Computer Calendar 2012: Customize Printable Calendars Online

You can customize these calenders any way you wish on your computer and then print them out. Or use from the laptop!

There are many calendars for 2012 that you can use on your computer from the Internet.

Each one available is varied, very professional and practical.

I have provided 2 links at the end of this article for the best calendar downloads 2012

You can save the,on your computer and use them from there.

Or you can also use the printable versions. Fill in the calendar on your laptop first to personalise it and then print it out.

There are yearly, monthly and daily ones available. I use my one all the time

Click the links below for the two websites that I believe are the best ones online.

History and invention

The calendar that we all use today was altered from the earlier Roman version started by Caesar and after his death finished in 46 BC.

It was not until 1752 that the United Kingdom decided to change it. Up till then there was an extra six hours added every year.

That is when the Leap year came in to being. On the 3^rd September 1752 the date was changed to the 14^th September.

Another major change that year was that the 25^th March was no longer the first day of the year. This became 1^st January.

It was the Romans who named the months, some of them after their Gods,

January

Named after the Roman God Janus. He was the God of doorways and passageways.

He looked backwards and forwards. This month has 31 days

February

Until 1752 this was the last month of the year so it was named after the Roman festival that took place in this month of purification.

The festival was called Februa and it was used for spiritual cleansing before the New Year.

This month has 28 days accept for a leap year when it has 29 days.

March

Named after the Roman God Mars. He was the God of Agriculture and War.

This month has 31 days.

April

This is named after the Latin word aperire, which means to open.

This signifies the opening of the buds and the month of growth after the winter.

This month has 30 days.

May

Named after the Roman Goddess Maia, the Goddess of growth of plants.

She was the daughter of the Roman God Atlas.

This month has 31 days.

June

Named after the Roman Goddess Juno who was the patron of women. She was the wife of Jupiter.

This month has 30 days.

July

Named after Julius Caesar in his honor in 44 BCE, the year of his assassination. It was the month he was born. It was originally called Quintilis which meant the fifth month.

The month of July was no longer the 5^th month when the other months were added so it needed to be changed. This month has 31 days.

August

There was a similar problem with the month of August. It was originally called Sextilis which meant six. August was no longer the 6^th month when the calendar was changed.

It was named after the Roman Emperor Augustus. This month has 31 days.

September

This was now the 9^th month but the name meaning seven in Latin, septem, was kept.

This month has 30 days.

October

This was now the 10^th month but the name meaning eight in Latin, octo, was kept.

This month has 30 days.

November

This month was now the 11^th month but the name meaning nine in Latin, novem, was kept. This month has 30 days.

December

This month was now the 12^th month but the name meaning ten in Latin, decem, was kept.

This month has 31 days.

The days of the week were similarly named

Monday

This day is named after the Moon.

Tuesday

This day is named after Tia, who is the Teutonic God of War.

Wednesday

This day is named after Woden. He is the God of War, poetry and wisdom.

Thursday

This day is named after the God Thor; he is the bringer of good luck.

Friday

This day is named after Frigg, the Goddess of love and healing.

Saturday

This day is named after the Roman God Saturn.

Sunday

This day is named after the sun.

These days calendars come in all sorts of shapes, colours, sizes and designs.

The way we live today makes it necessary for us to consult them all the time.

It had become an essential purchase rather than a luxury item at the beginning of each year.

But now you can use one free on your computer.

Click here ......Calender Download 2012

Click here ......Free printable Calenders for 2012