Fun Facts

September

So, Summer has ended and autumn begins!

September is the only month with the same number of letters in its name as the number of the month: it is the ninth month and has nine letters.

September is regarded as the start to the farming year, with the harvest all gathered in. September is also the start of the time for traditional feasts, festivals, and fairs. Modern-day carnivals and fairs are rooted in the traditions of agricultural hiring fairs and feast celebrations of ‘harvest home’.

The name “September” comes from an old Roman word, “septem,” which actually means 7. That’s right – September was the seventh month of the year on the Roman calendar – It did not become the ninth month until the advent of the Gregorian calendar.

The Romans believed that September was looked after by the god of fire. So they always expected fires and volcanic eruptions to occur during this month.

There are more pop and classic songs with “September” in the title than any other month.