World
Gratitude Day – This day was created by the United Nations for
the purpose of encouraging people to show their gratitude for
everything that we have in our lives. We all have something to be
grateful for and most of us have a multitude of things if we only
stop to think about it. This is a day to be creative about how you
express your gratitude today. Write someone a note, post a video,
give someone a hug, pay for someone's coffee, wash the dishes for
your mother...that last one just kind of slipped out, but it's a
really good idea.
American
Business Women's Day – On this day in 1949, the American
Business Women's Association was founded. The goal of this
organization is “to bring together businesswomen of diverse
occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves
and others grow personally and professionally through leadership,
education, networking support and national recognition.”
Elephant
Appreciation Day – This is a day dedicated to elephants.
Elephants are still hunted for their tusks by poachers because the
price of ivory is so high. This, plus the fact that their habitat is
being deforested at an alarming rate by farmers who are trying to
survive as well, means that the number of elephants in the world is
dropping pretty quickly. They will soon be considered an endangered
species.
National
White Chocolate Day – White chocolate isn't my favorite, but it
is still pretty darn good so it won't be a sacrifice to eat it today.
You gotta do what you gotta do.
Autumnal
Equinox (Autumn) – In
the northern hemisphere, the autumnal equinox occurs at 4:44 pm EDT.
In the southern hemisphere, this would be the vernal equinox.
World Car Free Day – This is a day for people all over the world to give up their cars for the day and use alternative methods of transportation such as mass transit (buses and trains), bicycles, and feet.
Dear Diary Day – This is a day to write in your diary, or if you don't have one then you can start one today. Writing down what happens to you and how you feel about it can be very therapeutic. It is something that was very common place once upon a time. These days it's a little harder to find someone who keeps a diary.
Hobbit Day – Begun in 1978 by the American Tolkien Society, this is the birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. If you don't know who they are, you need to read more. Specifically, you need to read the books written by J.R.R. Tolkien.
National Ice Cream Cone Day – Ice cream cones are commonly believed to have been invented on this day in 1903. I have seen others who have the opinion that cones are older than that, but it doesn't really matter. All that really matters is that everyone loves an ice cream cone. I do too and now that I have found gluten free cones, I plan have it again at my first opportunity.....just as soon as I find a soft ice cream that is dairy free.
International Day of Radiant Peace – There are lots of ideas at http://www.radiantpeace.org/idrp.html to help you decide how best to celebrate this day. The idea is basically to spread your peace around the world.
National Centenarian's Day – This is a day to recognize and celebrate people who have lived for a hundred or more years. It would be a great opportunity to listen to their stories of what life was like back in the day. Maybe you could encourage them to write down their memories.
Puppy
Mill Awareness Day – This is a day to protest puppy mills and
the deplorable way animals are treated at these places.
Schwenkfelder
Thanksgiving Day – I had never heard of the Schwenkfelders so I
found their brief history on this page very interesting:
http://www.schwenkfelder.com/museum/SchwenkfelderGallery.htm
You might want to read it as well. This day is celebrated on
the Sunday closest to September 24th which is the
anniversary of the first Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving that took place
in 1734, two days after they arrived in Philadelphia. The
Schwenkfelders are named after their founder, Caspar Schwenkfeld who
was born in 1489, had a different idea about the Lord's Supper, split
from Martin Luther and went his own way in 1526. His followers
suffered nearly 200 years of persecution but were a stubborn bunch
and refused to give in and convert to Catholicism or Lutheranism and
finally snuck away from their homes and journeyed for several years
until they all finally settled in Philadelphia.
To
celebrate today, write in your diary all about how grateful you are
for business women, elephants, peace and puppies. If you can eat and
write at the same time, feel free to eat white chocolate and ice
cream cones while you write. Then leave your car at home and walk
around your neighborhood looking for a centenarian to talk to, enjoy
the first day of autumn while you walk and keep your eyes peeled for
a hobbit wandering around looking for Bilbo and Frodo's birthday
party. Finish up your day by reading up on the trials and
tribulations of the Schwenkfelders.
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