ECHOES

As the ninth month of the year, September marks the beginning of autumn in the northern hemisphere (and the start of spring in the southern). Traditionally considered the month that marks transitions between seasons, it is often one of the most temperate weather-wise. Here are some interesting facts about the month of September. 01 of 06 On the Calendar The name September comes from the Latin  septem,  meaning seven, since it was the seventh month of the  Roman calendar,  which began with March. There are 30 days in the month of September, which starts on the same day of the week as December each year but does not end on the same day of the week as any other month in the year. 02 of 06 Birth Month September has three birth flowers: the forget-me-not, the morning glory, and the aster. Forget-me-nots represent love and memories, asters represent love as well, and the morning glory represents unrequited love. The  birthstone  for the month is th...