YES, it's back!
I know, they've been missing for quite a while... I like to change things up every so often and I'd hate for you to get board.
BUT, lots of people have asked so my Holiday & Observances posts are back!
So here you go....
You know, this month is just jam packed with holidays and events... I haven't posted them all - the post would be pages and pages long but I've posted quite a few. Hope you enjoy!!
OCTOBER
Flower: Calendula & Cosmos
Zodiac Signs:
Libra - Sept. 23
- Oct. 23 & Scorpio - Oct. 24 - Nov. 21 (that's me!)
Birthstone:
Opal, Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire
Month Long Observances:
American Cheese Month
Bat Appreciation Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Computer Learning Month
Country Music Month
Family History Month
German/American Heritage Month
Gourmet Adventures Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
Italian/American Month
National Apple Month
National Book Fair Month
National Car Care Month
National Caramel Month
National Chili Month
National Cook Book Month National Cookie Month
National Cosmetology Month
National Pork Month
National Seafood Month
National Stamp Collecting Month
(too bad they don't mean "rubber" stamps - lol)
National Tomato Month
Pear & Pineapple Month
Pizza Month
Polish American Heritage Month
Popcorn Poppin' Month
Positive Attitude Month
Sausage Month
Self Promotion Month
Squirrel Awareness Month
(have you hugged your squirrel friend lately??)
World Menopause Month
(let's all take a mini tropical vacation!)
Weekly Observances
Week #1
Customer Service Week
Get Organized Week
National Chili Week
Newspaper Week
Skin Care Awareness Week
Teller Appreciation Week
Yearbook Week
Week #2
American Beer Week
Fire Prevention Week
Mystery Series Week
National Food Bank Week
National School Lunch Week
National Work from Home Week
Space Week
Squirrel Awareness Week
Week #3
Pickled Peppers Week
Rainforest Week
Wildlife Week
Week #4
Chicken Soup for the Soul Week
International Magic Week
Red Ribbon Week (Drug Free)
Daily Observances
October 1
Farm Animal Day
Fire Pup Day
Model "T" Day
National Lace Day
WDW Opened (1971)
World Vegiterian Day
October 2
Charlie Brown & Snoopy's B-day (1950)
Gurardina Angel Day
Name Your Car Day
World Farm Animal Day
October 3
Balloons Around the World Day
Butterfly & Hummingbird Day
October 4
Cinnamon Roll Day
Golf Lovers Day
National Poetry Day
National Taco Day
World Pet Day (Pet Blessing Day)
October 5
Lee's National Denim Day
National Apple Betty Day
World Smile Day
World Teachers Day
October 6
International Frugal Fun Day
Mad Hatter Day
World Card Making Day!!!!
October 7
Ripe Pumpkin Day
National Frappe Day
World Communion Day
You Matter To Me Day (tell someone you love!)
October 8
Canada - Thanksgiving Day
Columbus Day
Native American Day
October 9
Curious Events Day
Moldy Cheese Day
National Chess Day (1976)
World Post Day
October 10
Angel Food Cake Day
Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work/School Day
International Top Spinning Day
Naval Acadamy Day
World Mental Health Day
October 11
Elevator Invented (1887)
SNL B-Day (1975)
October 12
Farmers Day
International Scream Day
Three Blind Mice Published (original version 1609)
World Egg Day
October 13
English Language Day
National Chess Day (2012 - guess Congress/Pres O. didn't know it passed in 1976!!! Now we have two! Thank you very much.... And we pay them for this?!?!?)
Navy B-day (1775)
October 14
Alternative Fuel Day
Bald & Free Day
Chocolate Covered Insect Day
Grover's B-Day (Sesame Street - 1970)
October 15
"I Love Lucy" Day
International Day of Rural Women
National Grouch Day
National Mushroom Day
October 16
Bosses Day
Dictionary Day! (I love dictionaries!!)
Face Your Fears Day
World Food Day
October 17
Mulligan Day
National Fossil Day
National Pasta Day
Wear Something Gaudy Day
October 18
Alaska Day (1867)
Little Orphan Annie's B-day (1922)
National Chocolate Cupcake Day
World Menopause Day
October 19
Mammography Day
Star Spangled Banner (first sung 1814)
October 20
Bridge Day
Monster Mash Day (1962)
Sweetest Day
October 21
Babbling Day
Garbanzo Bean Day (a.k.a. Chickpea, Hummus)
Reptile Awareness Day
October 22
NATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY
National Color Day (how colors effect your every day life)
National Nut Day
October 23
Canned Food Day
National Mole Day
October 24
Food Day
National Bologna Day
United Nations Day
October 25
National Denim Day
Pablo Picasso B-Day (1881)
Sourest Day
World Pasta Day
October 26
Frankenstein Friday
International Bandanna Day
International Red Cross B-Day (1863)
Mince Meat Day
Mule Day
National Breadstick Day
October 27
Ink Stained Roni's B-Day - It's a holiday here :)
Make a Difference Day
National Forgiveness Day
Navy Day
October 28
Mother In Law Day
National Chocolates Day
Plush Animal Lovers Day
Statue of Liberty B-day (1886)
October 29
Hermit Day
Internet Day
National Cat Day
October 30
Devil's Night
National Candy Corn Day
October 31
HALLOWEEN!!!!
Carve Your Pumpkin Day
Increase Your Psychic Powers Day
National Caramel Apple Day
National Knock-Knock Joke Day
National Magic Day
Scare A Friend Day
Samhain
And of course to help celebrate the month I've got a fun Halloween themed give-a-way!
Simply tell me what your favorite holiday/observance is for the month of October and you'll be entered to win!
You have until 10-15 to post your comment!
Good Luck
&
Happy October!!
