Snowed Under or Down Under?

How bizarre is this: the month of December gets its name from the Latin word for ten, as it was originally the tenth month in the Roman calendar, which began in March with the beginning of the season for farming (and warfare—but of course). The winter days following December were not included in any month! It was only later that January and February were created out of this period. I guess no one minded if the number of days in this period fluctuated because you don’t go anywhere when you’re snowed in?

Well, we don’t get snowed under in Down Under, but as usual the weather has been rather crazy in Melbourne – hot one day, chilly the next. And here we are again, mere weeks away from Christmas, and the end of another year. There’s one more month to make good on any leftover resolutions!

I have enjoyed this inspiring calendar from the Rifle Paper Company this year. The illustrations have been a cheerful, brightly coloured highlight of their little nook in my tiny apartment. I’ve been informed by my sister that I should not purchase a calendar for next year; I’m looking forward to finding out what I’ll be hanging on my wall come January. (She promises I will like it.) You’ll see it in the New Year!

Until then, enjoy your December. I hope it’s a fun-filled month for you all.