August is the month that gets everyone ready for back to school. Some may dread this time of year, but there are so many ways to brighten up this month. There are so many ideas and themes that you can use for these hot months. However, what themes are out there? What can you do to make your party stand out? Wedding And Party Network is here to talk about the wonderful month of July! You'll be ready for a themed party in no time!
Fun August Facts
August is the 8th month of the year and is one of the seven months that has 31 days in it. It's name, originally Sextillis in Latin. Julius Caesar added two days to the Julian calendar and renamed it in honor of Augustus.
Birthstone & Flowers
The birthstone for August is peridot or onyx. The peridot is one of the few gemstones that occurs only in one color, which is green. Intensity and tint of green depends on how much iron is contained in the crystal structure. So, the color can range from yellow, olive to brownish green. Onxy is banded variety of chalcedony. Colors of the band range from white to almost every color.
For August flowers, choose from gladiolus or poppy, which represents beauty, strength of character, love marriage and family. You'll find that both are simply beautiful. How can you incorporate these into your party? Use them as centerpieces for the month of August.
August's Astrology
Cancer, Leo and Virgo are the signs that represent the month of August. Cancer personalities tend to be emotional, intuitive, cautious, protective, moody, over emotional and clinging. Leo personalities are generous, creative, broad-minded, pompous, bossy and dogmatic. Virgos tend to be modest, shy, practical diligent, fussy, over critical, harsh and a perfectionist. If you're planning an event, base your party around your characteristics.
Special Events & Holidays
National Catfish Month
National Golf Month
National Inventors Month
1st Week in August – National Clown Week
2nd Week in August – Elvis Week, National Smile Week
3rd Week in August – American Dance Week
August 1 – Sport's Day, Respect for Parent's Day
August 2 – National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
August 3 – National Watermelon Day – Create a party menu focused on watermelon!
August 4 – National Chocolate Chip Day – Serve chocolate chip cookies for dessert.
August 6 – National Mustard Day, Wiggle Your Toes Day
August 7 – Friendship Day
August 10 – S'mores Day
August 11 – Play in the Sand Day
August 14 – National Creamsicle Day
August 15 – National Relaxation Day
August 20 – National Radio Day
August 24 – National Peach Pie Day
August 25 – National Banana Split Day, Kiss and Makeup Day
August 26 – National Dog Day
August 30 – National Toasted Marshmallow Day
Whatever type of party you are planning, make sure it represents the month of August. There are lots of holidays to celebrate during this month. You can get creative and incorporate unique things into your party. Invite friends over for Friendship Day or take a day to just relax in honor of National Relaxation Day. If you incorporate these holidays into your next party in August, it will truly stand out and be a huge success!
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