November Fun Facts

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!

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The Month of 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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.

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.