Ask
A Stupid Question Day – Officially celebrated on this day every
year. However, since it is usually celebrated by students and
teachers, they tend to celebrate it on the last school day of the
month instead.
National
Good Neighbor Day – This is a day to be the best neighbor that
you know how to be. You don't have to do anything extravagant,
sometimes it's the little nice things you can do that count the most.
National
Strawberry Cream Pie Day – Who doesn't love strawberries? But
as good as strawberries are, strawberries and cream are even better.
Family
Health and Fitness Day USA – Celebrated
on the last Saturday in September, this is a day to encourage
families to engage in physical activity together. Face it, your kids
will be far more likely to exercise if they see you doing it. I know
when my kids were little, I would exercise here in my house and every
time I got down on the floor to do pushups or situps or anything like
that, they were right there climbing on me either wanting to do it
with me ( in their own fashion ), or wanting to make it harder for
me.
Love Note Day – This is a day to write a love note to the one you love more than any other. And no, it doesn't have to be to a significant other. If you don't have one of those, perhaps you have a sibling or a friend whom you love more than any other.
National Hunting and Fishing Day – Celebrated on the 4th Saturday in September, this is a day to celebrate the history and tradition of hunting and fishing in America. http://www.nhfday.org/
National Museum Day – Many (but probably not all) museums will have free admission today so take advantage of that and visit your favorite, or take a chance and visit one you've never been to today.
National Public Lands Day – Celebrated by the National Environmental Education Foundation, this is a day to enjoy, and learn how to conserve, public lands.
World Heart Day – Created in 2000, this is a day to teach people about heart disease and stroke since they are the leading cause of death in the world. Many of these deaths can be avoided if you know the risk factors and change your life accordingly.
World Rabies Day – The Global Alliance for Rabies Control which has headquarters in the United States and the United Kingdom, coordinates activities on this day which honors the death of Louis Pasteur, who was a part of the team that developed the first rabies vaccine. They honor him by working to raise awareness of the dangers of rabies for humans and animals, and spreading information about how to prevent the disease. Humans and animals on every continent except Antarctica are at risk although some continents such as Africa and Asia hold the most risk because of the large number of unvaccinated stray dogs.
Confucius
Day – At day break this morning, we will honor Confucius as
this is considered to be his birthday. Since he was born in 551 BC,
I'm not really sure how the powers that be know this for sure. But
we do know for sure that he was a very wise scholar and philosopher
who is still quoted to this day.
To
celebrate today, bring your neighbor a strawberry cream pie and while
you're there, make sure you ask a stupid question. Then rattle off
some quotes from Confucius to really confuse him/her. Next, work
toward having a healthy heart by exercising with your kids before you
take them fishing on public lands somewhere. Make sure you have a
permit. Then go visit a museum with them. Take your animals for
their rabies vaccine and finish up the day by writing a love note to
the one you love most.
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