October

The Month of October: Fun Facts, Holidays and more

October is the 10th month of the year and season of pumpkins, fall celebrations and halloween. The month of October is full of Daily Fun & Awareness Holidays, Monthly Observances, worldwide events and traditions, fun recipes, activities and so much more. Find the holidays that resonate with you and keep celebrating everyday! 

 

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All About October

October is the 10th month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and the Julian Calendar. October has 31 days and was named from the Latin "octo" meaning "eight" since it was the 8th month before January and February were added. 

October is the first full month of fall in the northern hemisphere and when the weather really starts to cool down, leaves are changing colors, and a crispness is in the air. 

Holidays & Observances in October

There are many different things you can do in October to make the most of this special month! October is filled with Holidays that are all about the fall season and halloween! 

Daily Fun & Awareness Holidays in October

October is most popularly known for Halloween celebrations, trick-or-treating, fall festivals, pumpkins, and sweets! October is also a time to do something nice for others, know that you matter and see your inner beauty.  It's a month to celebrate your favorite Animal & Pet days, Food days, Earth and Nature days, Fandom days, Positivity days and more. Every day in October is a chance to inspire goodness by being a good example to others. 

Monthly Observances in October

In October, the monthly observances remind us to save energy, be financially aware, and take care of our health. It is the month to appreciate the earth's Caves & Caverns, raise awareness and celebrates foods. 

Fun Fast Facts

  • October is the first full month of fall in the northern hemisphere and spring in the southern hemisphere
  • The Orionid Meteor Shower occurs in October 
  • The Full Moon in October is most commonly called the Hunter's Moon
  • October is Inspire Goodness Month

Born in October

  • If you were born in October, your Astrological Sign is either Virgo or Sagittarius. 
  • Your October Birthstone is most commonly Opal and Tourmaline. Other birthstones for October include Coral and Jasper. The Stone color associated with October is commonly multicolor. 
  • Flowers of the month for October are Marigold and Cosmos. 

A short list of some of the most famous people born in October includes:

Musicians, Artists, Writers, Actors, Athletes
John Lennon
Pablo Picasso

Inventors, Creators, Scientists, Professionals, Businesses
Christopher Columbus
Bill Gates

Historical Leaders
Mahatma Gandhi
Theodore Roosevelt
Margaret Thatcher
Hillary Clinton

 

October Unity

October's Unity theme is to Inspire Goodness. October is a time to get together with friends and family and have fun. This is an opportunity to be a good role model and inspire the good in others by doing nice things, being kind and sharing joy.