November retained its name (from the Latin novem meaning "nine") when January and February were added to the Roman calendar. November is a month of late spring in the Southern Hemisphere and late autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. November facts, trivia, holidays, Thanksgiving recipes, night sky highlights, folklore, and more from The Old Farmer's Almanac.

Understanding the Context

While November might remind us of historical events like the first official Thanksgiving, the Kennedy assassination or Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, here are a few lesser-known November facts: Explore November holidays and observances, from national days to awareness and seasonal celebrations. Browse by date and see what to celebrate. But if you look closely, holidays like National Cinnamon Day, National Doughnut Day, National Spicy Hermit Cookie, National Gingerbread Cookie Day, National Red Mitten Day and National Homemade Bread Day make November quite cozy. Uncover fascinating facts about November: autumn traditions, historical origins, and natural transformations.

Key Insights

The old Roman calendar started in March, making November the ninth month. When the Roman senate changed the calendar in 153 BCE, the new year started in January, and November became the eleventh month. November is the 11th month of the year and is jam packed with so many fun facts and events. Here's 20 of the best ones we could find for you.