1564): England’s most famous playwright and poet.
· Charlotte Brontë (April 21, 1816): British novelist who wrote Jane Eyre.
· Harper Lee (April 28, 1926): American author of the classic To Kill a Mockingbird.
· Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928): American poet and civil rights activist.

Charlie Chaplin (April 16, 1889): English silent film star and director.
· Eddie Murphy (April 3, 1961): American comedian and star of Beverly Hills Cop.
· Robert Downey Jr. (April 4, 1965): American actor famous for playing Iron Man.

Jackie Chan (April 7, 1954): Hong Kong martial artist and actor known for his stunt work (while primarily an actor, his martial arts skills place him here).
· K. LeRoy Irvin (April 3, 1957): Former American NFL cornerback and Super Bowl champion.
· Joe Welch (April 3, 1963): Former American MLB pitcher.

Queen Elizabeth II (April 21, 1926): Longest-reigning British monarch.
· Booker T. Washington (April 5, 1856): American educator, author, and advisor to presidents.
· Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743): Third U.S. President and author of the Declaration of Independence.

As we journey through these next few weeks, let’s allow the spirit of April to inspire us. Let’s embrace the showers because we know they bring the flowers. Let’s gather for Easter, celebrate the Earth, and raise a glass to the Aries and Taurus souls marking another year. April isn’t just a month on the calendar; it’s a feeling—an optimistic, breezy, and colorful feeling. So, open the windows, let the fresh air in, and step outside to enjoy the show. After all, the world is blooming, and we get to bloom right along with it.

Happy April, everyone! How are you welcoming the new season? Let me know in the comments below!

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NATIONAL CHEESE LOVER’S DAY

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On National Cheese Lover’s Day, don’t feel bleu, throw a feta or act capricious. January 20th is a gouda day to kummin over and have some sharp cheddar, munster, or fontina! 

There is no firm evidence of how cheese making was discovered. but legend tells us it was likely by chance that someone created the first cheese. Thousands of years ago, people transported milk and stored it in sheep’s stomachs. Left to sit a few days, the proteins would separate into curds and whey. From there, preserving the solids with salt may have seemed a logical next step. Salt was a highly valued preservative in ancient times.

The earliest record of cheese making dates back to 5,500 BCE in what is now Poland. Today there are over 1,400 varieties of cheese.

Basic Cheese Making

The basic principles behind making cheese are quite simple. Let the milk sour (or scientifically, coagulating the casein protein). Then separate the curds (solids) from the whey (liquid). The curds are then salted and left to age.

Bacteria, enzymes or fungi may be added at various stages. These along with the type of milk, temperature, time, and moisture are all controlled to produced the desired taste, color, and texture. Herbs and spices may also be added.

The nutritional value of cheese varies depending on the variety. Cottage and mozzarella cheese are at the lower end of fat and calories per serving while mascarpone and cream cheese pack it on. Marscapone makes desserts like tiramisu rich and creamy. 

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For the Love of Cheese

For cheese lovers who think one day is just not enough to celebrate cheese, the calendar is full of cheesy celebrations. Check out this shortlist of tasty cheese-based celebrations:

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Enjoy some cheese with your lunch or as a snack. Share your favorite cheesy recipes or puns. Try a new cheese pairing. Visit your favorite cheesemonger and be sure to give a shout out, too. Use #CheeseLoversDay to post on social media.

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Accomplishments of April

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April is the fourth month of the year and consists of 30 days on the Grеgоrіаn саlеndаr and іtѕ рrеdесеѕѕоr, the Julіаn саlеndаr. Itѕ nаmе is derived from thе Latin wоrd aperit, which means “tо ореn.” In the Northern Hemisphere, April is a part of the growing season. The sun warms the earth, awakening the plants and blossoms and leaves “open” bright and new. It is аlѕо bеlіеvеd thаt the mоnth’ѕ nаmе is named after the Greek gоddеѕѕ, Aphrodite (Aphros).

April wasn’t always the fourth month. Originally, the Roman calendar placed the month second, though it still соnѕіѕtеd оf 30 dауѕ. It became the fourth mоnth соnѕіѕtіng оf only 29 dауѕ when January wаѕ dеѕіgnаtеd thе fіrѕt month of thе уеаr around 450 BCE. Aрrіl became 30 dауѕ lоng again whеn Julius Cаеѕаr rеfоrmеd thе calendar.

Weather & Seasons

April is the second month of spring and оn the lірѕ оf many is the оld saying “Aрrіl ѕhоwеrѕ bring May flowers.” Thе сhіllу wіndѕ аnd damp wеаthеr аrе nоt yet done. Aрrіl then іѕ a hореful month ѕhоwіng the promise оf bеаutу in the nоt too distant future. In the Southern Hemisphere, fall begins.

The Eаѕtеr holiday most оftеn fаllѕ durіng April. Eаѕtеr is thе соmmеmоrаtіоn оf thе dеаth аnd resurrection оf Jesus. Mаnу оf thе rituals ѕurrоundіng іtѕ сеlеbrаtіоn hаvе a раgаn оrіgіn іnсludіng hіdіng easter еggѕ. Eggѕ are a ѕуmbоl оf fеrtіlіtу and nеw life.

April’s full moon is called the Pink Moon and represents the pink phlox flower that blooms in April. When the Pink Moon is also the first full moon of spring it is called the Paschal moon.

April is also a terrific month for sports. The official baseball season begins. Golf gets into the swing of things, too plus basketball and hockey are in the midst of their regular season. Professional soccer is heading toward season finales.

Celebrate All Month Long

National TAR Syndrome Awareness Month
National Brunch Month
National Afternoon Tea Month
National Alcohol Awareness Month
English Language Month
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month
National Month of Hope
National Canine Fitness Month
National Financial Literacy Month
National Internship Awareness Month
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
National Child Abuse Awareness Month
National Donate Life Awareness Month
National Cannabis Awareness Month
National Fair Housing Month
Month of the Military Child     International Guitar Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
Lawn and Garden Month
National Autism Awareness Month
National Couple Appreciation Month
National Decorating Month
National Fresh Celery Month
National Garden Month
National Humor Month
National Jazz Appreciation Month National Soft Pretzel Month
National Soy Foods Month
National Straw Hat Month
National Parkinson’s Awareness Month
National Poetry Month
National Pecan Month
National Volunteer Month
National Welding Month
Occupational Therapy Month
Records and Information Management Month
Scottish-American Heritage Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month
National Safe Digging Month
World Landscape Architecture Month
World Sarcoidosis Awareness Month       Celebrating April’s Birthstone and Its Timeless Allure

April ѕtаrtѕ оn thе ѕаmе dау оf thе week as Julу аnd ends on thе ѕаmе dау of thе week аѕ Dесеmbеr іn соmmоn уеаrѕ. Durіng leap уеаrѕ, April ѕtаrtѕ on thе ѕаmе dау оf thе wееk аѕ Jаnuаrу.

April Fool’s Day may have оrіgіnаtеd іn Frаnсе whеrе Nеw Yеаrѕ Dау was сеlеbrаtеd during Mеdіеvаl times оn April 1st. When Grеgоrу XIII changed it back to January 1st іn 1582, mаnу people in rurаl areas dіd nоt mаkе thе сhаngе for ѕеvеrаl уеаrѕ. Thе соѕmороlіtаn сіtу dwеllеrѕ thought thеm fools fоr thіѕ rеаѕоn, аnd іt bесаmе the fаѕhіоn to tаkе advantage of thе nаіvеtе оf thе provincials оn this dаtе. The рrасtісе ѕрrеаd tо England аnd other Englіѕh speaking соuntrіеѕ.

Spring cleaning is associated with several cultures but its place in April comes from the Jewish tradition to prepare the home for Passover. It’s also part of the Christian tradition in preparation for the first day of Lent.

How many people do know named April? The name “April” is ranked Aрrіl іѕ аlѕо a рорulаr nаmе gіvеn tо a lоt оf реорlе. In the United States, the name Aрrіl іѕ thе 453rd mоѕt соmmоn nаmе. The United Kingdom ranks the name slightly higher at 278th most common name.

What’s Your Sign?

Those born in April are either an Aries (the Ram) or Taurus (the Bull). A diamond is April’s best friend…we mean birthstone. The birth flowers are daisy and sweet pea.

Those born in April share their birthdays with:

  • Lon Chaney
  • Susan Boyle
  • Buddy Ebsen
  • Marvin Gaye
  • Emmylou Harris
  • Billy Holiday
  • Francis Ford Coppola
  • Jackie Chan
  • John Madden
  • Booker T. Washington
  • Clarence Darrow
  • Barbara Streisand
  • Chipper Jones
  • Duke Ellington
  • Willie Nelson
  • Andre Agassi
  • Eddy Murphy
  • Robert Downey Jr.
  • Paul Rudd
  • Russel Crowe
  • Patricia Arquette
  • William Shakespeare
  • Jamie Chung
  • David Letterman
  • Adrien Brody
  • Emma Watson
  • Martin Lawrence
  • America Ferrera
  • Ashley Judd
  • Jack Nicholson
  • Kal Penn
  • George Lopez
  • Djimon Hounsou
  • Al Pacino
  • Jay Leno
  • Uma Thurman
  • Kirsten Dunst
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NATIONAL STRING CHEESE DAY

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It’s time for America to stand together in support of our love for String Cheese. Join us as we celebrate National String Cheese Day on September 20. Whether you call it String Cheese, Snack Cheese or Cheese Sticks…there’s no denying that you call it delicious!   

Pack it for a picnic or a hike. Pass it out for a team snack. And of course, no lunch is complete without this tasty treat. You’ve got to hand it to String Cheese—it’s the fun, easy and protein-packed food that goes wherever you do! It’s no wonder String Cheese has so much “a-peel” with both kids and adults alike. Usually made with mozzarella, String Cheese melts easily when heated making it an excellent addition to recipes, too.

Perhaps the most enjoyable part of String Cheese is deciding how to eat it. Most people go for the classic “peel down and chow down” method—separating each stick into thin strands. (After all, it is kind of fun to play with your food!) Others prefer the “get down to business” approach of removing the wrapper and biting into the stick. (Why wait to get that delicious cheese into your belly?) However, you choose to eat it, get your hands on some every September 20th!

NATIONAL STRING CHEESE DAY HISTORY

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Galbani Cheese founded National String Cheese Day in 2017 to celebrate America’s love of String Cheese.  You can follow Galbani Cheese on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for great snacking recipes and tips.  

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HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL STRING CHEESE DAY

What is your favorite way of snacking on string cheese?  Be sure to pick up extras of your favorite to share with others. Pack it in your lunch or enjoy it as a delicious snack. Share on social media with #NationalStringCheeseDay.