30 Reasons Why April is the Best Month

Here's Why April is Such a Great Month...

For many of us, the month of April is generally considered to be a happy time of the year. April is the start of a new season, and for many, a sense of new hope. 

Here, we look at 30 reasons why April is a lot better than many people give it credit for - in fact, it could even be the best month of the year... 

Diamond Birthstone

 Those who were born in April have a diamond as their birthstone, which represents innocence. Their birth flower is either a Daisy or a Sweet Pea.

Easter! 

Easter weekend, most of the time, falls in the month of April. It may not be quite as popular as Christmas, but it's just as important to Christians all over the world. Plus there's the endless amounts of chocolate, and an extended holiday weekend. 

Spring! 

Technically, for us Northern Hemisphere folk, the season of spring starts in March, but we don't really start to see it until April kicks in. Spring is the happiest season of the year, for many of us. 

April Fools' Day

April starts off with a prank, and let's face it, who doesn't enjoy pranking a friend from time to time? 

National Sourdough Bread Day 

Sourdough is one of the nation's favourite breads, and so April 1st is the perfect time to indulge in some, be in homemade, or from your local bakery. 

Happiness 

April is widely considered to be one of the happiest months of the year. The departure of winter, and the emergence of spring is the main reason for this. 

Gardening

If you are a keen gardener, then April is definitely the month for you. With the weather warming up, but with plenty of showers, too, it's the perfect season for your garden and plants to thrive. 

Earth Day

Earth Day is an annual event held on April 22nd dedicated to the environmental protection of our planet. It's considered to be one of the most important international days in our calendar. 

World Penguin Day

Yes, that's right, there's a day for our favourite little friends, and it falls in 25th April. 

Ram or Bull?

If you were born in April your Zodiac sign is either Aries or Taurus. Aries (the ram) are natural born leaders with fiery tempers, and the Taurus, (the bull) is dependable but stubborn.

Special Flowers 

The flowers for the month of April are the daisy and the sweet pea, signifying the start of the blooming season. Tulips are also celebrated every April in Europe, Asia and North America. 

Long Walks

April tends to be a great time of the year for long walks. The weather is generally warm, with an ever so slight early spring chill - perfect for a stroll and a cheeky beverage to finish off. 

Sport

April is a great month for sports fans. April is usually a time of year when popular sports like football and rugby see their seasons nearing their climax. 

Famous People Born in April 

Lots of famous people were born in the month of April, such as Eddie Murphy, Robert Downey Jr, Hayley Atwell, Russell Crowe, Queen Elizabeth II, and William Shakespeare.

Saving Money

April has shown to be a good month for saving money. It's a bit of an "in-between month", which means your bank account can have a short rest, before summer comes along.

End of Tax Year

The end of the tax year (April 5th) is a welcome delight for many hardworking business owners across the UK. It's a chance to reset, and push on for another year. 

A Time for Optimism

April is thought to be the most optimistic month of the year. It's a time when many of us regroup, and re-evaluate our next steps for a more prosperous future. Coming out of winter makes us all think and evaluate things, more. 

Peanut Butter and Jam

National Peanut Butter and Jam Day falls in April, and to be fair, not much needs to be said about it for those who like peanut butter with jam. If you haven't tried the combination, then you haven't lived! 

Summer's Coming 

Summer is still a bit of a way off, but with winter gone, the weather warming up, and the days getting longer, you can just smell summer on the horizon... 

Cheap Holidays!

Because we're not in summer holiday season just yet, there's plenty of bargains to be had in the month of April. Cheapy holiday packages are ten-a-penny, which is great for those of us who are after a nice sunny break somewhere, for a fraction of the price. 

Seasonal Hair Loss 

Ok, so this isn't a great thing, but April can't be perfect, can it? Seasonal shedding often occurs during the fall months, such as September and October, and at some point in the spring, like April and May. This timeline often coincides with the second half of the hair growth cycle, where more hairs are shed.

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