St. Lukes Day 18th
Traditionally a day when girls could have an insight into their marriage prospects. They would then sing a rhyme before going to sleep;
St. Luke, St. Luke, be kind to me,
In my dreams let me my true love see.
Also known as:
Dog Whipping Day - When stray dogs were whipped out of the town.
St. Lukes Little Summer - Usually around a time of good weather.
Traditionally a day when girls could have an insight into their marriage prospects. They would then sing a rhyme before going to sleep;
St. Luke, St. Luke, be kind to me,
In my dreams let me my true love see.
Also known as:
Dog Whipping Day - When stray dogs were whipped out of the town.
St. Lukes Little Summer - Usually around a time of good weather.
October Weather Sayings
Rain In October, Means wind in December.
When birds and badgers are fat in October, Expect a cold winter.
When berries are many in October, Expect a hard winter.
If the October moon comes without frost, Expect no frost until the first moon of November.
In October dung your fields and your lands will wield.
Rain In October, Means wind in December.
When birds and badgers are fat in October, Expect a cold winter.
When berries are many in October, Expect a hard winter.
If the October moon comes without frost, Expect no frost until the first moon of November.
In October dung your fields and your lands will wield.
Did You Know?
In the old Roman calendar, October was the eighth month of the year and got its name from 'Octo' meaning eight. The Saxons called it 'Wyn Monath' because it was the season of making wine.
In the old Roman calendar, October was the eighth month of the year and got its name from 'Octo' meaning eight. The Saxons called it 'Wyn Monath' because it was the season of making wine.
Important Date
1st October 1870 - First Official Postcard
1st October 1908 - First Model T Ford
1st October 1974 - First McDonalds opened in London
1st October 2000 - Last commercial hover craft across the English Channel
2nd October 1925 - First London red bus
3rd October 1906 - S.O.S was made the global distress signal
3rd October 1959 - First postcode used in Norwich
3rd October 1990 - Germany returns to being one country again
1st October 1870 - First Official Postcard
1st October 1908 - First Model T Ford
1st October 1974 - First McDonalds opened in London
1st October 2000 - Last commercial hover craft across the English Channel
2nd October 1925 - First London red bus
3rd October 1906 - S.O.S was made the global distress signal
3rd October 1959 - First postcode used in Norwich
3rd October 1990 - Germany returns to being one country again
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October
Created on: 18-Jul-2008
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Ocotober. The month when the leaves on the trees are starting to turn brown, when the weather starts getting colder and the animals start getting ready for hibernation (and my birthday!). Join and celebrate the month of wonder. Owner: Rorser
