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Post by kasie on Sept 19, 2021 10:55:00 GMT
International Talk Like a Pirate Day is a parodic holiday created in 1995 by John Baur (Ol' Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (Cap'n Slappy), of Albany, Oregon, U.S., who proclaimed September 19 each year as the day when everyone in the world should talk like a pirate. An observer of this holiday would greet friends not with Hello everyone!" but with "Ahoy, maties!" or "Ahoy, me hearties!" The holiday, and its observance, springs from a romanticized view of the Golden Age of Piracy. According to Summers, the day is the only known holiday to come into being as a result of a sports injury. During a racquetball game between Summers and Baur, one of them reacted to the pain with an outburst of "Aaarrr!", and the idea was born. That game took place on June 6, 1995, but out of respect for the observance of the Normandy landings, they chose Summers' ex-wife's birthday, as it would be easy for him to remember... more..link
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Post by pennmom on Sept 19, 2021 19:05:38 GMT
International Coastal Cleanup Day – September 19, 2021~International
International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 19 is a promise to bring cleanliness and purity to nature as a whole. The day was started as a way to raise awareness about the growing pollution on various beaches of the world. Population growth and capitalism are just two of the main factors that have led to severely high levels of pollution in the environment, particularly in the oceans that make up over 70% of our planet. Water has a cyclical nature, which means that anything we are putting into our oceans and other water bodies will come back to us sooner or later. For every mile of ocean, there are at least 46,000 pieces of plastic debris floating within said distance. Furthermore, as plastic does not decompose over a long period, and only disintegrates, minute plastic particles are already showing up in our food and water. If these trends continue, it won’t be long before we face disastrous outcomes for our environment.
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP DAY The International Coastal Cleanup Day came into existence more than 30 years ago. It was founded by Linda Maraniss and Kathy O’Hara, both of whom worked at the Ocean Conservancy, a nonprofit environmental agency that specializes in formulating resolutions and policies at federal and governmental levels. In 1986, Maraniss was inspired by O’Hara’s work and dedication towards cleaning up the ocean. The latter’s paper, which was due to be published next year, focused on plastic pollution in the ocean. Maraniss discussed her interest with O’Hara about starting a day to bring attention to the oceans’ growing pollution problem. They approached several environmental groups and activists with the idea, and in no time, the duo had enough support to start an official cleanup. The idea was simple: Go to a local beach with a garbage bag and start picking up trash in order to reduce the amount that would be swept into the ocean by water or wind.
Cleaning up the beaches wasn’t the only aim of the International Coastal Cleanup Day. Another important goal was to document and study the type of trash collected during the cleanup. Documentation included studying the trash’s material, where it could have come from, how long it would take to disintegrate, and what impact it would have on the ocean and the species living in it. Once everything is identified and documented thoroughly, the governments are informed about the findings. In order to prevent further damage, lobbying efforts are started at national and international levels. Industries also face policies that would stop them from either producing such items or dumping them into the oceans. Ever since its inception, the day has seen over 6 million cleanup volunteers in over 90 countries.
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Post by pennmom on Sept 19, 2021 19:10:42 GMT
National Butterscotch Pudding Day – September 19, 2021~U.S.
National Butterscotch Pudding Day is celebrated each year on September 19 in the United States. Although there are tons of puddings out there, butterscotch pudding remains one of the most loved. This milk-based dessert is prepared with starch, brown sugar, and butter. It is left to cool and set before consumption. Butterscotch could also have several other ingredients including corn syrup, lemon, salt, vanilla, and cream.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING DAY Created as far back as 1817, members of England’s Royal family ate butterscotch candy as a dessert. Many believe the confectionery was invented by a man from Yorkshire, Doncaster — Samuel Parkinson. Records indicate that a recipe for butterscotch candy was included in a newspaper issue in 1848.
Although several theories lay claim to the creation of butterscotch, its origin remains elusive. One such theory claims that the name ‘scotch’ was used to denote the cutting or scoring of the candy into pieces before it hardens. Others believe that ‘scotch’ is a derivative of ‘scorched,’ and refers to the heating of sugar at high temperatures.
There is also the possibility of the confection being a product of the far north of Scotland — because the name ‘butterscotch’ cannot be dismissed either. This is another reason for the uncertainty behind the origin of this delicious confectionery.
The butterscotch pudding itself is just as much of a mystery as the confectionery that gives it its name. The origins of the custardy dessert continue to divide opinion. The creamy treat could very well have been created in the United States using the flavor created by the British. The first recipe for butterscotch pudding would include milk, butter, eggs, and brown sugar, giving it the delicious taste it’s well known for.
Today, we celebrate the deliciousness that is this tasty dessert. Join food lovers across the nation in celebrating this household name. If you have never tasted it, this is the ideal opportunity to start your love story. Find out for yourself why people love this sweet treat.
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Post by pennmom on Sept 19, 2021 19:14:00 GMT
National Woman Road Warrior Day – September 19, 2021~U.S.
National Woman Road Warrior Day is celebrated on September 19 to honor the efforts of working women who fight against the odds to remain successful and influential. Truly, being a working lady and managing kids is not easy, especially if you have to travel a lot for work. However, it’s not impossible either. All that is required is the desire to make a difference and the motivation to achieve success. A woman road warrior travels because it is part of her job and she still meets deadlines no matter what the situation. Are you a woman road warrior? If yes, you better start celebrating!
HISTORY OF NATIONAL WOMAN ROAD WARRIOR DAY Over the years, women have contributed a great deal to the advancement of businesses and workplaces in the world. For instance, in the 1850s, women were the ones who kickstarted the fields of home economics and social work. In the 1900s, things started to really change and numerous working women emerged at the forefront of the working world. For instance, women like Coco Chanel and Elizabeth Arden established their brands and became recognized as global influences. From 1940 to 1945, the percentage of working women rose by almost 10% since most of the men were off fighting in World War II. Though most of the businesses by women were home-based, they still managed to provide a good profit for them. An example of a woman who worked hard to make a mark is Mary Kay Ash, who went door to door selling books during World War II. In 1963, Mary Kay Ash formed her own business plan and later founded Beauty by Mary Kay.
In the late ’90s, more women joined the workforce or became entrepreneurs. This was the time when women like Madonna and Oprah Winfrey were establishing their business brands. They also became recognized across the globe. And yes, their line of work required a lot of travel. Furthermore, the number of women who are enrolled in MBA programs has also been increasing and, in 2016, 37% of full-time MBA students were female. Today, due to their education, a large number of women have taken up managerial roles that, at times, require a lot of traveling.
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Post by pennmom on Sept 19, 2021 19:17:08 GMT
Wife Appreciation Day – September 19, 2021~World
National Wife Appreciation Day, celebrated on the third Sunday of September (September 19), gives those of us (men, women, trans, fluid, etc.) who are lucky enough to have wives an extra chance to show them how much they mean to us. Our wives keep us grounded and centered. They inspire us to work hard, play hard, and to always have something to bring to the table to show that we’re improving ourselves. Wives ask us to take out the trash and empty the dishwasher and change the oil (stereotypical but true), which is good with us because those things need to get done anyway, and we like the idea of our ladies having that extra fifteen minutes or half-hour to just be in their space.
WHEN IS WIFE APPRECIATION DAY 2021? Time to spoil the missus on Wife Appreciation Day on September 20.
HISTORY OF WIFE APPRECIATION DAY The historical research on National Wife Appreciation Day is scant indeed, but 2006 is accepted as the first year the holiday officially “went on the books.” That is, it isn’t yet recognized as a U.S. government holiday, but rather, in 2006 it became widely acknowledged and celebrated by couples country and worldwide.
We don’t know what specifically about 2006 caused the “spark that lit the fire.” However, that happened to be the year former Beatle Paul McCartney separated from his wife Heather Mills, a fact that may be notable because the legal rift was opened between them only three days after Mother’s Day that spring. Could the songsmith have bungled his wife’s expectations as a mom so badly that she wanted to live apart, only 72 hours after whatever blow-up happened? And if so, could McCartney have used his juggernaut-like influence in pop culture to help engineer a second chance that same fall, by getting the right eyes on the right proposals for a Wife Appreciation Day?
Well, even if our theoretical rationale is correct, the holiday has ironically turned out to be a gift to everyone but McCartney and Mills, as the couple’s divorce was finalized in 2008. We see it all as a cautionary tale: never miss an opportunity to be demonstrative with your affections, to your whole , yes, but on National Wife Appreciation Day, to her, your one-and-only.
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Post by pennmom on Sept 19, 2021 19:21:35 GMT
National Meow Like a Pirate Day – September 19, 2021~World
September 19 has been known as Talk Like a Pirate Day since 1995, but in 2015, cats gained their due respect with the co-celebration of Meow Like a Pirate Day. Since pirates are rarely seen without a cat or two (or ten) to keep rodents at bay on their man-o-war, it’s only fitting to include them in today’s festivities. So, as we bark like an old salt, drink rum from the bottle, and throw manners out the window, don’t forget to share your booty with the ship’s cat.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL MEOW LIKE A PIRATE DAY Thanks to National Meow Like a Pirate Day, every September 19, felines now have an amazing argh-portunity to set sail and exercise their sea paws. While meowing like a pirate may not make the most sense at first, there is some historical precedent for the relationship.
Cats, long seen as creatures of either good or bad luck, often rode along with pirates on the high seas. The sailors saw them as good luck charms who could keep away bad spirits (and of course, rats). Sure, they may not be the most water-loving choice of pets, but it’s said that many pirates weren’t actually able to swim. So really, cats are just as qualified as any other pirate to adorn a crossbow hat and set sail past the tide.
Cats’ mysterious, independent personalities make them the perfect companion on a pirate ship. When it comes to the piracy profession, captains and their buccaneers didn’t have time to wonder where the ship cat was as they plundered victim clippers. The cat’s independent nature makes them attractive as pets still today.
Another reason pirates and cats make a great match is their predatory natures; they use the element of surprise to attack their enemy. So, it only makes sense to have a day to celebrate both the prowess of cats and the swashbuckling style of pirates all at once.
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Post by pennmom on Sept 19, 2021 21:03:39 GMT
Talk Like a Pirate Day – September 19, 2021~World
Created by two friends in 1995 as a joke, Talk Like a Pirate Day, on September 19, has become a beloved faux-holiday that lets everyone channel their inner Jack Sparrow.
Although real pirates likely didn’t use much of the vocabulary we now think of as “pirate lingo,” Talk Like a Pirate Day gives us a fun opportunity to break out of our routine, learn some history, and celebrate a bygone era.
So grab some grog(if you’re of drinking age), gather up some maties, and let your imagination take you on an adventure on the high seas!
WHEN IS TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY 2021? Put your eyepatch on and adopt cool pirate lingo on Talk Like A Pirate Day on September 19.
HISTORY OF TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY Talk Like a Pirate Day was born in 1995, when two friends from Oregon jokingly created the holiday while playing racquetball. They celebrated it quietly for a few years, sharing the joke with a small group of friends. One day in 2002, they wrote to humor columnist Dave Barry asking him to be the spokesperson for National Talk Like a Pirate Day. Amused by the idea, Barry agreed. He wrote a column about the holiday, giving it national prominence and spawning a wave of Talk Like a Pirate Day events and celebrations across the country.
From Treasure Island to Pirates of the Caribbean, pirates continue to capture our imagination. Romanticized in literature and film as rugged outlaws, pirates have been around in one form or another for hundreds of years. First recorded in Asian seas after the collapse of the Chinese Han dynasty in the 2nd century, piracy grew across the world with the increase in maritime technology and ocean commerce that happened after the discovery of the New World.
When we think of pirates, we commonly picture the so-called Golden Age of Piracy as described in Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island.” Published in 1883, the adventure novel was hugely influential in creating the pirate as a pop culture stereotype. “Treasure Island” gave us X-marked maps, shoulder-perched parrots, and buried treasure, motifs that continue to anchor any pirate-themed set.
Opened in 1967, Disneyland’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” ride remains one of the park’s most popular attractions. The last attraction Walt worked on before his death, “Pirates” immerses visitors in the richly detailed world of a Caribbean port falling victim to plunder.
Unfortunately, most of the fun phrases we attribute to pirates are pure fiction. But that doesn’t need to keep you from enjoying this good-humored holiday with your friends!
TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY TIMELINE -2nd Century -Piracy First Appears -The earliest recorded pirate attacks begin after China's Han Dynasty falls.
1650-1680 "Golden Age of Piracy" The increase in maritime trade and travel between Europe, the Americas, and Africa provide ample opportunities for Caribbean pirates.
1800s Girls Rule Female pirate Ching Chih commands a fleet of 1,800 ships and between 40,000 to 80,000 pirates.
September, 2002 First National Talk Like a Pirate Day After humorist Dave Barry writes about the new fake holiday in his column, people nationwide start celebrating TLAP Day
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Post by pennmom on Sept 20, 2021 13:30:01 GMT
German World Children's Day – September 20, 2021~World
German World Children’s Day on September 20 is the official children’s day of Germany, one of two children’s days recognized in Germany every year. While all Germans agree that celebrating their youngest citizens is a grand idea, they don’t all agree when to do it. While two children’s days are recognized in Germany, both days are celebrated but not by everyone. And the official day, German World Children’s Day, is not celebrated unilaterally by German families.
When to celebrate its children is a source of contention deeply rooted in Germany’s history. To understand this divide requires a shallow dive into Germany’s not too distant past. It’s a dive worth making because it ultimately reminds us how important it is to overlook our political biases and come together for the sake of the planet’s most precious resource, our children.
HISTORY OF GERMAN WORLD CHILDREN'S DAY The story of Germany’s two children’s days begins in 1954, after World War II when two independent and separate German states existed, East Germany and West Germany. The United Nations (UN) General Assembly resolved that year for all countries to celebrate a Universal Children’s Day promoting international togetherness and improving the welfare of children worldwide. Although the UN resolution designated November 20 as Universal Children’s Day, at the same time they also suggested that each individual country should select a meaningful date appropriate for their own people to celebrate as Universal Children’s Day. Consequently, some countries chose to celebrate their children on November 20, but many countries elected to celebrate Universal Children’s Day on other dates throughout the year.
West Germany chose to organize a Universal Children’s Day as “Weltkindertag,” or World Children’s Day, on September 20, 1954 in response to the UN’s Universal Children’s Day resolution. At the same time, East Germany chose not to recognize Universal Children’s Day at all, but instead continued to celebrate “Internationaler Kindertag,” or International Children’s Day on June 1, a holiday East Germans had been celebrating since about 1926, long before World War II. If you’re familiar with post-war German history, you probably see where these choices lead when unification takes place in 1990.
To confuse matters more, the UN changed the name of their November 20 Universal Children’s Day to World Children’s Day sometime along the timeline, although we’re not exactly sure when. So German Children’s Day is also known as Universal Children’s Day by former West German families. Confused? So are we, but here’s the good news. Although Germany today officially recognizes only one official children’s day, two children’s days still exist, and both are celebrated, so children win
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Post by pennmom on Sept 20, 2021 13:31:55 GMT
National Fried Rice Day – September 20, 2021~U.S.
We celebrate National Fried Rice Day on September 20 every year. This observance encourages everyone to indulge in their preferred version of fried rice. Prepared with long-grained rice, onions, carrots, peas, and eggs, this tasty meal is the quintessential guilty pleasure. Whether your preferred version contains beef, pork, or chicken, today is the perfect time to enjoy it. Fried rice takes center stage today as the flavor captures our hearts and keeps us wanting more.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL FRIED RICE DAY Fried rice first appeared in China’s Sui Dynasty and, consequently, all versions of this delicacy have their origins in Chinese fried rice. Fried rice is the national dish of Malaysia and Indonesia and features prominently in South-, Southeast-, and East-Asian cuisines. It is a typical homemade dish with several variations since it can be prepared using ingredients from other dishes.
The first Japanese teppanyaki restaurant, Benihana, started Fried Rice Day in 2018 to celebrate the much-loved meal. For many, fried rice isn’t just a side dish to indulge in, it is a fulfilling meal bursting with flavors to keep your taste buds on the edge. Benihana has served its famous rice for more than 50 years to generations of food lovers across the country. This tasty meal is a beloved dish anywhere in the world.
Hokkien and Yangzhou fried rice are popular varieties of this meal in Greater China. The Japanese have a derivative of the Chinese fried rice called ‘chāhan.’ Southeast Asia boasts similar Malaysian, Singaporean, and Indonesian fried rice variations (‘Thai Khao phat’ and ‘nasi goreng’), which are popular dishes.
Restaurants in the Western world have since invented their own versions of fried rice. Vegetarian menus include specialties such as egg-fried rice. Many American restaurants serving cuisines without the native tradition of a dish also include fried rice in their menus. Several Latin-American varieties of fried rice exist, including Puerto Rico’s ‘arroz mamposteao,’ Peru’s ‘arroz chaufa,’ Cuba’s ‘arroz frito,’ and Ecuador’s ‘chaulafan.’
Today, we celebrate this delicious meal and explore what it means to generations of food lovers all around the globe!
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Post by pennmom on Sept 20, 2021 13:39:51 GMT
National Pepperoni Pizza Day – September 20, 2021~U.S.
Pepperoni and pizza, a deliciously mouth-watering, gooey combo right out of pizza heaven! It’s something to consider on National Pepperoni Pizza Day, which is tossed up every September 20. Pizza might be most heavily associated with Italy, but the pepperoni pizza is purely American. Served on more than a third of American pizza orders, it’s safe to say that pepperoni is the U.S.’s favorite topping, and that’s a reason to celebrate. So, today, get up to your local slice shop and get down with National Pepperoni Pizza Day!
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Post by pennmom on Sept 20, 2021 13:42:24 GMT
National Punch Day – September 20, 2021~U.S.
Punch is sort of “old school” meaning it’s not really soda, not really juice and not completely a cocktail. It’s punch and we love it so much — especially on National Punch Day, every September 20. Today, break out your favorite punch bowl and celebrate with different-colored concoctions. But first, a brief punch history.
We have sailors of the British East India Company to thank for popularizing the spread of punch, which originated somewhere in India. Thanks to a rise in sea travel during the 1600s, the popularity of this delicious drink began to spread. Today, punch seems to be more a celebratory drink, served at special occasions. Whether store-bought or home-made, one thing is for sure, punch is outrageously good, especially on National Punch Day!
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Post by pennmom on Sept 20, 2021 13:44:40 GMT
National Queso Day – September 20, 2021~U.S.
Almost any cheese lover will tell you that the world got a little better the day that chili con queso dip got invented. Chili con queso, or “queso,” for short, is a delicious cheese dip that finds a home in a great deal of Tex-Mex cooking.
Queso originates from Chihuahua, a state located in the north of Mexico. There’s a good chance you won’t find a whole lot of the kind of queso dip that we know and love offered up at restaurants in Mexico, but restaurants all throughout the U.S. serve up this delectable vat of cheesy goodness.
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Post by pennmom on Sept 20, 2021 13:47:51 GMT
National String Cheese Day – September 20, 2021~U.S.
Every year, September 20 gives us the opportunity to celebrate National String Cheese Day. If you’ve ever tasted the stringy deliciousness of this snack, then you know it’s no wonder it has its own holiday. String cheese refers to variations of cheese where the proteins are aligned to make the cheese stringy. When heated up to 140°F and stretched, the milk proteins in mozzarella cheese line up, making it possible to peel strips or ‘strings’ from the main block of cheese.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL STRING CHEESE DAY Galbani Cheese is credited with introducing National String Cheese Day in 2017. String cheese in the U.S. is the term for snack-sized pieces of mozzarella. This cylindrical-shaped string cheese stretches roughly six inches long with a diameter of one inch. Another popular term for it is ‘cheese stick,’ which refers to an individual stick or several lengths cut and packaged together. String cheese is virtually always a type of mozzarella or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella.
There are claims that a Mexican teenager, Leobarda Castellanos García, was the first to come up with the idea for string cheese, but Frank Baker has been credited with inventing cheese sticks in 1976. He didn’t much care for shredded or cubed mozzarella cheese, which others were using at the time, so he decided to come up with his own. The first version resembled a twisted rope.
He debuted it at parties and bars to get some public opinion. After a few years, the cylindrical form came into play, and packaging for individual pieces improved the shelf life. The creation soon became a popular snack. While it is debatable that others might have come up with the idea for string cheese at the same time Baker did, there is little evidence to confirm it.
There are several ways to enjoy this delicious snack. Many adopt the ‘peel and eat’ pattern of separating sticks into thinner strands, while others would rather munch directly on the stick. Whichever way you choose, one thing’s for sure — it tastes great.
Join foodies everywhere to celebrate this amazing snack. Take it along for your picnic or your evening walk in the park. You can even heat it till it melts and add it to your favorite recipes as well.
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Post by pennmom on Sept 20, 2021 13:50:01 GMT
Pitru Paksha – September 20, 2021~India
Hindus are bound by their Dharma, or religion, to pray for the souls of their ancestors. It’s a debt they must pay to stay happy. During Pitru Paksha or Shraadh, a 16-lunar-day period in the Hindu calendar which starts this year on September 20, people offer prayers, food and water to their ancestors.
Hindus believe that the departed wander in a realm between heaven and earth (‘Pitru Lok’). Here, they are restless and still attached to worldliness (‘Maya’). The prayers and ritual offerings during Pitru Paksha free the souls and help them transition towards ‘Brahmaloka’ or heaven.
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Post by pennmom on Sept 20, 2021 13:54:01 GMT
Respect for the Aged Day – September 20, 2021~Japan
Our elders are our link to the past and what better way is there to honor them than on Respect for the Aged Day, celebrated on the third Monday in September, on September 20 this year? It is a Japanese festival celebrated on the third Monday of September of each year. It is a national holiday in Japan on which people celebrate by spending time with their elderly relatives and friends.
HISTORY OF RESPECT FOR THE AGED DAY This holiday’s story begins right after World War II, when a small town called Nomatanimura (now renamed Yachiyo Cho), in the Hyōgo Prefecture in Japan, ordained that September 15 be known as ‘Old Folks’ Day’ or Toshiyori no Hi. The mayor of that town, Masao Kadowaki, believed that people should look up to their elders (those 55 and over) for guidance after the chaos and hardship of the war.
The reasons for choosing this particular date vary; some legends say that the Yoro Falls in Japan miraculously cured a young man’s father around this exact period, while others say this date was selected because a legendary regent named Prince Shotoku established a home for the aged, which was, in turn, named after a god who was born on this date.
Over the years, this local celebration gained popularity around Japan, being renamed Keiro no Hi, and reached its peak status over two decades later, when it was designated as a national holiday. The actual date to honor the aged changed when Japan introduced a system known as the Happy Monday System, however. This was a bid to provide more three-day weekends to regular 9-5, Monday-Friday workers by moving public holidays to Mondays. Presently, this holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of each September.
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Post by pennmom on Sept 20, 2021 13:58:38 GMT
Sukkot – September 20, 2021~World
The Jewish holiday of Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Booths, begins on the 15th day of the seventh month in the biblical calendar—or September 20 this year. The seven day holiday originates from the Book of Leviticus, in which God instructs Moses “You shall live in booths seven days.” Today, adherents celebrate by building temporary dwellings —or sukkahs— from wood, canvas, or aluminum, and praying inside of them. The holy week also commemorates the flimsy dwellings that Israelites' were forced to live in during their 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, following their exodus from Egypt.
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Post by pennmom on Sept 21, 2021 13:55:54 GMT
Harvest Moon Festival – September 21, 2021~South Korea
It’s time to feast and then feast some more on South Korea’s Harvest Moon Festival, also known as Chuseok or Hangawi, which is celebrated on the 15th of the eighth lunar month — this year on September 21. One of the most important festivals of the year in South Korea, celebrations for Chuseok include spending time with while eating Korean delicacies. If you’re thinking the celebrations for Chuseok sound similar to Thanksgiving celebrations, it’s because this festival is actually Korean Thanksgiving!
HISTORY OF HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL Korea was initially an agricultural society. During the harvest season, they would worship the full moon, giving thanks for a plentiful harvest. The women in each would prepare a table full of newly harvested rice and fruit, in an ancient tradition called ‘charye.’ The origins of Chuseok can be traced back to this custom.
However, Korean legends tell a different story. According to one such legend, Chuseok found its origins in a weaving competition between two princesses from the Silla dynasty. The two royals were tasked with creating cloth and the one who could weave the most would win the competition. The losing side would also have to prepare a feast for the victor. This competition lasted for a whole month, culminating on the 15th day of the eighth month on the lunar calendar during the full moon. As the story goes, multiple archery and martial arts competitions were also held as a part of the celebrations, explaining how this tradition came to be a part of the festivities.
Another legend tells the tale of Silla’s defeat of its rival country, Baekje. The Baekje king found a turtle with odd markings on its shell, which his advisers took to mean “Baekje full moon, Silla half-moon”. They interpreted this to mean that the kingdom of Baekje would fall and the Silla dynasty would rise and, hence, we see continuing importance being given to the moon during festivities, even to this day. On the other hand, some scholars believe Chuseok was actually adapted from ancient shamanistic rituals involving the harvest moon and its worship.
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Post by pennmom on Sept 21, 2021 14:12:46 GMT
International Day of Peace – September 21, 2021~World
The International Day of Peace (or World Peace Day) celebrated annually on September 21 is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. At a time when war and violence often monopolize our news cycles, the International Day of Peace is an inspiring reminder of what we can create together. Peace. Let’s give it a chance!
WHEN IS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2021? International Day of Peace is celebrated around the world on September 21.
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE In 1981, the United Nations General Assembly declared the third Tuesday of September as International Day of Peace. This day coincided with the opening day of the annual sessions of the General Assembly. The purpose of the day was and still remains, to strengthen the ideals of peace around the world.
Two decades after establishing this day of observance, in 2001, the assembly moved the date to be observed annually on September 21. So, beginning in 2002, September 21 marks not only a time to discuss how to promote and maintain peace among all peoples but also a 24-hour period of global ceasefire and non-violence for groups in active combat.
Peace is possible. Throughout history, most societies have lived in peace most of the time. Today, we are much less likely to die in war than our parents or grandparents. Since the establishment of the United Nations and the creation of the Charter of the United Nations, governments are obligated not to use force against others unless they are acting in self-defense or have been authorized by the UN Security Council to proceed.
Life is better in a world where peace exists and, today, we look to those who have been peacemakers and peacekeepers to learn what we can each do individually to make the world a more peaceful place.
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Post by pennmom on Sept 21, 2021 14:14:33 GMT
Mid-Autumn Festival – September 21, 2021~China
What has three names and celebrates the moon? China’s Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Harvest Moon Festival, is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar — or September 21 this year.
We know what you’re thinking. Why does the Mid-Autumn Festival take place in late summer? Because China follows the ancient lunar calendar — and the seventh, eighth and ninth lunar months are classified as autumn. The festival, marking the end of the autumn harvest, occurs during the middle of autumn when the moon is at its fullest.
Moon worship has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries. Families gather for celebrations, to eat dinner and share “moon cakes” as a way to thank the moon for a good harvest.
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Post by pennmom on Sept 21, 2021 14:17:37 GMT
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival – September 21, 2021~China
Celebrate the moon with the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, held annually on the 15th of the eighth lunar month, which falls between mid-September or early October, on September 21 this year. Originating with the Chinese, celebrations of this festival spread with the immigration of the Chinese people. Now, Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is celebrated with varying customs across multiple Asian countries.
HISTORY OF MID-AUTUMN MOON FESTIVAL The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival has been celebrated by the Chinese since the 10th century B.C., and it has become increasingly popular since the time of the early Tang Dynasty.
There are also multiple legends connected to this festival. A popular version includes the story of Chang’e, the wife of an archer, Hou Yi. As the story goes, Hou Yi shot down nine of the 10 suns that were overheating the earth, earning a special elixir as a reward from the Goddess of the Heavens for saving our Earth. This elixir could enable Hou Yi to ascend to the heavens and become a god. However, an evil man had his eye on this elixir and visited Hou Yi’s abode when he wasn’t home. Chang’e, in an effort to protect the elixir from the evil man, drank it herself and flew to the moon with a rabbit, which she took so she would have some company there. Ever since, the heartbroken Hou Yi placed his wife’s favorite food on the table on the day of the full moon, hoping she would reappear.
Another legend changes the ending of this story, with Hou Yi going to live on the sun after his wife’s relocation, only visiting her once a year, on this day. That is why the moon is at its fullest.
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