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  1. October: Month of Fun and Festivities
    October is the tenth month of the year, named after the Latin word for eight, octo, because it was the eighth month in the ancient Roman calendar.
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    Learn why this month is called October, which holidays to look out for, what to do in the garden, what to bake in the kitchen, when to see the full Hunter’s Moon, and more! This month’s name stems from the Latin octo, “eight,” because this was the eighth month of the early Roman calendar.
    October is the second month of fall in the northern half of the world. In the southern half, it is the second month of spring. October’s birth flower is the calendula. October is the tenth month in the Gregorian calendar and has 31 days. It is a month of preparation for the winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Why Is October Not the Eighth Month?
    October is an Autumn (Fall) month in the Northern Hemisphere, as shown here in Vermont. October is the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, coming after September and before November. It has 31 days.
    The list goes on — and on. Lucky for you, we've created a list of all the important dates in October, so you won't miss a thing. Mark your calendar with these October holidays, observances and awareness days. The month includes National Dessert Day, Mental Illness Awareness Week and more.