And beware the lobsters of Thermidor

[redscharlach]

Once again, I have been assailed by some tantalizing pieces of information in the course of my working day, and have decided to remove them from my own head by making them come out and tickle your heads instead. Today, the theme is the calendar, and various nations who've tried their best to make it a bit more exciting than the boring old January-February malarkey that the Romans lumbered us with. (What have they ever done for us, eh?)

Poll The Obscure Dating Practices Quiz

I'll be back tomorrow with the correct answers for your delectation. In the meantime, any month-renaming suggestions are gladly received, and I'll give them due consideration if and when I become Queen of All Stuff...