10/01/2025
Welcome October...
October symbolizes change, graditute, & reflection...
The correct & original 8th month of the original 10 year Roman Calendar, as October in Latin means 8 & Deci means 10...Thus was before July was added bc of Julius Caesar and August for Augustus Caesar
8 is the nuferical meaning of eternity βΎοΈ
October is recognized for its historical roots as the eighth month, the arrival of autumn and fall colors in the Northern Hemisphere, and the anticipation of winter...
October is the month for the observation of various health and heritage awareness campaigns, and traditions such as praying the Rosary in the Catholic faith.
October is associated with its birthstones, the opal and tourmaline, and its birth flowers, the cosmos and calendula.
Historical Meaning;
Historical Name: The name "October" comes from the Latin word "octo," meaning "eight," as it was the eighth month in the early Roman calendar...
Seasonal Significance;
Autumn in the North: In the Northern Hemisphere, October is the second month of autumn, marked by changing leaves, falling foliage, and the shift to cooler weather...
Holidays & Cultural Observances
Halloween & Day of the Dead: The month features the widely celebrated Halloween and the cultural Day of the Dead on October 31st...
Catholic Tradition:
In the Catholic tradition, October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary...
Awareness & Commemorative Months
Health & Wellness: October is a month for many awareness campaigns, including Breast Cancer Awareness Month and World Mental Health Day on October 10th...
Heritage & Social Causes: Various heritage months, such as Filipino-American Heritage Month and Italian-American Heritage Month, also take place in October, alongside Bullying Prevention Month and Down Syndrome Awareness Month...
Birthstones:
Birthstones: October is associated with two birthstones: the opal, symbolizing faithfulness and confidence, and tourmaline...
Birth Flowers:
The month's birth flowers are the cosmos, symbolizing love and peace, and the calendula, representing grief and winning grace...
BMHS, "We Take Care of Our Own.*