It's the start of June and we're all excited about the start of summer, the end of school, vacations and weddings! Those are just some of the many delights we think about the month of June. 

Want to know what else is special about this month? Read on...

June flower of the month: Rose

June birthstone: Pearl

What a beautiful combination!

Holidays which occur in June:

World Environment Day

Flag Day

Father's Day

June Solstice

Other notable facts about June:

June is known as a great month to be married.

June is named for the Roman goddess Juno, the goddess of marriage.

The pearl symbolizes loyalty, faithfulness, and friendship.

As legend would have it, Cleopatra dissolved a pearl in wine and drank it to prove her love for Marc Antony.

Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th. It is the anniversary of the United States flag dating back to 1777.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recognized by Congress on June 22, 1942.

What is your favorite memory of a June event?

(Mine is my wedding!)