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World Beard Day is believed to have originated over 1200 years ago with the Vikings and is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of September. On World Beard Day, bearded family members get to abstain from work and chores. The beardless members of the family traditionally show their support by waiting on the bearded hand and foot. Today, World Beard Day is about promoting and elevating the global status of the beard. While many countries and cities practice World Beard Day customs specific to their region, shaving on World Beard Day is universally considered highly disrespectful.

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Sep

Black Pound Day (UK): September 3

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Born in 2020 in the wake of the Black Lives Matter global protest, Black Pound Day in the United Kingdom is a monthly event occurring on the first Saturday of each month. The purpose is to ask consumers to support Black-owned businesses on this day by shopping at them or giving their patronage. Created by musician DJ Swiss.

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Sep

Blackpool Illuminations (UK): September 3 - November 1

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Drawing 3.5 million visitors a year, the Blackpool Illumination is a major tourist attraction since 1879. The spectacle of lights features over 400,000 lamps covering approximately 5 miles of waterfront along the Promenade in Blackpool, Lancashire, in the NW United Kingdom. The first Friday of September typically includes a massive 'flip the switch' party, and the lights stay up until November 1.

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Sep

Conservation Week (NZ): September 5-11

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Conservation Week is run by DOC each year to encourage people to get involved in nature and help to take care of it. Created in 1969.

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Sep

Cromwell Day (UK)(1658): September 3

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Oliver Cromwell Day is a British holiday. September 3, 1658, is the anniversary of the death of Oliver Cromwell, one of the most controversial and infamous politicians in British history. He is one of two famous Cromwells. The first, Sir Thomas Cromwell, his great uncle, served under King Henry VIII until his execution in 1540. Oliver Cromwell was a military and political leader and Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. In 2002, the British parliament voted him one of the 10 Greatest Britons of All Time. Acceptance of this label depends upon where one sits on the religious scale. By the 1630s, Cromwell became the equivalent of a "Born Again Christian." In his day, the reference was "Congregation of the firstborn," a derivative of Puritanism. His starkly conservative religiosity informed his decisions from this point forward, believing that the whole of England had fallen into sin and the Crown should eradicate the Catholic faith from the country. On December 16, 1653, Cromwell was sworn in as Lord Protector of Britain, four years after the execution of King Charles on January 30, 1649. Under his rule, with the assistance of parliament, Cromwell sought to reunite the nation, currently at odds due to civil war and uncertainty, and enforce a moral doctrine upon the people. Many believed he usurped monarchical power, and this brutal imposition of Puritanism would stain his record posthumously. He died in 1658. But his story doesn't end there. Cromwell was so hated that his remains were dug up on January 30, 1661, and he was posthumously executed. True, it sounds like an oxymoron, but they did re-kill a dead man. Then his remains were hung in public, with his head stuck on a pike. Years later, his reputation would grow. Some, such as the writer John Milton, saw him as a "Hero of Liberty." Others, including Winston Churchill, viewed him as a regicidal dictator and genocidal. Due to their strong affinity to Catholicism, the Irish and Scottish have issues with him to this day. Whatever your opinion of Oliver Cromwell, there is one thing all can agree on: his life left a profound legacy and helped the United Kingdom become what it is today.

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Sep

Independence Day, (QA)(1971): September 3

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Independence Day in Qatar marks the anniversary of September 3, 1971, the official day Qatar became an independent nation. Independence Day is a national holiday held annually on the first Monday of August.

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Sep

Jubilee Days Festival, Zion (US-IL): September 3-5

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A celebration of the harvest and God's blessings on the community, the Jubilee Days Festival has evolved into Zion's celebration of its unique heritage. There is entertainment, a parade, a queen's pageant, food, fireworks, and other activities throughout the weekend. The Jubilee Days Festival is held annually over the Labor Day Weekend in Zion, Illinois.

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Sep

Lollapalooza, Berlin (DE): September 24-25

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Lollapalooza Berlin launched in 2015 and features two days of incredible music and fun-loving fans. Created in 1991 in Chicago, Lollapalooza is an art and music festival that travels worldwide.

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Sep

Moon-1st Quarter: September 3

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The first quarter moon occurs when the moon is one-half illuminated by the sun. Each day forward increases the amount of the moon you can see. The 1st quarter typically occurs seven days after the New Moon.

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Sep

National Day, (SM): September 3

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National Day in San Marino is a national holiday honoring the patron saint of the small nation, Saint Marinus.

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Sep

Square Dancing Month, Intl.: September

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International Square Dancing Month honors the square dance, a favorite pastime since the early days of the colonization of the United States. The square dance originated in England in the 1600s and was inspired by folk dances that included jigs, reels, and minuets. During the colonization, early Americans toiled for five days. On Saturday, they would come together for a community party and dance several kinds of dances. Later on, it became difficult to remember all the dances. Soon they began using prompters to call for cues while dancing. As the population grew and moved south, people brought this dance with them; however, during the 19th century, the square dance lost popularity. By the 1920s, the square dance became popular again thanks to Henry Ford, who saw it as a means of exercise.

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Sep

State of the Union (MX): September 1

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Annually on September 1, the President of Mexico delivers a speech to the congress and nation on the state of affairs. It marks the official opening of the next season of legislation. In Mexico, State of the Union Day is a national holiday.

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Sep

Subliminal Communication Month: September

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September is the Subliminal Communication Month in the United States. It's a month that recognizes the power of subliminal messaging and its effect on an individual's behavior and life. It is a chance to explore if using subliminal techniques may assist in finally conquering bad habits or increasing effectiveness. The idea of using subliminal techniques to influence behavior has been around since the ancient Greeks. In 1943 the US government embedded messages in cartoons shown before feature films to encourage Americans to purchase war bonds. During the early 1960s, movie theaters used flash images in cinema to get people to buy from the snack bar. This hidden messaging in media would eventually be made illegal. Subliminal messaging fell out of favor from the 1970s-2000. However, new studies began showing that subliminal messaging may have positive and negative results. In the past decade, there has been a resurgence in understanding and using subliminal communications and techniques.

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Sep

Therapy Dog Awareness Month (AU): September

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Therapy Dog Awareness Month originated in 2018 and is championed by the Delta Society in Australia. Over 20,000 Australians enjoy a visit from a therapy dog each week, including hospitalized children, nursing home residents, anxious university students, and stressed office workers. This event is both a fundraiser and an awareness campaign. Delta Society is the leader in providing programs and training to support positive interactions with therapy dogs and people. Look for Therapy Dog Meet & Pat events in major cities throughout Australia during September.

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Sep

Toy Testing Day, Intl.: September 1

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Functioning as a mini-executive retreat, International Toy Testing Day encourages executives to bring fun and creativity back into the workplace by testing toys. Children picked up on this and took it to the playrooms and toy stores worldwide. Now, it is an international event with different objectives, depending on your age. Enjoy!

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