Etymology of The Days
Monday : It is the abbreviation form of moon-day.
Tuesday : Both Romans & Anglo-Saxons dedicated this day to the god of war.
Wednesday : It is derived from Anglo-Saxons chief god woden.
Thursday : It is derived from Thore the god of thunder.
Friday : It is derived from Friga the goddess of married love.
Saturday : It is a shortened form of Saturn’s day.
Sunday : Day devoted for the worship of sun.
Etymology of The Months
January : Named after god Janus.
February : Named after Februalia.
March : Derived from Mars (the god of war).
April : Derived from the Latin word Aperire meaning buds.
May : Named after Maria (goddess of growth of plants).
June : Taken from Latin word Juvenis (Youth).
July : Named after Julius Caesar.
August : Named after Augustus (First Roman Emperor).
September : Adopted from Latin word Septem (Seven).
October : Derived from Latin word Octo (eight).
November : Adopted from Latin word Novem (Nine).
December : Derived from Latin word Decem (Ten).
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