Firkins at Full Moon in November

November’s full Moon is called the Beaver Moon,  because beavers are particularly active at this time of year as they prepare for the winter months ahead. Another interpretation is that Native American tribes would set beaver traps before the swamps froze, ensuring a supply of warm winter furs. Details to follow

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Firkins at Full Moon in October

October is the Preferred month to hunt summer-fattened deer and fox are unable to hide in bare fields. Like the corn/hunters moon, this moon is particularly bright and long in the sky. Details to follow

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Firkins at Full Moon in September

Septembers Full Moon is called the Corn Moon because this is when the crops are gathered at the end of the summer season. The moon appears particularly bright and rises early, letting farmers continue harvesting into the night. Details to follow

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Firkins at Full Moon in August

Named after North Americas largest fish, the Surgeon Moon is during the time that the species increased in number and is also referred to as the red moon due to the reddish hue it takes on in the summer skies. Details to follow

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Firkins at Full Moon in July

Male deer, which shed their antlers every year, begin to regrow them in July.  Some refer to this moon as the thunder moon due to the summer storms. Details to follow

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Firkins at Full moon in June

The harvesting of strawberries in June gives it its name. Others call it the Hot Moon due to it being the beginning of hot weathers. Details to Follow

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Firkins at Full Moon in April

The Pink Moon is named after a species of early blooming wildflower. In other cultures is also called the Egg Moon and the Sprouting grass moon as this is when the geese lay their eggs and the birds come back. Details to follow

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