November is the eleventh month of the year and has 30 days. It marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere. Known for Thanksgiving in the U.S., it’s a time of gratitude and family gatherings, characterized by feasting, parades, and football. There are several awareness months celebrated in November, including Native American Heritage Month, Movember, Diabetes Awareness Month, Epilepsy Awareness Month, and National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. Additionally, November is a month of many observances and awareness events, including National PPSI AIDS Awareness Month, National Pet Cancer Awareness Month, National Hospice & Palliative Care Month, National Career Development Month, Military Family Month, and National Native American Heritage Month, among others. Finally, November is also Family Stories Month, and the third week of the month is National Family Week.