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The name November comes from
the Roman word 'novem' meaning nine, because it was the ninth month in
their roman calendar!
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On November 6, 1869, the
first intercollegiate football game was played in the United States between
Rutgers and Princeton.
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Thanksgiving has been an
annual holiday in the United States since 1863 when Abraham Lincoln issued
a 'Thanksgiving Proclamation'.
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Did you know? The average
weight of a turkey purchased at Thanksgiving is 15 pounds! For your
nutrition buffs, turkey has more protein than chicken or beef!
ALSO IN NOVEMBER...
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Nov. 1 — Day of the Dead
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Nov. 3 — Fall Back
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Nov. 5 — Election Day
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Nov. 11 — Veteran's Day
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Nov. 27 — Hanukkah Begins
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Nov. 28 — Thanksgiving
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Nov. 28 — Macy's Parade
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