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If you have visited Barcelona, you’ve been to Catalonia, a province in Spain. Catalonia is well known for its campaign for independence from Spain and is considered the wild child of the nation, fiercely individual, beautiful, and remarkably artistic. It is a region that should be on every bucket list. Of course, independence can take time. This struggle has been going on for a while. Catalonia Day celebrates September 11, 1714, the fall of Barcelona to the Bourbons (not the whisky, the French) during the War of Spanish Succession. Catalonia Day features protests and independence marches.

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Sep

New Years Day (ET/ER)(C): September 11

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New Year's Day, or Enkutatash, is observed in Ethiopia and Eritrea. The Ethiopian calendar is thirteen months in length. For Orthodox Christians, it is seven years earlier than the Gregorian Calendar (e.g., 2020 is 2013 in the religious calendar). For Coptic Christians, it is 284 years behind, coinciding with the date of amendment of the Roman Church calendar in 525 AD.

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Sep

No News is Good News Day (2001): September 11

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No News Is Good News Day pays homage to September 11, 2001, when terrorists attacked the United States using four passenger planes. The logic is thus: If there is no news today, that is good news, which means there have been no attacks.

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Sep

Patriot Day, Ntl. (2001): September 11

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September 11 in the U.S. is National Patriot Day, proclaimed by President Bush first in 2001 and re-proclaimed yearly by the President. It is a tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the United States, which killed nearly 3,000 people. Federal offices in the United States display the flag of the United States at half-staff in honor of the individuals who lost their lives due to the attacks.

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Sep

Pet Memorial Day, Ntl.: September 11*

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National Pet Memorial Day was created more than 40 years ago by the International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories. This awareness campaign focuses on the value of pets in a pet owner’s life. Pet owners plant trees or shrubs to honor their passed pets on this day. Others reflect on the memories of their pets or visit their dead pets in the cemeteries.

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Sep

Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable Pet Week: September 12-19

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Many factors can make a pet seem “less adoptable.” Superstition, fear, age, poor reputation, wounds, handicap, illness, and size are each factors that contribute. However, just because a pet is unique doesn’t mean he or she wouldn’t make an excellent pet. 99% of shelters and rescue groups in the Petfinder system have housed these harder-to-place pets. These “less-adoptable” pets wait for a home nearly four times longer than the average adoptable pet, often more than two years! Nearly all less adoptable pets are euthanized in state-run facilities because they only have a few days to be adopted. Which pets are the hardest to place? 28% of Senior Pets (Over the Age of 7) 21% of Pit Bull Classified Dogs 19% of Pets with Special Needs 19% of Adult Cats What can you do? Adopt, foster, help find a home and open your heart. Visit your local Humane Society, shelter, or rescue mission, or search Petfinder.com to find your new best friend! PetFinder created Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week in 2009. Today it is supported by shelters and animal lovers nationwide.

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Sep

Boss/Employee Exchange Day, Ntl.: September 12

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National Boss Employee Exchange Day is the day in a “Freaky Friday“ tradition each year. Bosses and employees swap roles to understand better where improvements can be implemented to allow employees to work more efficiently.

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Sep

Chocolate Milkshake Day: September 12

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Chocolate Milkshake Day celebrates cold beverage that combines milk, ice cream, and chocolate. 1885 was the year the word "milkshake" first appeared in print. Initially, milkshakes were an adult drink of whisky, eggs, and milk. With the popularity of ice cream coupled with the expansion of refrigeration and the invention of the electric blender in 1911, this whisky nog soon added ice cream as an ingredient. The 1920s popularized the drink, now without alcohol. Youth particularly enjoyed milkshakes prompting soda shops to open nationwide. The next incarnation of the milkshake would come in the form of malt, first introduced to the milkshake by Walgreens Pharmacy soda jockey Ivar Coulson in 1922. Malt flavors ice cream with a smokey flavor and is created from evaporated milk, malted barley, and wheat flour. With the invention of the automatic mixer in 1936, the classic drink morphed into fast food that millions could consume.

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Sep

Dance, Line Dance Week, Ntl.: September 12-18

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Line Dancing, as we see it today, began in the 1970s with the Disco movement. The most famous line dance at the time was "The Hustle." Line dancing gained popularity in Country Western clubs during the 1980s, gaining new fans through films including "Thelma & Louise." The great appeal of line dancing is you can participate without a partner and still be dancing with a group of people. In the 1990s, "The Macarena" gained popularity. The nobility of Europe used line dancing with partners going back to Medieval times. Several folk dances, such as the Virginia Reel, also include lines of couples. The difference between the classic forms of line dancing and the modern version is that individuals, rather than couples, make up the lines. National Line Dancing Week begins annually on the second Monday of September.

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Sep

Defenders Day, (US-MD)(1814): September 12

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Defender's Day in Maryland is a state holiday marking the Battle of Baltimore at Fort McHenry, September 12-15, 1814. This battle inspired Francis Scott Key to write the national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner." It marks the successful repelling of the British army from the city of Baltimore.

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Sep

Eczema Week (UK): September 12-18 (est)

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Eczema (also known as dermatitis) is a dry skin condition, a highly individual condition, varying from person to person. Eczema affects people of all ages, though it is more common in children. Those who “grow out” of their eczema during early childhood may see it reoccur later in life. In the UK, one in five children and one in twelve adults have eczema. Eczema and contact dermatitis account for 84-90% of occupational skin diseases. Eczema Week aims to provide people with independent and practical advice about treating and managing eczema and raise awareness of the needs of those with eczema with healthcare professionals, teachers, and the government.

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Sep

Encouragement (Day of), Ntl.: September 12

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National Day of Encouragement gives people the extra support they may need to do what they want or need to do. Sponsored by the Encouragement Foundation at Harding University in Arkansas, the event began in 2007. On September 12, 2007, Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe signed a proclamation designating this day as the "State Day of Encouragement." In 2011, the 112th US Congress made it a national observance.

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Sep

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, Ntl.: September 12-18

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National Hispanic Serving Institutions Week celebrates the 569 HSIs in the United States and their critical role in educating and empowering Hispanic youth. It occurs annually during Hispanic Heritage Month and includes Hispanic Heritage Day, September 15.

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Sep

Organic Week, National (CA): September 12-18 (est)

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National Organic 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

Suicide Prevention Day, World: September 10

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World Suicide Prevention Day is an initiative of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). This awareness campaign highlights individuals and organizations with the tools and knowledge necessary to support those who have lost hope and see death as the only way out.

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