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National Organic Month (formerly week) is Canada's largest annual celebration of organic food, farming, and natural products. Organic food is grown without chemicals, and organic materials offer an alternative option for clothing, personal care, health care, and cleaning products. Events include pickling workshops, recipe contests, farm tours, and organic food and drink samplings in retail locations across the country.

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Sep

Owain Glyndŵr Day (1400): September 16

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Owain Glyndŵr (1359 - 1415) was a resistance leader in Wales. His day, September 16, is the day he was named Prince of Wales in 1400.

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Sep

Ozone Layer Day, World (1987): September 16

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World Ozone Layer Day raises awareness about the condition of the ozone layer. It commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer on this day in 1987 (resolution 49/114). On this day, educators make children perform activities that allow them to be more aware of the ozone layer condition. There are educational packages that educators can procure from the UN Environment Program.

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Sep

Parents Day, (Working) Ntl.: September 16

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National Working Parents Day honors working parents and their efforts to provide more to the family. It's an opportunity for kids to take over the responsibilities and for bosses to look at ways to improve the work-life balance of their parental employees.

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Sep

Play-Doh Day, Ntl. (1955): September 16

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National Play-Doh Day honors the iconic modeling clay-branded Play-Doh on the anniversary of its release as a toy, September 16, 1955. Originally marketed as a wallpaper cleaner in the 1930s, it was reclassified as a toy by the 1950s. Play-Doh comes in 4 different colors: red, blue, white, and yellow. Play with Play-Doh today and relive your childhood.

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Sep

Respect for the Aged Day (JP): September 16

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Respect for elders and ancestors is central to Asian culture. Each year the nation of Japan sets aside a day to honor its elderly for Respect for the Aged Day, the third Monday in September. Respect for the Aged Day is a heavy travel day as families tend to gather together for the three-day weekend.

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Sep

Sabra and Shatila Massacre (LB/IL/PS)(1982): September 16

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Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Sabra and Shatila massacre of 1982, which killed 3,000 people, and wounded thousands more over 48 hours. It was a continuation of the Israeli invasion of Lebanon that began on June 6, 1982. The Sabra neighborhood and Shatila refugee camp rest in West Beirut, Lebanon. They were and continue to be home to a large population of Palestinian Christian and Muslim refugees, many of whom fled the ethnic cleansing of Palestine by Jewish terrorist groups in 1948 and the Israeli military attack in 1967. To this day, Palestinian refugees do not have permanent status in Lebanon, despite up to 75 years of residency. The massacre began at 18:00 local time on September 16, 1982, following the Israeli seizure of West Beirut. Right-wing Lebanese Christian Phalange forces, operating under the direction of Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon and Israeli military commanders, swarmed the neighborhood with guns, knives, and other weapons. The operation proceeded, massacring men, women, and children in the streets, their homes, hospitals, and the stadium. Israeli forces, bolstered by the militia, prevented terrified civilians from fleeing. In further depravity, the Israeli military lit the killing fields each night by filling the air with flares and artificial light to facilitate the killing. The streets literally ran with blood. The massacre received swift and severe international condemnation. The UN General Assembly voted unanimously (with 12 abstentions) to pass a resolution that the Sabra and Shatila massacre constituted "an act of genocide." Genocide is a war crime. Sharon, now a war criminal, was forced to resign as Israeli Defense Minister following the massacre. Israel's Kahan Commission concluded he was personally responsible for the genocide and that the military was aware of it and chose to allow it. The admonishment would be temporary. In 2001, Israel's citizens elected Sharon Prime Minister, and the General directing forces during the massacre, Amos Yaron, would become the Director-General of the Israel Defense Forces. The atrocities committed at Sabra and Shatila continue to traumatize its survivors. Decades later, the painful memories of the massacre persist, and reparations have never been made. The tactics used on Sabra and Shatilla continue every few years in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, both still under Israeli occupation. _____

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Sep

Stepfamily Day, Ntl.: September 16

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National Stepfamily Day (or Blended Families Day) honors stepfamilies. Founded by Christy Borgeld in 1997. Its mission is to enhance by a solid commitment to supporting the stepfamilies parenting of our nation One in three Americans live in a stepfamily and fifty percent of Americans will be a part of a stepfamily within their lifetime. According to the 1998 Bray & Kelly study, it usually takes a minimum of four-plus years for a stepparent to build a relationship with a stepchild.

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Sep

Stepfamily Week, Ntl.: September 16-22

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National Stepfamily Week (or Blended Families Week) honors stepfamilies. Founded by Christy Borgeld in 1997. Its mission is to enhance by a solid commitment to supporting the stepfamilies parenting of our nation One in three Americans live in a stepfamily, and fifty percent of Americans will be a part of a stepfamily within their lifetime. According to the 1998 Bray & Kelly study, it usually takes a minimum of four-plus years for a stepparent to build a relationship with a step

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Sep

Vishwakarma Puja (H): September 16

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Vishwakarma is the Hindu god of architecture. Vishwakarma Puja (Vishwakarma Jayanti) is a day of celebration for Vishwakarma. Engineers, architects, artisans, craftsmen, mechanics, smiths, welders, industrial workers, factory workers, and others pray for a better future and safer working conditions. Workers also pray for the smooth functioning of various machines. Legend states Vishwakarma constructed the holy city of Dwarka, where Lord Krishna ruled. He is believed to be the creator of the weapons of the gods, being the divine carpenter. It is customary for craftsmen to worship their tools in his name, refraining from using the tools while doing so. Celebratory statues and pictures of Vishwakarma are placed in positions of prominence within workplaces and factories. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Sep

Anant Chaturdashi (H): September 17

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Anant Chaturdashi is the last day of the Ganesh Utsav, which generally falls on the 14th day of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. Although all Hindus celebrate this occasion, those in Maharastra who observe this religious feast are the most revelrous in devotion and dedication. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Sep

Apple Dumpling Day, Ntl.: September 17

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National Apple Dumpling Day highlights the pastry made of sliced apples which can be deep fried or baked and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. The apple dumpling is believed to have originated in the northeastern United States and is revered within the Amish community. This occasion is celebrated by cooking a version of the apple dumpling or buying one from a bakery.

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Sep

Constitution Week, Ntl. (1787),: September 17-23

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National Constitution Week occurs each September, beginning on the anniversary of the signing of the US Constitution on September 17, 1787. Although President Dwight Eisenhower first enacted this celebration on August 2, 1956, it was George W. Bush who declared it an annual event in September 2002, one year after the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001. US GOVERNMENT PRIMER The United States is a representative republic built upon democratic and socialist principles. The federal government's power resides in three separate but equal institutions. The tasks, or job descriptions of each branch, are outlined in the US Constitution. Later amendments were added to the Constitution, defining the population's rights or clarifying statements in the Constitution. The Executive branch is the elected office of the presidency, departments, and appointed leaders. It administers the country, engages in international affairs, and facilitates interstate commerce and freedom of movement between states while defending and protecting national borders, interests, resources, and assets. The executive branch oversees social welfare and cooperative programs. These are policies and programs designed to support and benefit the population, society, or social well-being. These include in whole or in part interstate public transportation, national parks, education, retirement benefits, some health care, disaster relief, industry subsidies, federal holidays, and programs for the poor and disabled. The Executive branch cannot declare war, make laws, impose taxes, or determine the national budget. These actions require Congress. Criminal and civil law enforcement falls under justice; the executive branch cannot imprison or arrest American citizens on American soil. These distinctions are vital in separating the executive branch powers from absolute monarchies and dictatorships, which retain these powers. In the US system, no branch or individual has absolute power. The Legislative branch (Congress) is the people's elected representatives through the House of Representatives. State representation is via the Senate. Currently, US territories and districts do not have representation in the Senate, though some do have non-voting honorary congressional representation in the House. The legislative branch's job is to ensure the people's will is incorporated into decisions, represent their constituents, make laws, and determine the federal budget and taxes. Only Congress can declare war, create taxes, or create new laws (bills). Interpretation of these laws is the job of the judicial branch. The Judicial branch is the third. It interprets constitutional law and interstate law. It defines how these are applied and has the power to arrest and detain persons, settle differences between states, deal with interstate crime, and serve as a check on both congressional power and executive power. Agencies, including the FBI, US Marshals, DEA, and all federal courts and prisons, fall under the judicial branch.

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Sep

Country Music Day, Intl. (1923): September 17

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International Country Music Day marks the anniversary of Hank Williams' birth on September 17, 1923, and has been observed since the 1950s. Country music festivals are held worldwide, fostering unity among country music musicians and fans through live music and dancing.

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Sep

Ganesh Visarjan (H): September 17

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Ganesh Visarjan is a day after the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Visarjan means "immersion". On Ganesh Visarjan, statues of Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed Hindu god, are placed in a body of water and left there to disintegrate. Traditionally, Visarjan takes place 11 days after the start of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. However, most people perform the immersion before that - one and a half days after the festival, three, five, or seven days - whenever they choose. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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