Tranquilo y PaZIHfico

The November full moon is dubbed the Beaver Moon because it corresponds to the time of year when beavers start sheltering in their lodges, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. This is also historically the time of year when beavers would be trapped as part of the fur trade.

November's full moon is also known as the Digging Moon, the Frost Moon, the Freezing Moon, the Deer Rutting Moon and the Whitefish Moon. The names highlight the onset of colder weather and the actions of animals preparing for winter.

The only beaver we have in the South is NOT a little dam-building critter. But just because I'm a Southerner doesn't mean I couldn't imagine where the name comes from. It's just not universal, much to the confusion of some of you Yanks and Canucks.