Modern Observances
April is Autism Awareness Month globally.
April (Month)
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Facts About April (Month)
April serves as Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month.
April celebrates National Garden Month in many countries.
April promotes Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month.
April celebrates International Pillow Fight Day on the first Saturday of the month.
April acknowledges World Penguin Day on April 25th.
April observes International Mother Earth Day on April 22nd.
April celebrates World Book Day on April 23rd.
April recognizes Administrative Professionals Day.
April marks the beginning of the final school term in some countries like Japan.
April brings outdoor learning opportunities as weather improves.
April sees increased field trip activities in schools.
April contains National Library Week in many nations.
April features Science Fair season in many schools.
April brings poetry writing activities in many classrooms.
Folk Traditions
April fool’s pranks are played in many countries on April 1st.
April rain is collected in some cultures for its supposed healing properties.
April flowers are traditionally used to make May Day baskets.
April sees traditional spring-cleaning in many cultures.
April marks traditional sheep shearing time in many regions.
April brings traditional spring festival preparations worldwide.
April features egg-rolling traditions in many cultures.
April includes traditional spring bonfire celebrations.
Global Perspectives
April marks autumn’s progression in the Southern Hemisphere while spring advances in the North.
April brings the rainy season to many tropical regions around the world.
April sees the start of the whale watching season in many Southern Hemisphere locations.
April contains Anzac Day (April 25th), an important remembrance day in Australia and New Zealand.
April brings different New Year celebrations in several South and Southeast Asian cultures.
