April Fascinating Facts

April was formerly the second month in the ancient Roman year, when March began the calendar. The real origin of its name has been lost. The most common theory is that Aprilis is derived from the Latin verb Aperire, to open, as the opening, or blossoming, of trees and flowers.

Since the Romans often named months for gods (and goddesses), and since April was sacred to Venus, the Roman goddess of love, her festival was held on the first day of Aprilis. Is possible that Aprilis was originally called Aphrilis, a Latin name which comes from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of lnus....