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November Forecasting Days
"As St. Catherine, foul or fair, so 'twill be next February."
~ Traditional
November is a month of transformation, where the golden hues of autumn surrender to the first frosts of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. For centuries, our ancestors observed the natural world with great care, seeking signs in the skies, the wind, and the behavior of animals to divine how long and harsh the approaching winter might be. This tartan, inspired by the deepening colors of late fall near the designer's Maryland home, captures the rich, earthy palette of November's farewell: the burnished leaves, the warm glow of sunset skies, and the first hints of winter's embrace. Traditionally, November was the month to complete the gathering of firewood—a task seen as both practical and symbolic, ensuring warmth and security through the dark months. In many cultures, weather lore flourished during this time of change. For instance, St. Martin's Day is often accompanied by predictions of "St. Martin's Summer," a brief spell of warm, calm weather that whispers of summer’s reluctant retreat. On St. Catherine’s Day, the first frosts were said to seal the fate of the fields, and by November 21st, the Feast of the Presentation of Mary, the skies were watched closely for signs of snow. So as you savor the last moments of outdoor gatherings—perhaps an alfresco picnic under the cooling sun or the feast of American Thanksgiving—keep a weather eye out for what’s to come. 🤎 🧡 💛 💜 💚 🍂 🍃 🌤️
This tartan was designed by Edward G. Wells in November of 2015.
The month of November is named for was the ninth month of the calendar of Romulus c. 750 BC. November retained its name (from the Latin novem meaning "nine") when January and February were added to the Roman calendar.
November meteor showers include the Andromedids, which occurs from September 25 to December 6 and generally peak around November 9–14, the Leonids, which occurs from November 15–20, the Alpha Monocerotids, which occurs from November 15–25 with the peak on November 21–22, the Northern Taurids, which occurs from October 20 to December 10, and the Southern Taurids, which occurs from September 10 – November 20, and the Phoenicids; which occur from November 29 to December 9 with the peak occurring on December 5–6. The Orionids, which occurs in late October, sometimes lasts into November.
November's birthstone is the topaz (particularly, yellow) which symbolizes friendship and the citrine. Its birth flower is the chrysanthemum.
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