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Collect Rocks Day – September 16, 2021~U.S.
Collect Rocks Day is on September 16 and we are already getting our tools ready to start digging and collecting. This day allows us to have a nice day out but also learn more about the planet we inhabit and how it’s formed. Here are some ideas on how to celebrate this day.
HISTORY OF COLLECT ROCKS DAY The history of Collect Rocks Day can be traced back to two main subjects: 1) the history of our home — Earth and 2) the history of the science that studies the solids, liquids, and gases that constitute our planet — geology.
It’s difficult to give a brief explanation of how Earth was formed so we’re going to skip forward a few million years and learn about geology. After all, this is more in tune with the day we want to celebrate. Humanity has always been curious about how rocks are formed. Ancient civilizations would find explanations that were based more on superstition than scientific rigor.
James Hutton is considered by many to be the first geologist. He was a doctor and farmer who retired to dedicate his time to study the formation of rocks. He disputed some popular beliefs amongst the scientific community around the assertion that all rocks were formed under the sea.
By the 20th century, studies in geology helped push theories about the exact age of planet Earth and how continents were shaped. Advances in this science have been so great that humans not only study the formation of rocks on Earth but also on other celestial bodies such as the Moon. Geology has contributed a body of knowledge that helps us understand the planet we inhabit and the effects our activities have on it.
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Get Ready Day – September 16, 2021~U.S.
Prepare yourself — because September 16 is Get Ready Day. Established in 2006 by the American Public Health Association (APHA), the goal of Get Ready Day is to arm individuals, families, and communities with knowledge that will help them cope with crises such as natural disasters, infectious diseases and pandemic illnesses. To stay prepared, attend a Get Ready Day event in your area and get yourself — and your loved ones — ready to survive any emergency situation that may come your way. You could save a life, maybe even your own!
WHEN IS GET READY DAY 2021? Prepare and equip yourself to go into survival mode on Get Ready Day on September 16.
HISTORY OF GET READY DAY The American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Get Ready Day is on the third Tuesday in September, coinciding with National Preparedness Month. The campaign’s aim is to prepare American citizens and their communities for emergency crisis situations like natural disasters or hazards.
Being equipped with the right tools, having ample stock of food and water, and just overall being ready for worst-case scenarios during emergencies is important for survival. This is exactly what Get Ready Day creates awareness for. COVID-19 is an example of how, in the face of a pandemic, most of us were unprepared, and that being prepared involves having enough supply and resources to make it through months of lockdown or similar situations if necessary. A general checklist of necessities during a disaster is water, food, a radio, a flashlight, and a first aid kit.
The campaign was first started in the mid-2000s by the APHA. A dedicated website also exists, providing checklists and other information. It is important to discuss sensible emergency survival plans with families and friends. Educational institutions and community centers also host discussions and distribute material on preparing for unforeseen dangers and disasters.
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International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer – September 16, 2021~U.S.
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer falls on September 16 every year. The ozone layer around our planet is like our favorite childhood blanket — safe, protective, and only requires a little attention and care in return. International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is a day dedicated to giving back to our planet, and more specifically, the ozone layer.
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE OZONE LAYER The ozone layer is a protective layer of gas that shields the Earth from harmful ultraviolet rays from the Sun. While the Sun is essential for life, it also emits radiation that is too much for living beings to survive. This is where this layer of high concentration of ozone comes in and makes life as we know it possible for us.
In the late 1970s, however, scientists realized that human activity was destroying the ozone layer. They discovered a hole that was caused by ozone-depleting gases, often found in air conditioners, refrigerators, etc. This depletion of the ozone layer, in turn, was affecting life on Earth — the destruction of plants and ecosystems, increase in skin cancer, etc. The scientists’ discovery highlighted the importance of the ozone layer and the dire need to preserve it.
The international community rose to the occasion. In 1985, 28 countries adopted and signed the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, a formal declaration to come together and protect the ozone layer. In September 1987, the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was drafted. This prompted countries to unite their efforts and eliminate 99% of all ozone-depleting substances. Owing to this successful effort, the ozone layer is healing.
To commemorate the signing of the Montreal Protocol, the United Nations General Assembly declared September 16 as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer in 1994. Also known as World Ozone Day, September 16 has since then been dedicated each year to the appreciation and preservation of this protective layer and the success of the Vienna Convention.
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Malaysia Day – September 16, 2021~Malaysia
Malaysia Day falls on September 16 and commemorates the anniversary of the formation of the Malaysian Federation, which took place on the same date in 1963. It may seem strange that Malaysia has two different national days, however, both of them are embedded with tales of sacrifices and freedom. So both days are recognized as honorable days by Malaysia. Malaysia Day is also known as ‘Hari Malaysia’. This day was not recognized as an official holiday until 2010. The celebrations of Malaysia Day primarily include national ceremonies that celebrate the strength of Malaysians.
HISTORY OF MALAYSIA DAY Malaysia day commemorates September 16, 1963, when the Malaysian Federation was established. The East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak and the former British Colony of Singapore combined with the Malaya Federation to form Malaysia. However, Singapore separated from the Federation two years later on August 9, 1965.
Malaysia celebrates its Independence Day on August 31, which is also a national holiday. It is strange for a country to have two national days but the joining of East Malaysia with the Federation of Malaya deserves celebrations.
Sabah was a petroleum-rich state and both the Philippines and Malaysia wanted to get their hands on it. However, Sabah became a British colony 17 years before joining the Malaysian Federation. The rush of Indonesian refugees in the 1970s and the feud of Sabah’s right to some of the neighboring islands resulted in the Indonesian Islands of Sipadan and Ligitan being officially declared part of Sabah.
The state of Sarawak was ruled by the ‘white rajas’, a name given to the Brooke Dynasty. The state of Sarawak flourished under their rule and expanded. Both of these states joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963. Initially, Malaysia Day was not a public holiday until former prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak put forward a request for this. It officially became a public holiday in 2010.
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Mayflower Day – September 16, 2021~U.S.
Mayflower Day is celebrated on September 16 to reminisce about the history of the journey that set the precedent for the modern-day United States! To the uninitiated: The part of continental America that the travelers on the Mayflower ship settled in 1620 is the territory of America’s New England region states like Connecticut and Rhode Island.
HISTORY OF MAYFLOWER DAY Mayflower Day is the day set aside to commemorate the history of the journey that saw travelers from England who were seeking refuge, sail through the ocean to create a new colony in the ‘Promised Land’ which is the territory of the modern-day United States.
Although the ship reached and eventually ducked at present-day Cape Cod, Massachusetts, its original destination was a region in and around the present-day territory of the U.S. state of Virginia. According to historical accounts, rough sea conditions and storms prevented it from reaching its final destination in Virginia and subsequently dock at an area around present-day the Hudson River in what is now New York state.
The original 102 travelers on Mayflower were led by a group of English merchants known as the London Adventurers on one of whose journals most of the written account of the 66-day journey was obtained from.
Mayflower Day celebration serves as a remembrance of the history, travelers, and the vessel that has now become an important part of the creation of the modern-day United States.
One of the travelers on the Mayflower ship, William Bradford is considered to have helped establish the traditions of self-government that would later set the pattern for national political development in years to come with his introduction of franchise and town meetings as the 30-year governor of the Plymouth colony where the travelers of Mayflower settled and is also one of thirteen colonies that formed the present United States.
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Mexican Independence Day – September 16, 2021~Mexico
Mexico is the best place to be on September 16, Mexican Independence Day. This fiesta-friendly holiday celebrates Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain in 1810, and it’s filled with national pride, colorful parades, mariachi concerts, and food, food, and more Sabrosa food. People of Mexican heritage all over the world commemorate this important event in their country’s history when a brave priest in the village of Dolores rang his church bell and delivered a powerful speech that set the War of Independence from Spain in motion. Even the President of Mexico participates by ringing that same bell — now over 200 years old — live on TV the night before the big celebration.
WHEN IS MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY 2021? Get festive and celebrate Mexican heritage on Mexican Independence Day on September 16.
HISTORY OF MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY Mexico, once known as New Spain, was a colony harshly ruled by the kingdom of Spain for over 300 years. The native population was oppressed, farmland and personal wealth were confiscated and only Spaniards were allowed to hold political posts. Finally, a Catholic priest in the town of Dolores named Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla had enough.
On September 16, 1810, he rang his church’s bell and delivered a speech now known as the Grito de Dolores (Cry of Dolores), demanding the end of Spanish rule. This started the brutal Mexican War of Independence, which lasted over a decade. On August 24, 1821, Spain withdrew and officially recognized Mexico as an independent country. Today, Father Costilla is known as the Father of Mexican Independence. Mexican Independence Day has been celebrated every year since that momentous day on September 16, 1810.
Mexican Independence Day has developed into a huge nationwide celebration over the past 200-plus years. The country’s leaders were inspired by our own July 4 Independence Day festivities, so fireworks fill the skies at night and the day is filled with patriotic speeches, flag-waving, parades, live music, and home-cooked feasts. Red, white and green — the colors of the Mexican flag — are seen everywhere across Mexico and even cities in the USA with big Mexican populations.
One of the most popular events connected to Mexican Independence Day is when the President of Mexico rings the 200-year-old bell Father Costilla used in 1810 and recites the Grito de Dolores speech in front of 500,000 people. This event is broadcasted live to millions via Mexican TV and radio on the evening of September 15.
Many people outside of Mexico think that Mexican Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo are the same things. Cinco de Mayo celebrates another victory when the outnumbered Mexican army defeated the powerful French militia in 1862 during the Battle of Puebla.
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National Choose Your Chocolate Day – September 16, 2021~U.S.
Move over, the wheel, September 16 is National Choose Your Chocolate Day, an opportunity to celebrate what might be the world’s sweetest invention. This perfect combination of cocoa, milk, and sugar has been celebrated for thousands of years and has graced the tables of kings, presidents, celebrities and, of course, your grandma. National Choose Your Chocolate Day corresponds with the birthday of one of chocolate’s modern visionaries, a woman who no doubt belongs in the pantheon of great chocolatiers, Mary See of See’s Candies.
To honor this confection, and the woman whose innovative and high-quality recipes have laid the foundation for nearly 100 years of candy-making excellence, See’s Candies has sponsored National Choose Your Chocolate Day. The company is offering many fun, informative, and exciting ways to celebrate Mary See and her chocolate legacy. The quiz below will help you decide which chocolate candy matches your personality.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL CHOOSE YOUR CHOCOLATE DAY Chocolate has been a mainstay of our diets for more than three millennia. The Aztecs greatly revered the cacao plant, and the drink they created from it and even considered it a gift from Quetzalcoatl, their God of wisdom. At the time, it was served without sugar but still was thought to have many positive health properties. It wasn’t until 16th century Europe that milk and sugar were combined with cocoa to make the chocolate we think of today. It was enjoyed throughout the royal courts of Europe for centuries, but it wasn’t until the 19th century that it was able to be made in quantities large enough for the average person to afford.
Enter Mary See. The matriarch of the See family was known for her high-quality candy and chocolate recipes. Born Mary Wiseman on this day in 1854 in Ontario, Canada, Mary raised three children in and around Ontario, and her confections were enjoyed solely by her family for years. It wasn’t until 1921, when at the age of 65, she moved with her elder son Charles to Los Angeles and helped him found what would be the first See’s Candies location in Pasadena.
Mary’s recipes strictly called for only the finest ingredients available and stringent production standards. These would become the hallmarks of See’s earliest successes and are notably still adhered to today. In fact, many of the candies in the current See’s lineup still use those early recipes. By 1925, there were more than a dozen See’s Candies locations around Los Angeles and in the ensuing decades, the brand would spread across California, finding a particular foothold in San Francisco, helping to build that city’s reputation for high-quality chocolate.
Mary See’s influence can’t be understated and it has been widely regarded as key to the brand’s success. The company never adds preservatives to their candies, have strict ingredient quality control, and sell directly to consumers through hundreds of West Coast shops. This ensures that every See’s Candies experience is good enough for Mary See. She is so iconic, that boxes of See’s Candies still bear her likeness as a reminder to See’s customers that everything inside still carries the Mary See’s seal of approval
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National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day – September 16, 2021~U.S.
National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day is celebrated on September 16, and you don’t have to bake bread to join in! According to historical accounts, the gaffe that led to the invention of cinnamon raisin bread by Henry David Thoreau was considered scandalous at the time. Cinnamon raisin bread has come a long way to mainstream acceptance and love since then and now we just can’t get enough of it!
HISTORY OF NATIONAL CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD DAY National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day is a holiday that is used to celebrate the goodness of cinnamon-flavored raisin loaves of bread.
The bread is also sometimes called ‘The Bread Of Iron’ because of the high Iron content of the raisins it contains that help the body perform many of its vital functions. It can be enjoyed buttered and toasted with a cup of coffee, orange, or apricot marmalade and is mostly a fixture on food menus on National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Days.
Historically, What today is cinnamon raisin bread has evolved over many different variants like German fruit bread with spices and candied fruits called Stollen bread, Russian Kulich, and Italian Panettone. The present-day raisin bread that we celebrate every 16th of September in the United States was made popular in England in the ’60s.
Raisins that are the major fixture of the bread are gotten from grapes. A fruit the U.S. produces a lot of and celebrates through the National Raisin Day that happens 30th of April each year.
To celebrate National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day people like to make their own freshly baked cinnamon-flavored raisin bread with a twist to the common ingredients like soaking their dried raisin in hot water, grape or orange juice to make it soft and plumpy before using.
In most cases to celebrate National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day people just go to pick up freshly baked loaves of cinnamon raisin bread from their favorite pastry and eat.
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National Guacamole Day – September 16, 2021~U.S.
It’s not just a side dish anymore. On National Guacamole Day every September 16, we elevate this tasty green blend into the spotlight. Guacamole (or “guac”) is made of avocados, which are well-known for the health benefits related to their high vitamin content and lots of cholesterol-lowering healthy fats. Originally native to Mexico and Central America, avocados grow on trees. In fact, avocados are technically considered a fruit!
There are hundreds of ways to prepare guacamole. People spice up their guacamole with onion, garlic, cumin, tomato, cilantro, or even store-bought salsa. Traditionally, guacamole is served with tortilla chips but it’s also good with corn chips, carrot sticks and celery. Guac is delicious on sandwiches and hamburgers or in salads. Some people even blend it into smoothies! So, Go Green with guacamole on September 16!
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National Pawpaw Day – September 16, 2021~U.S.
National Pawpaw Day, held every third Thursday in September, celebrates the tropical-looking fruit native to North America which tastes like a cross between mango, banana, and sometimes other fruits. With over 60 varieties and a unique, creamy texture, it’s a wonder that more people don’t know about the pawpaw.
Also known as the Kentucky Banana and Hillbilly mango, the pawpaw grows all across the South and is the largest fruit native to the United States. Although we don’t see it on store shelves much today, the pawpaw was an important part of traditional Native American diets and is used for various purposes today.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL PAWPAW DAY Before Europeans arrived in North America, Native American groups from Florida to the Midwest used the pawpaw in a myriad of ways. The Iroquois made small cakes or fruit jerky from it, and other groups like the Osage and Algonquin also included it in their diets. The versatile fruit can be eaten raw or cooked into breads and sweets. It can grow to about 6 inches and has a uniquely custard-like, creamy texture, strong fragrance, and notably sweet flavor reminiscent of mangos and bananas.
The Spanish became aware of it during Hernando de Soto’s 1540 expedition. A favorite of the Founding Fathers, it was supposedly George Washington’s favorite dessert and cultivated by Thomas Jefferson, who shipped pawpaw seeds to France during his time there. Later on, Lewis and Clark wrote of subsisting on pawpaws when they ran out of other food while on their expedition charting the American West. During the Great Depression, the pawpaw became a popular substitute for other, more scarce fruit, leading to a new nickname, the “poor man’s banana.”
After the end of World War II, the introduction of other exotic fruits led to a decline in popularity for the pawpaw, whose short shelf life makes it difficult to store in large supermarkets. Today, it can be found mostly in farmers’ markets, and is still prized for its unusual texture and sweetness. Each September, Ohioans celebrate the Ohio Pawpaw Festival, where attendees can sample different pawpaw preparations, enter contests and cookoffs, and celebrate this uniquely American fruit.
While many people have never tasted the sweet, custard-like fruit, National Pawpaw Day sets out to change that. This seasonal fruit enjoys a peak harvest time from late August through the first frost. Given that markets and festivals across the country offer samples, there’s ample opportunity to savor the taste of pawpaw!
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National Play-Doh Day – September 16, 2021~U.S.
National Play-Doh Day is celebrated on September 16 every year. This day is dedicated to everyone’s favorite childhood plaything — Play-Doh! Calling all of Play-Doh’s former and current enthusiasts to remember the small, yellow box of vibrant, squishy fun.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL PLAY-DOH DAY Play-Doh is one of the most popular and widely used children’s playthings in the world. However, it wasn’t originally meant to be for children. It was supposed to be a wallpaper cleaner!
It all started back in 1933 when Cleo McVicker and his brother Noah developed a non-toxic, malleable formula for wallpaper cleaner for Kutol Products in Cincinnati, Ohio. After World War II, many houses converted to oil and gas-based furnaces, eliminating the need for wallpaper cleaners. When Cleo McVicker passed away, his son Joseph took over and struggled to keep the business afloat as the demand kept plummeting.
It was in 1955 that Kay Zufall, a school teacher, and McVicker’s sister-in-law, suggested marketing and selling the product as arts and crafts and playthings. She showed him the art created by her students by molding this clay and convinced him to sell the product through a new lens. McVicker began selling Play-Doh to elementary kids under the name of Rainbow Crafts Company Inc., a subsidiary of Kutol Products. What made Play-Doh an overnight sensation, though, was the fact that Bob Keeshan — also known as Captain Kangaroo, showcased the product on the most popular children’s television show once a week. Sales skyrocketed for Play-Doh making it a household name and the rest is history! What started as a simple wallpaper cleaner now came in multiple colors with its own accessories and was soon acquired by Hasbro, which sells the product to this day.
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National Stepfamily Day – September 16, 2021~U.S.
National Stepfamily Day is celebrated on September 16 every year. Families come in all shapes and sizes — small, big, biological, adoptive, and even step, and they all deserve to be celebrated. Unlike most types of families, members of a blended family choose to come together. Whether it’s because of divorce, estrangement, death, or another reason, stepfamilies need to unite and rebuild their lives together, and that deserves recognition.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL STEPFAMILY DAY While love and appreciation go beyond just one day, there is something special about taking out some time to celebrate on a designated day. Special days have been around for a long time such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Daughter’s Day, Siblings' Day, etc. However, blended families were unable to get the recognition that they deserved.
As times changed and society became more accepting, recognition came into place for concepts that were historically considered nontraditional. Divorce and remarriage became more common and hence so did stepfamilies. Along with the internal struggles of blending families, stepfamilies have also been subjected to stigma and negative stereotypes by society. These families are expected to fit into negative roles propagated by film and television which often makes it even harder to make things work. Despite this societal pressure, there are thousands of blended families that survive and thrive through all the hurdles for the sake of love and each other.
Today, in the U.S.A., over 30% of the under 18 population lives in a stepfamily environment. Blended families are now more common than ever and deserve a day to be celebrated and recognized. Driven by this, stepparent Christy Tusing-Borgeld created National Stepfamily Day in 1997. Since then, September 16 of every year has been a dedication to stepfamilies all around the nation, including her own.
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National Tattoo Story Day – September 16, 2021~U.S.
National Tattoo Story Day is on September 16 and we are ready to inspire you to get your body inked! Tattoos are an ancient form of body art that has lasted long enough for us to take an interest in and practice it. Did you know that aside from the national day for celebrating the art of tattooing, July 17, National Tattoo Story Day has been observed annually since 2015 as a day dedicated to the stories behind our tattoos? Now you know!
HISTORY OF NATIONAL TATTOO STORY DAY National Tattoo Story Day is celebrated annually on September 16 to commemorate the stories that led to our inking. The tattoo train is one a lot of people still get nervous to board, making it important to celebrate the courage of the few who broke out of that mental shackle to finally get an engraving of art on their body.
Tattoos are also usually an expression of a person’s story. Sometimes even a prediction of where they are headed in life. They serve an important part in cultures across the world and continue to evolve with modern usage. And unlike other art forms, their permanent nature makes them perfect for etching memories that remain dear and indispensable to us!
Historically, tattoos can be purely decorative, symbolic, or pictorial depicting a thing or an emotion on a person’s body.
In the U.S. tattoo exploded in the 1940s and Norman Keith Collins, AKA Sailor Jerry, played a huge role in establishing what is now known as the American Traditional way of tattooing.
The Hawai -based war veteran combined what he learned from the American, European, and Japanese ways of tattooing to establish a whole new style that’s now known as the American Traditional way of tattooing.
Statistic-wise, according to the result of a survey conducted by Statista, as many as 140 million Americans representing 44% of the people that answered yes when asked if they have one or more tattoos, have a tattoo!
Although it appears that many people have tattoos in the United States, it is still considered an act of rebellion to get one especially considering that according to the same survey’s report, around three to 17 million people have a tattoo around their face region with the tear-drop tattoo being one of the most popular tattoos people get.
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Stay Away From Seattle Day – September 16, 2021~U.S.
Yes, you read it right — Stay Away From Seattle Day is very real and is celebrated on September 16 every year. It is a much-needed day off for the Emerald City from the influx of people coming in all year round. Everyone needs a break and Seattle, one of America’s best cities to live in, is no exception.
HISTORY OF STAY AWAY FROM SEATTLE DAY Seattle, Washington, is widely considered one of the best cities in America for multiple reasons. Companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Nordstrom create a large number of job opportunities in the city. In addition to that, Seattle is also home to Starbucks, the Space Needle, the Pike Place Market, and many more tourist attractions. But that’s all that Seattle residents want them to be — TOURIST attractions. With a wildly large number of people either trying to or successfully moving to Seattle every year, the current residents are not a fan of the increasing crowd. Instead, they are more than happy to welcome tourists who come for a few days, spend their money, and go home.
While Pacific Northwesterners are considered some of the nicest people, even they need a day off from host duties. Considering this, comedian and actor Thomas Roy created Stay Away From Seattle Day. In an interview with the “Los Angeles Times”, he said, “Those people deserve at least one day a year when everybody stays the hell away. No planes in. No buses in. No nothing in.”
In fact, Roy isn’t the first person to stand up for Seattleites. Back in the early 20th century, columnist Emmett Watson promoted a fictional organization called Lesser Seattle, which fought against the rapid growth, urbanization, and population growth of the city. Over the years, Seattle has remained one of the fastest-growing cities in America. Considering the multi-centurial need for a break, it may not be the worst thing to Stay Away From Seattle For A Day!
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Working Parents Day – September 16, 2021~U.S.
Working Parents Day is an annual celebration that takes place on September 16. Working parents have to manage several responsibilities at one time. Holding down a full-time job, taking care of their children’s all-round needs, daily household responsibilities, and most importantly, taking care of themselves. It’s only fair they get the appreciation they deserve.
HISTORY OF WORKING PARENTS DAY The creators of Working Parents Day remain unclear, however, it is a much-needed holiday to appreciate the efforts of people who handle multiple responsibilities. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has stated that around 61% of families with children have both parents working outside the home.
Back in the 1700s through the 1900s, traditional gender roles for non-white immigrants were overlooked as both needed to work in order to survive. Later, immigrants of Chinese descent saw both father and mother running laundry houses. The situation later changed as mothers started taking up more household activities. Much later, in the 1950s and 1960s, television shows portrayed a stereotypical culture where men went to work to earn money and support their families while women stayed at home as housewives and caregivers for children. This led to the deep-rooted belief that men and women had to follow these gender roles and any other way would receive negative flak from society.
Now in the current age, we see way more mothers in the workforce and it is a welcome change. Parents have realized the importance of breaking stereotypes and doing what works best for them. Parents even tend to find flexible work hours where at least one parent stays home with the child. Each aspect of their daily lives is otherwise carefully planned by working parents to ensure everyone’s needs are met in the best way possible. Working parents are unsung heroes and deserve more than they get. However, meals and other small experiences are what make it all worth it.
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Constitution Day – September 17, 2021~U.S.
Celebrated on September 17, Constitution Day, also known as Constitution and Citizenship Day, honors the document that guarantees Americans their essential rights. Since its ratification in 1787, the Constitution of the United States has served as the basis for all U.S. laws.
To prevent the abuses of power they felt subjected to under the British monarchy, the Founding Fathers framed the Constitution carefully, distributing power between three branches of government. The Constitution outlines the government’s powers, the limitations on those powers, and the rights of citizens. It also outlines an amendment process for making changes in the future.
WHEN IS CONSTITUTION DAY 2021? The guiding force behind the most resilient democratic government ever is celebrated on Constitution Day on September 17.
HISTORY OF CONSTITUTION DAY After the American Revolution freed the American colonies from British rule, the Founding Fathers wanted to make sure the new government couldn’t abuse its power. At the 1787 Constitutional Convention, delegates from twelve of the thirteen new states gathered to draft the document that would serve as the basis of all future U.S. law.
The Constitution calls for three branches of government with equal powers, creating a system commonly known as “checks and balances.” Each branch has power to mitigate the others. Powers not assigned to one of the three branches are left to the individual states.
Delegates at the Convention had two options for setting up the framework of the new legislative branch. The Virginia Plan, predictably supported by larger states, called for representation based on population. The competing New Jersey Plan called for equal representation for each state. The two-house solution known as the Great Compromise combines aspects of both plans and is still in use today.
The Constitution also outlines the responsibilities and powers of the judicial and executive branches, how the President is elected, and other nitty-gritty details.
The Founding Fathers recognized that society evolves, and that the Constitution would require a mechanism for making changes. However, they wanted to ensure that making changes would require agreement from a large number of states. To alter the Constitution, a proposed amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of states.
In 1940, Congress and the President passed a resolution creating “I Am an American Day,” observed on the third Sunday in May. In 1952, the holiday was renamed to “Constitution Day” and moved to September 17, the day in 1787 that the Constitution was signed. More than 50 years later in 2004, Congress once again changed the name of the holiday to Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.
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INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC DAY – September 17, 2021~World
International Country Music Day, on September 17, is a day of festivals, concerts, dances, and all kinds of other events that celebrate country music, to honor this distinctly American genre. Today is about the music. It’s popular to joke about country songs being all about losing your dog, your truck, your job, and your girlfriend, but in reality, the breadth and depth of the genre offer something for everyone, from Williams’ ‘Hey Good Lookin’,’ to New Country songs like Toby Keith’s ‘Red Solo Cup.’ On International Country Music Day, dip into the wellspring and take a sip.
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC DAY Though International Country Music Day has only been a worldwide phenomenon since 2003, country music itself evolved during the 1920s in the U.S. The music form is the result of a mix of Delta blues, Appalachian folk, Cajun music, Creole Zydeco, and others. Today, people often think of the genre as “Old Country,” which has been wildly popular since the 1950s.
Artists during this golden period such as Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and of course Hank Williams, gave fans unforgettable stories and glimpses into the struggles of a hardscrabble life. Speaking of Hank Williams, the day chosen for this holiday, September 17, is Williams’ birthday. It’s easy to guess the country music icon left a wealth of quality country songs as his legacy, such as ‘Cold Cold Heart’ and ‘Lost Highway.’
As a matter of fact, all 35 of the singles Williams recorded made the top ten on the Billboard Country & Western Bestsellers chart, with 11 of them reaching the number one spot. Mention the phrase country music, and don’t be surprised if the name Hank Williams is in the first sentence of the response. We believe he’d be honored at the association of his birth date with International Country Music Day.
New country, on the other hand, is a subgenre represented by a similarly talented pool of singers and songwriters, including Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, and many more, with a younger generation of country musicians taking up the mantle more and more as time goes by. Country music shows no signs of slowing down or going away, so take International Country Music Day as a chance to discover why so many people around the world love country music.
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International Grenache Day – September 17, 2021~International
September 17 celebrates International Grenache Day by bringing attention to the juicy fruit that allows us to enjoy the sweet yet spicy wine. Initially grown in the gardens of Spain, the grapes are also known as Garnacha. One of the most commonly used varieties, the red Garnacha and Garnacha Blanca, are making a comeback in Spain. This comeback is happening after the grape fell in popularity when other grape varieties, which were also easier to grow and had more yields, became more popular in the market. However, with the establishment of the International Grenache Day, the wine and the grape are slowly and steadily gaining popularity again. Because of its sweet taste with slightly spicy notes, many people also have Grenache as the first-ever wine in their life.
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL GRENACHE DAY The first International Grenache Day was celebrated in 2010 by the Grenache Symposium, and it takes place on the third Friday of every September. There’s not much known about the organization, but research shows that every three years, the Grenache Symposium holds competitions and conferences to promote the wine and the grape. In today’s world, Garnacha is one of the most produced grapes, with its crops spanning six of the seven continents. It prefers to grow in hot and dry climates, and this fact makes Spain one of the most ideal places to help ripen the fruit. Spain is regarded as the origin country for Garnacha. In the late 1800s, Garnacha was already being grown in the Aragon region in Northern Spain. With the increase in imports and exports, the grape traveled to Catalonia, Corsica, Greece, and Italy. Many liked the resulting wine’s flavors, so they took the grape to other parts of the world like Asia, Australia, and America.
Because the Garnacha is very versatile in its flavors and chemistry, it is also mixed with other wines. The Grenache comes in three main varieties: white Grenache, red Grenache, and Grenache Noir. The grapes produce wine with a high alcohol percentage. A sip of Grenache is usually filled with some spiciness accompanied by sweet berry flavors. The sweet berry flavors are similar to the flavors of red berries like strawberry and . The spicy note has a white pepper likeness. Due to such a combination of flavors, Grenache wines go well with grilled meats. Grenache wines are also popular with people trying wines for the first time as they allow the consumers to ponder upon the taste without being too acidic or bitter. Said wine also oxidizes easily by turning dark to brown quickly. People have it mixed with other wines too, like Tempranillo and Syrah.
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International Patient Safety Day – September 17, 2021~World
Complex, multi-layered health care systems can sometimes stray from patient safety considerations. Thus, International Patient Safety Day, observed on September 17, reminds us that patient safety is up to all of us. All relevant stakeholders in our health care process —patients, doctors, administrators — need to work together to ensure the safe delivery of health care.
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National Apple Dumpling Day – September 17, 2021~U.S.
National Apple Dumpling Day is celebrated on September 17. An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what does an apple dumpling a day do? It keeps you ‘filled’ for the day! In a country where apples are available year-round, dedicating a day to the world’s favorite fruit delicacy is our definition of fun and food creativity.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL APPLE DUMPLING DAY Apple as a noble fruit is the favorite fruit of a lot of people and usually the first fruit of the day. An apple dumpling is a pastry made from peeled apples that are cut into quarters, filled with sweets, and wrapped in dough for either baking or boiling, and served with any topping of your choice.
Apple dumplings are a common food in the northeastern United States, especially around Pennsylvania. As the country’s favorite pudding, it is often also eaten for breakfast or dessert. The crust, filling, and sauce for apple dumplings are arguably some of the most appealing parts of the pastry due to their sweetness.
On this day, we celebrate America’s favorite pastry, which has been dubbed a “cultural staple” by food historians due to its acceptance and consumption among all social classes. Annual apple dumpling festivals are held in the towns of Atwood, Illinois, Stuart, Virginia, and Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania.
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