Monthly Musings ..

Happy January!

I'm hoping this will be a regular little slot.
A little bit of information about the month. Useless trivia as my kids would call it.

So, January.
Well, after a quick Google, I'm full of amazing facts!
In Latin, the word for door is ianua as January is the doorway to the new year and new beginnings, this has become January. The Roman god Janus is also associated with January, as the god of beginnings and transitions. Janus also has two faces, one looking to the old year and one looking to the new.
It is also the coldest month of the year - and ideal time to buy yourself some lovey cosy clothes, how about hand knitted socks ?

Lets talk gemstones!
The gemstone usually associated with January is Garnet. This represents constancy and is believed to keep the wearer safe when travelling.
Did you know, Garnet comes from the 14th century word gernet meaning dark red!

From gorgeous gemstones to fabulous flowers ..
Flowers associated with January are Carnations and Snowdrops.

Zodiac.
People born between the 22nd December and 19th January, are born under the sign of Capricorn. Those born 20th January to 18th February are born under the sign of Aquarius.

I hope you found that interesting - pop me a comment to let me know.