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    November Fun Facts

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    Celebrate the month of November with your kids and learn lots of November Fun facts including birthstones, flowers, and holidays.

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    This November Fun Facts month is full of all kinds of holidays, fun, and a whole lot of HAPPY. Learn with us all about November with these fun facts and we have some added crafts and printables that are sure to make you love this 11th month as much as we do!

    Before we get into all of HAPPY November, don't forget to check out last month's October Fun Facts too!

    Check out our 365+ Fun Facts For Kids

    The Month of November

    Hello November

    The month of November is a fun and HAPPY month! Some of the stats about this month include:

    • What Month is November? November is the 11th month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (12-month calendar).
    • How Many Days Are In November? There are 30 days in the month of November

    While the current calendar has November as the eleventh month of the year, that wasn't always the case. November was the ninth month of the year based on the early Roman calendar (Julian Calendar). January and February didn't exist at the beginning of the year.

    November Symbols

    Each month of the year has a few different symbols within the month. There are birthstones associated with each month, as well as a monthly flower and astrological symbols.

    These are all based on the month you were born. These are for the people November Birthdays - November Babies!

    • November's Birthstones - Radiant Topaz (amber color)
    • November's Birth Flower - Chrysanthemum
    • Astrology Zodiac Signs of November - Scorpio and Sagittarius
      • Scorpio - October 23rd - November 22nd
      • Sagittarius - November 23rd - December 21st

    Holidays in November

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    November is in the middle of the Fall season (Autumn) in the northern hemisphere (above the equator). It is Spring in the southern hemisphere. In North America, most locations experience lots of falling leaves and cooler temperatures.

    Don't forget to celebrate all the Fall fun, check out our Happy Fall Coloring Page, Easy Fall Crafts, Fall Printables, Fall Bingo, and Fall DIY Projects.

    In terms of the November Holidays here are a few:

    • All Saints' Day - November 1st
    • National Author's Day - November 1st
    • Day of the Dead - November 1st
    • National Family Literacy Day - November 1st
    • All Souls' Day - November 2nd
    • National Sandwich Day - November 3rd
    • National Candy Day - November 4th
    • King Tut Day - November 4th
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    • American Football Day - November 5th
    • National Redhead Day - November 5th
    • National Nachos Day - November 6th
    • National Saxophone Day - November 6th
    • Hug a Bear Day (Stuffed Bear!) - November 7
    • Little League Girls Day - November 7
    • National STEM/STEAM Day - November 8th
    • Sesame Street Day - November 10th
    • Veterans Day - November 11th
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    • National Sundae Day - November 11th
    • National Origami Day - November 11th
    • Remembrance Day -November 11th
    • National Happy Hour Day - November 12th
    • Fancy Rat and Mouse Day - November 12th
    • Sadie Hawkins Day - November 13th
    • World Kindness Day - November 13
    • International Girls Day - November 14
    • National Pickle Day - November 14th
    • National Button Day - November 16th
    • National Hiking Day - November 17th
    • World Peace Day - November 17
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    • Mickey Mouse’s Birthday - November 18th
    • Minnie Mouse's Birthday - November 18th
    • National Princess Day - November 18th
    • National Camp Day - November 19th
    • National Play Monopoly Day - November 19th
    • Women’s Entrepreneurship Day - November 19th
    • National Adoption Day - November 23
    • National Play With Dad Day - November 25th
    • National Parfait Day - November 25th
    • National Cake Day - November 26th
    • Turtle Adoption Day - November 27th
    • Advent Sunday - November 27th
    • National French Toast Day - November 28th
    • National Mason Jar Day - November 30th
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    November Floating Holidays or Monthly Celebrations

    • Election Day - The Tuesday after the first Monday in the month of November is when the United States has its presidential election
    • Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday of November - United States National Holiday
    • Black Friday - Friday after Thanksgiving
    • Remembrance Sunday - In the UK, is celebrated second Sunday of November
    • Movember - Shave November
    • National Fun with Fondue Month
    • National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
    • National Pepper Month
    • National Novel Writing Month
    • National Pomegranate Month
    • National Adoption Month
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    Fun Facts About November

    • Novem is the Latin word for
    • November’s full Moon is traditionally called the Beaver Moon. This was based on the month that beaver traps were set before winter in the Colonial era.
    • November's traditional birthstone is the topaz which is a symbol of honor and strength.
    • There are weather lore associated with every month. A few of the November weather folklore
      • A heavy November snow will last until April.
      • November take flail; let ships no more sail.
      • If there’s ice in November that will bear a duck, There’ll be nothing after but sludge and muck.
      • There is no better month in the year to cut wood than November.
      • Ice in November brings mud in December.
    • Some famous people whose birthdays are in November include - Mark Twain, Matthew McConaughey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Gosling, Jimmy Kimmel, Whoopi Goldberg, Owen Wilson, Scarlett Johansson, Miley Cyrus, and Ben Stiller.

    Thanksgiving Facts

    Thanksgiving Fun Facts For Kids
    • Thanksgiving is a holiday that dates back to 1621 9the first Thanksgiving) when the Pilgrims, early European settlers, and Native Americans came together for a three-day feast to celebrate a successful harvest.
    • A central tradition of Thanksgiving is enjoying a big meal with family and friends, and turkey is often the star of the dinner table. Many families also enjoy dishes like mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.
    • Thanksgiving Day is famous for its parades, with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City being one of the most well-known. It's also a day when American football takes center stage, with many families watching games on TV or playing touch football in their yards.
    • Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things we're grateful for. Many people go around the dinner table and share what they're thankful for, reminding us to appreciate the good things in our lives.
    • The day after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday, marking the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. It's famous for its big sales and crowded stores as people hunt for bargains to kick off their holiday gift shopping.

    Fall Facts For Kids

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    • Fall is the season of change when the leaves turn vibrant colors, creating beautiful scenery perfect for outdoor adventures in November.
    • During fall, animals like squirrels gather nuts and acorns to store for the colder months, just like how people celebrate Thanksgiving by sharing food with loved ones.
    • November is the month when daylight saving time ends, and we turn our clocks back one hour to make the most of the shorter days.
    • Fall is a season of gratitude, and in November, many cultures celebrate Thanksgiving, a time to give thanks for the blessings and harvest of the year.
    • As November marks the transition from fall to winter, it's a perfect time to prepare for the colder weather, just like how animals and nature get ready for the changing season.
    Happy November

    Other Fun November Activities

    November is a month full of all kinds of Fall fun as well as all kinds of Happy Thanksgiving. We have lots of different crafts, printables, and coloring pages for November.

    November Crafts For Kids

    November Preschool Crafts

    Fill the month with lots of different crafts full of Fall, Pumpkins, Thanksgiving, and more.

    • Thanksgiving Crafts
    • Fall Crafts
    • Turkey Crafts

    November Coloring Pages

    November Coloring Page

    Have some November fun with this free printable November coloring page.

    • Thanksgiving Coloring Pages

    November Word Search Free Printable

    November Word Search

    Happy November! Especially happy with this free printable November word search.

    November Drawings

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    Embrace the beauty of autumn and the Thanksgiving spirit with step-by-step guides that allow you to create charming and seasonally-inspired artwork.

    Other Monthly Fun Facts You'll Enjoy

    • December Fun Facts
    • January Fun Facts
    • February Fun Facts
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