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Holidays 10.3
Holidays
Andy Griffith Show Anniversary Day
Brenda Lee Day (Lithonia, Georgia)
Buy British Day (UK)
Dog Mart Day (Colonial Virginia)
Dysgraphia Awareness Day
Francisco Morazan Day (Honduras)
Fullmetal Alchemist Day
Ghastasthapana (Nepal)
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Awareness Day
International Musketeer Day
Latina Equal Pay Day 2024 ( website )
Leiden Day (Netherlands)
Look at the Leaves Day
Mean Girls Appreciation Day
Mickey Mouse Club Day
Morazán Day (Soldier’s Day; Honduras)
National Butterfly and Hummingbird Day
National Carrot Awareness Day (U)
National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery & Understanding
National Education Day (Kiribati)
National Family TV Show Day
National Hackney Day
National Kevin Day
National Naruto Day
National Techie’s Day
National Tourism Day (Maldives)
National Virus Appreciation Day
National Wide Awakes Day
Relief of Leiden Day (Netherlands)
Scottish Museums Day (UK)
Semana Morazánica (Honduras)
Stevie Ray Vaughan Day (Texas)
Strawflower Day (French Republic)
Unity Day (Germany)
Universal Children's Day (UN)
Virus Appreciation Day
World Boyfriend Day (a.k.a. National Boyfriend Day)
World Day of Medical Social Work
World Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Day
World Nature Day
World Romance Scam Prevention Day
World Temperance Day
Food & Drink Celebrations
Dionysus’ Day
Global Smoothie Day
National Caramel Custard Day
National No Sugar Day
National Soft Taco Day
Independence & Related Days
Basutoland (now known as Lesotho; 1966)
Dershowo Musograd (Declared; 1990) [unrecognized]
Imus Foundation Day (Philippines)
Iraq (from UK, 1932)
National Foundation Day (a.k.a. Gaecheonjeol or Kae Chun Jul; Korea)
Serbo-Croat-Slovene Kingdom (Changed its name to Yugoslavia; 1929)
Timo (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]
New Year’s Days
Jewish New Year (1 TIshrei)
1st Thursday in October
Bring Your Bible to School Day [1st Thursday]
Kid Lit Art Postcard Day [1st Thursday]
National Depression Screening Day [Thursday of 1st Full Week]
National Poetry Day (UK) [1st Thursday]
National Women-Owned Business Day [1st Thursday]
Thankful Thursday [1st Thursday of Each Month]
Therapy Thursday [1st Thursday of Each Month]
Thin Crust Thursday [1st Thursday of Each Month]
Thirsty Thursday [Every Thursday]
Three for Thursday [Every Thursday]
Thrift Store Thursday [Every Thursday]
Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]
Weekly Holidays beginning October 3 (1st Week of October)
Navratri (thru 10.12) [Hinduism]
No Salt Week (thru 10.10)
Festivals Beginning October 3, 2024
Chocolate Makers UnConference (Bellevue, Washington) [thru 10.4]
CinEast Film Festival (Luxembourg City, Luxembourg) [thru 10.20]
C-U Folk and Roots Festival (Urbana, Wisconsin) [thru 10.6]
Cullman Oktoberfest (Cullman, Alabama) [thru 10.5]
East Texas Poultry Festival (Center, Texas) [thru 10.5]
Kentucky Apple Festival (Paintsville, Kentucky) [thru 10.7]
Mississippi State Fair (Jackson, Mississippi) [thru. 10.13]
O Grove Seafood Festival (O Grove, Spain) [thru 10.6]
Pelican Festival (Grove, Oklahoma) [thru 10.6]
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) [thru 10.13]
Rocking the Daisies (Cape Town, South Africa) [thru 10.4]
Romics (Rome, Italy) [thru 10.6]
Sierra County Fair (Truth or Consequences, New Mexico) [thru 10.6]
Sitges Film Festival (Sitges, Spain) [thru 10.13]
Steamboat Food & Wine Festival (Steamboat Springs, Colorado) [thru 10.5]
Taste of Laguna Food & Music Festival (Laguna Beach, California)
Tuscola County Pumpkin Festival (Caro, Michigan) [thru 10.6]
West Virginia Pumpkin Festival (Milton, West Virginia) [thru 10.6]
Wise Fest (Eagle, Wisconsin) [thru 10.5]
Zurich Film Festival (Zurich, Switzerland) [thru 10.13]
Feast Days
Abd-al-Masih (Christian; Saint)
Adalgott (Christian; Saint)
A. Y. Jackson (Artology)
Buttering-Up Semi-Finals (Shamanism)
Cementation and Propitiation Festival (Cherokee People; Everyday Wicca)
Chi Mi Na Morbheanna (Celtic Book of Days)
Dionysius the Areopagite (Christian; Saint)
Dr. Atl (Artology)
Eccentricity Appreciation Day (Pastafarian)
Ewald the Black and Ewald the Fair (a.k.a. The Two Ewalds; Christian; Saint)
Feast of Free Spirits
Festival of Bacchus
Folian and Attilanus (Christian; Saint)
Francis Borgia (Christian; Saint)
George Bell and John Raleigh Mott (Episcopal Church)
Gerard of Brogne (Christian; Saint)
Gluck (Positivist; Saint)
Gomer Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Gore Vidal (Writerism)
Gustave Loiseau (Artology)
Harvey Kurtzman (Artology)
Henry Lerolle (Artology)
Hesychius of Sinai (Christian; Saint)
Honoring the Spirits Day (Ancient Minoa; Starza Pagan Book of Days)
Louis Aragon (Writerism)
Maximian of Bagai (Christian; Saint)
Miguel-Ángel Cárdenas (Artology)
Njord’s Blot (Pagan)
Oschophoria (Ancient Greece)
Penny Pig (Muppetism)
Pierre Bonnard (Artology)
Rob Liefeld (Artology)
Szilárd Bogdánffy (Christian; Blessed)
Teresa of Lisieux (Christian; Saint & Virgin)
Théodore Guérin (Christian; Saint)
Thomas Cantaloupe of Hereford (Christian; Saint)
Thomas Wolfe (Writerism)
The Two Ewalds (Christian; Martyrs)
Hebrew Calendar Holidays [Begins at Sundown Day Before]
Rosh Hashanah (Began Yesterday at Sundown; Judaism) [29 Elul-2 TIshrei]
Lunar Calendar Holidays
Nine Emperor Gods Festival (Hinduism) [1st Day, 9th Moon] (thru 10.11)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Dismal Day (Unlucky or Evil Day; Medieval Europe; 19 of 24)
Egyptian Day (Unlucky Day; Middle Ages Europe) [19 of 24]
Fatal Day (Pagan) [19 of 24]
Fortunate Day (Pagan) [40 of 53]
Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]
Premieres
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (TV Series; 1952)
The Andy Griffith Show (TV Series; 1960)
Black Lagoon (Anime Series; 2006)
Blood and Sand or Three for the Show (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 113; 1961)
Boston Legal (TV Series; 2004)
Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson (Novel; 1977)
Bullwinkle’s Landing or Moosle Beach (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 114; 1961)
Can You Top This? (Radio Series; 1950)
Dark Angel (TV Series; 2000)
Death Note (Anime Series; 2006)
The Dick Van Dyke Show (TV Series; 1961)
The Dream of Gerontius, by Edward Elgar (Piece for Voices & Orchestra; 1900)
Duck! Rabbit, Duck! (WB MM Cartoon; 1953)
The Elephant Man (Film; 1980)
Extraordinary Machine, by Fiona Apple (Album; 2005)
The Family Under the Bridge, by Natalie Savage Carlson (Children’s Books; 1958)
Father Knows Best (Radio Series; 1954)
Friday Night Lights (TV Series; 2006)
Genesis, by Genesis (Album; 1983)
The Goal Rush (Ub Iwerks Flag the Frog MGM Cartoon; 1932)
Gone Girl (Film; 2014)
High-Rise, by J.G. Ballard (Novel; 1975)
The House at Pooh Corner, by A.A. Milne (Children’s Book; 1929) [Winnie the Pooh #3]
Lend a Paw (Disney Cartoon; 1941)
Lost in Translation (Film; 2003)
The Maltese Falcon (Film; 1941)
March of the Monsters (Underdog Cartoon, S1, Ep. 2; 1964)
The Mechanical Cow (Ub Iwerks Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Disney Cartoon; 1927)
The Mickey Mouse Club (TV Series; 1955)
Mickey’s Delayed Date (Disney Cartoon; 1947)
Milk and Money (WB LT Cartoon; 1936)
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist (Film; 2008)
One More Time (WB MM Cartoon; 1931)
One-Trick Pony (Film; 1980)
Out of the Blue, by Electric Light Orchestra (Album; 1977)
Painted Rhythm, recorded by Stan Kenton (Song; 1945)
Peter Pan’s Flight (Disneyland Attraction; 1971)
Pushing Daisies (TV Series; 2007)
Real Gone, by Tom Waits (Album; 2004) Safe Waif (Underdog Cartoon, S1, Ep. 1; 1964)
The Secret Commonwealth, by Philip Pullman (Novel; 2019) [The Book of Dust Trilogy #2]
School of Rock (Film; 2003)
Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders (Hanna-Barbera/WB Animated Film; 2000)
She’s Not There, by The Zombies (Song; 1966)
Shuteye Popeye (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1952)
Somewhere In Time, by Richard Matheson (Novel; 1975)
The Stand, by Stephen King (Novel; 1979)
The Station Agent (Film; 2003)
Star Wars Rebels (Animated TV Series; 2014)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Animated TV Series; 2008)
Stork Raving Mad (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1958)
The Temptress (Film; 1926)
Timeless (TV Series; 2016)
A Time of Gifts, by Patrick Leigh Fermor (Travel Stories; 1977)
Underdog (Animated TV Series; 1964)
Underworld, by Don De Lillo (Novel; 1997)
Welcome Little Stranger (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1941)
Yeoman of the Guard, by Gilbert & Sullivan (Comic Opera; 1888)
Zenyatta Mondatta, by the Police (Album; 1980)
Today’s Name Days
Bianca, Ewald, Udo (Austria)
Dionizije, Kandida, Svjetlana (Croatia)
Bohumil (Czech Republic)
Mette (Denmark)
Eevald, Eevo, Evald, Evert (Estonia)
Raimo (Finland)
Gérard, Sybille (France)
Bianca, Ewald, Paulina, Udo (Germany)
Dionysis (Greece)
Helga (Hungary)
Gerardo (Italy)
Elza, Gudruna, Ilizana (Latvia)
Alanta, Evaldas, Kristina, Milgintas (Lithuania)
Evald, Evelyn (Norway)
Eustachiusz, Eustachy, Ewald, Gerard, Gerarda, Gerhard, Heliodor, Józefa, Kandyd, Sierosław, Teresa (Poland)
Dionisie (Romania)
Stela (Slovakia)
Francisco, Gerardo (Spain)
Evald, Osvald (Sweden)
Dennis, Denise (Ukraine)
Erskine, Esmond, India, Kali, Kallie, Kelvin (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 277 of 2024; 89 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 4 of Week 40 of 2024
Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 5 of 28]
Chinese: Month 9 (Jia-Xu), Day 1 (Geng-Zi)
Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]
Hebrew: 1 Tishri 5785
Islamic: 29 Rabi I 1446
J Cal: 7 Orange; Seventhday [7 of 30]
Julian: 20 September 2024
Moon: 1%: Waxing Crescent
Positivist: 25 Shakespeare (10th Month) [Handel / Beethoven]
Runic Half Month: Gyfu (Gift) [Day 12 of 15]
Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 12 of 90)
Week: Last Week of September/1st Week of October
Zodiac: Libra (Day 11 of 30)
Calendar Changes
Tishri (a.k.a. Tišrī or Tishrei) [תִּשְׁרֵי / תִּשְׁרִי] (Hebrew Calendar) [Month 7 of 12]
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Holidays 10.3
Holidays
Andy Griffith Show Anniversary Day
Brenda Lee Day (Lithonia, Georgia)
Buy British Day (UK)
Dog Mart Day (Colonial Virginia)
Dysgraphia Awareness Day
Francisco Morazan Day (Honduras)
Fullmetal Alchemist Day
Ghastasthapana (Nepal)
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Awareness Day
International Musketeer Day
Latina Equal Pay Day 2024 ( website )
Leiden Day (Netherlands)
Look at the Leaves Day
Mean Girls Appreciation Day
Mickey Mouse Club Day
Morazán Day (Soldier’s Day; Honduras)
National Butterfly and Hummingbird Day
National Carrot Awareness Day (U)
National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery & Understanding
National Education Day (Kiribati)
National Family TV Show Day
National Hackney Day
National Kevin Day
National Naruto Day
National Techie’s Day
National Tourism Day (Maldives)
National Virus Appreciation Day
National Wide Awakes Day
Relief of Leiden Day (Netherlands)
Scottish Museums Day (UK)
Semana Morazánica (Honduras)
Stevie Ray Vaughan Day (Texas)
Strawflower Day (French Republic)
Unity Day (Germany)
Universal Children's Day (UN)
Virus Appreciation Day
World Boyfriend Day (a.k.a. National Boyfriend Day)
World Day of Medical Social Work
World Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Day
World Nature Day
World Romance Scam Prevention Day
World Temperance Day
Food & Drink Celebrations
Dionysus’ Day
Global Smoothie Day
National Caramel Custard Day
National No Sugar Day
National Soft Taco Day
Independence & Related Days
Basutoland (now known as Lesotho; 1966)
Dershowo Musograd (Declared; 1990) [unrecognized]
Imus Foundation Day (Philippines)
Iraq (from UK, 1932)
National Foundation Day (a.k.a. Gaecheonjeol or Kae Chun Jul; Korea)
Serbo-Croat-Slovene Kingdom (Changed its name to Yugoslavia; 1929)
Timo (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]
New Year’s Days
Jewish New Year (1 TIshrei)
1st Thursday in October
Bring Your Bible to School Day [1st Thursday]
Kid Lit Art Postcard Day [1st Thursday]
National Depression Screening Day [Thursday of 1st Full Week]
National Poetry Day (UK) [1st Thursday]
National Women-Owned Business Day [1st Thursday]
Thankful Thursday [1st Thursday of Each Month]
Therapy Thursday [1st Thursday of Each Month]
Thin Crust Thursday [1st Thursday of Each Month]
Thirsty Thursday [Every Thursday]
Three for Thursday [Every Thursday]
Thrift Store Thursday [Every Thursday]
Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]
Weekly Holidays beginning October 3 (1st Week of October)
Navratri (thru 10.12) [Hinduism]
No Salt Week (thru 10.10)
Festivals Beginning October 3, 2024
Chocolate Makers UnConference (Bellevue, Washington) [thru 10.4]
CinEast Film Festival (Luxembourg City, Luxembourg) [thru 10.20]
C-U Folk and Roots Festival (Urbana, Wisconsin) [thru 10.6]
Cullman Oktoberfest (Cullman, Alabama) [thru 10.5]
East Texas Poultry Festival (Center, Texas) [thru 10.5]
Kentucky Apple Festival (Paintsville, Kentucky) [thru 10.7]
Mississippi State Fair (Jackson, Mississippi) [thru. 10.13]
O Grove Seafood Festival (O Grove, Spain) [thru 10.6]
Pelican Festival (Grove, Oklahoma) [thru 10.6]
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) [thru 10.13]
Rocking the Daisies (Cape Town, South Africa) [thru 10.4]
Romics (Rome, Italy) [thru 10.6]
Sierra County Fair (Truth or Consequences, New Mexico) [thru 10.6]
Sitges Film Festival (Sitges, Spain) [thru 10.13]
Steamboat Food & Wine Festival (Steamboat Springs, Colorado) [thru 10.5]
Taste of Laguna Food & Music Festival (Laguna Beach, California)
Tuscola County Pumpkin Festival (Caro, Michigan) [thru 10.6]
West Virginia Pumpkin Festival (Milton, West Virginia) [thru 10.6]
Wise Fest (Eagle, Wisconsin) [thru 10.5]
Zurich Film Festival (Zurich, Switzerland) [thru 10.13]
Feast Days
Abd-al-Masih (Christian; Saint)
Adalgott (Christian; Saint)
A. Y. Jackson (Artology)
Buttering-Up Semi-Finals (Shamanism)
Cementation and Propitiation Festival (Cherokee People; Everyday Wicca)
Chi Mi Na Morbheanna (Celtic Book of Days)
Dionysius the Areopagite (Christian; Saint)
Dr. Atl (Artology)
Eccentricity Appreciation Day (Pastafarian)
Ewald the Black and Ewald the Fair (a.k.a. The Two Ewalds; Christian; Saint)
Feast of Free Spirits
Festival of Bacchus
Folian and Attilanus (Christian; Saint)
Francis Borgia (Christian; Saint)
George Bell and John Raleigh Mott (Episcopal Church)
Gerard of Brogne (Christian; Saint)
Gluck (Positivist; Saint)
Gomer Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Gore Vidal (Writerism)
Gustave Loiseau (Artology)
Harvey Kurtzman (Artology)
Henry Lerolle (Artology)
Hesychius of Sinai (Christian; Saint)
Honoring the Spirits Day (Ancient Minoa; Starza Pagan Book of Days)
Louis Aragon (Writerism)
Maximian of Bagai (Christian; Saint)
Miguel-Ángel Cárdenas (Artology)
Njord’s Blot (Pagan)
Oschophoria (Ancient Greece)
Penny Pig (Muppetism)
Pierre Bonnard (Artology)
Rob Liefeld (Artology)
Szilárd Bogdánffy (Christian; Blessed)
Teresa of Lisieux (Christian; Saint & Virgin)
Théodore Guérin (Christian; Saint)
Thomas Cantaloupe of Hereford (Christian; Saint)
Thomas Wolfe (Writerism)
The Two Ewalds (Christian; Martyrs)
Hebrew Calendar Holidays [Begins at Sundown Day Before]
Rosh Hashanah (Began Yesterday at Sundown; Judaism) [29 Elul-2 TIshrei]
Lunar Calendar Holidays
Nine Emperor Gods Festival (Hinduism) [1st Day, 9th Moon] (thru 10.11)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Dismal Day (Unlucky or Evil Day; Medieval Europe; 19 of 24)
Egyptian Day (Unlucky Day; Middle Ages Europe) [19 of 24]
Fatal Day (Pagan) [19 of 24]
Fortunate Day (Pagan) [40 of 53]
Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]
Premieres
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (TV Series; 1952)
The Andy Griffith Show (TV Series; 1960)
Black Lagoon (Anime Series; 2006)
Blood and Sand or Three for the Show (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 113; 1961)
Boston Legal (TV Series; 2004)
Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson (Novel; 1977)
Bullwinkle’s Landing or Moosle Beach (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 114; 1961)
Can You Top This? (Radio Series; 1950)
Dark Angel (TV Series; 2000)
Death Note (Anime Series; 2006)
The Dick Van Dyke Show (TV Series; 1961)
The Dream of Gerontius, by Edward Elgar (Piece for Voices & Orchestra; 1900)
Duck! Rabbit, Duck! (WB MM Cartoon; 1953)
The Elephant Man (Film; 1980)
Extraordinary Machine, by Fiona Apple (Album; 2005)
The Family Under the Bridge, by Natalie Savage Carlson (Children’s Books; 1958)
Father Knows Best (Radio Series; 1954)
Friday Night Lights (TV Series; 2006)
Genesis, by Genesis (Album; 1983)
The Goal Rush (Ub Iwerks Flag the Frog MGM Cartoon; 1932)
Gone Girl (Film; 2014)
High-Rise, by J.G. Ballard (Novel; 1975)
The House at Pooh Corner, by A.A. Milne (Children’s Book; 1929) [Winnie the Pooh #3]
Lend a Paw (Disney Cartoon; 1941)
Lost in Translation (Film; 2003)
The Maltese Falcon (Film; 1941)
March of the Monsters (Underdog Cartoon, S1, Ep. 2; 1964)
The Mechanical Cow (Ub Iwerks Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Disney Cartoon; 1927)
The Mickey Mouse Club (TV Series; 1955)
Mickey’s Delayed Date (Disney Cartoon; 1947)
Milk and Money (WB LT Cartoon; 1936)
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist (Film; 2008)
One More Time (WB MM Cartoon; 1931)
One-Trick Pony (Film; 1980)
Out of the Blue, by Electric Light Orchestra (Album; 1977)
Painted Rhythm, recorded by Stan Kenton (Song; 1945)
Peter Pan’s Flight (Disneyland Attraction; 1971)
Pushing Daisies (TV Series; 2007)
Real Gone, by Tom Waits (Album; 2004) Safe Waif (Underdog Cartoon, S1, Ep. 1; 1964)
The Secret Commonwealth, by Philip Pullman (Novel; 2019) [The Book of Dust Trilogy #2]
School of Rock (Film; 2003)
Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders (Hanna-Barbera/WB Animated Film; 2000)
She’s Not There, by The Zombies (Song; 1966)
Shuteye Popeye (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1952)
Somewhere In Time, by Richard Matheson (Novel; 1975)
The Stand, by Stephen King (Novel; 1979)
The Station Agent (Film; 2003)
Star Wars Rebels (Animated TV Series; 2014)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Animated TV Series; 2008)
Stork Raving Mad (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1958)
The Temptress (Film; 1926)
Timeless (TV Series; 2016)
A Time of Gifts, by Patrick Leigh Fermor (Travel Stories; 1977)
Underdog (Animated TV Series; 1964)
Underworld, by Don De Lillo (Novel; 1997)
Welcome Little Stranger (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1941)
Yeoman of the Guard, by Gilbert & Sullivan (Comic Opera; 1888)
Zenyatta Mondatta, by the Police (Album; 1980)
Today’s Name Days
Bianca, Ewald, Udo (Austria)
Dionizije, Kandida, Svjetlana (Croatia)
Bohumil (Czech Republic)
Mette (Denmark)
Eevald, Eevo, Evald, Evert (Estonia)
Raimo (Finland)
Gérard, Sybille (France)
Bianca, Ewald, Paulina, Udo (Germany)
Dionysis (Greece)
Helga (Hungary)
Gerardo (Italy)
Elza, Gudruna, Ilizana (Latvia)
Alanta, Evaldas, Kristina, Milgintas (Lithuania)
Evald, Evelyn (Norway)
Eustachiusz, Eustachy, Ewald, Gerard, Gerarda, Gerhard, Heliodor, Józefa, Kandyd, Sierosław, Teresa (Poland)
Dionisie (Romania)
Stela (Slovakia)
Francisco, Gerardo (Spain)
Evald, Osvald (Sweden)
Dennis, Denise (Ukraine)
Erskine, Esmond, India, Kali, Kallie, Kelvin (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 277 of 2024; 89 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 4 of Week 40 of 2024
Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 5 of 28]
Chinese: Month 9 (Jia-Xu), Day 1 (Geng-Zi)
Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]
Hebrew: 1 Tishri 5785
Islamic: 29 Rabi I 1446
J Cal: 7 Orange; Seventhday [7 of 30]
Julian: 20 September 2024
Moon: 1%: Waxing Crescent
Positivist: 25 Shakespeare (10th Month) [Handel / Beethoven]
Runic Half Month: Gyfu (Gift) [Day 12 of 15]
Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 12 of 90)
Week: Last Week of September/1st Week of October
Zodiac: Libra (Day 11 of 30)
Calendar Changes
Tishri (a.k.a. Tišrī or Tishrei) [תִּשְׁרֵי / תִּשְׁרִי] (Hebrew Calendar) [Month 7 of 12]
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Cultural heritage activities in Kanchipuram senior living communities
The vibrant town of Kanchipuram is renowned for its ancient temples and exquisite silk sarees. However, it is also home to senior living communities that help residents connect with their rich cultural heritage through various activities. These activities not only preserve traditional practices but also enhance the quality of life for elderly residents, providing them with a sense of purpose, community, and joy. Here, we explore the different cultural activities on offer in these senior living communities.
Traditional Craft Workshops
One of the most popular activities in these communities is the traditional craft workshop. For instance, residents have the opportunity to participate in pottery workshops, where they learn intricate techniques passed down through generations. Under the guidance of skilled artisans, seniors create beautiful pottery pieces, such as vases, bowls, and decorative items. These workshops are not only educational but also therapeutic. The tactile, rhythmic motions of shaping clay can be calming - it can reduce stress and promote mental well-being. Also, these workshops promote a sense of accomplishment and pride as residents see their creations come to life.
2. Festive Celebrations
Festive celebrations are another highlight that brings the community together. Festivals such as Pongal, Diwali, and Navratri are celebrated with traditional music, dance, and culinary delights. These events are meticulously planned so everyone can participate and enjoy. The vibrant kolam (rangoli) designs, the aroma of freshly cooked traditional dishes, and the sound of classical Carnatic music fill the air, creating a festive and joyous atmosphere.
During these celebrations, residents often take on active roles. This involvement provides a sense of purpose and inclusion. For many seniors, these festivals rekindle fond memories of past celebrations with their families and friends. The communal aspect of these celebrations also strengthens social bonds among residents, creating a supportive and cohesive community.
3. Cultural Performances
Cultural performances, including Bharatanatyam dance recitals and classical music concerts, are regularly organised in these senior living communities. These events provide a stage for residents to showcase their talents and relive their younger days. Participating in and watching these performances can be deeply fulfilling for residents. For former performers, it is an opportunity to reconnect with their passion and share it with others. For those who have always admired these art forms, it is a chance to learn and appreciate them more deeply. These events often draw family members and local visitors, further integrating the senior living community with the broader Kanchipuram community.
4. Culinary Classes
Food is an integral part of any culture, and Kanchipuram is no exception. Culinary classes focusing on traditional recipes offer residents a delightful way to engage with their heritage. Learning to cook dishes such as Kanchipuram idli, various dosas, and delectable sweets brings back fond memories of family gatherings and festive feasts.
These classes are designed to be interactive and hands-on, allowing residents to actively participate in the cooking process. The sensory experiences of touching, smelling, and tasting the ingredients can evoke strong, positive memories and emotions. Also, the social aspect of cooking and sharing meals with others helps to combat loneliness and build community spirit.
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Jodhpur Festival Guide: Taxi Services for Celebratory Seasons
Jodhpur hosts Eid festivities every year!
Jodhpur, with its rich cultural legacy, celebrates Eid with great fanfare. From delectable feasts to vibrant processions, the city becomes a hub of festivities. Taxi services in Jodhpur provide safe and comfortable transport throughout the city so that you can join in Eid celebrations with ease.
Desert Kite Festival
Jodhpur's Desert Kite Festival is an extraordinary spectacle that transforms the sky with vibrant hues. Kite enthusiasts from across the globe gather to showcase their kite-flying skills; accessing festival grounds is made easy thanks to taxi services; don't miss out on witnessing this unique spectacle!
Gangaur Processions
Jodhpur's vibrant Gangaur festivities honor Goddess Gauri with gusto each year. Locals don traditional dress and carry her icon around with pride during vibrant processions that pass by the city center. Taxis services provide tourists an efficient and safe solution to enjoy this joyous celebration while witnessing and participating in its festivities.
Winter Carnival Delights
Jodhpur's Winter Carnival offers a wealth of cultural events, competitions and festivities for visitors of all kinds to enjoy during winter season. Polo matches to folk performances - every aspect is celebrated during this festive period in Jodhpur! Taxis services play an indispensable role for visitors wanting to explore various venues and events during this eventful festival, providing seamless transportation experience during this vibrant holiday celebration.
Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF).
RIFF at Mehrangarh Fort attracts musicians and performers from around the globe, creating a cultural extravaganza showcasing Rajasthan's rich heritage. Taxi services provide reliable means of reaching this festival venue, so that attendees can fully immerse themselves in musical celebrations without being concerned with transportation logistics.
Booking Taxi Services in Jodhpur
To take full advantage of Jodhpur's vibrant festivals, it's wise to book taxi services well in advance. Reliable providers like Rajwada Cabs offer well-maintained vehicles and experienced drivers familiar with Jodhpur's festive hotspots; their online booking options make booking hassle-free and guarantee an enjoyable festival experience in Jodhpur.
Jodhpur's festivals are an emblematic part of its vibrant cultural legacy, and to fully enjoy these celebratory seasons, consider taxi services as your companion during these festive occasions. Be it Holi or Diwali celebrations - taxis provide reliable transport around town so that you won't miss any moment of their festive grandeur. Book one in advance so your festivities unfold smoothly in this Blue City.
Jodhpur Festival Guide: Taxi Services for Celebratory Seasons
Celebrations in Jodhpur's charming city are nothing short of magnificent, offering visitors an eye-popping display. From Holi's energetic burst of colors to Diwali's magnificent illumination of lights illuminating the city, Jodhpur's festivities are an experience in themselves and can easily be navigated with assistance from reliable taxi services in Jodhpur.
Holi in Jodhpur
With Holi fast approaching, Jodhpur becomes an explosion of color as locals and tourists join together in celebrating good over evil with vibrant celebrations across its streets. To fully enjoy this celebration without worry over transportation logistics, investing in taxi services in Jodhpur may be the optimal decision.
Diwali Illuminations
Diwali, the festival of lights, brings Jodhpur alive with radiant illuminations. The city sparkles with lights of all colors to create a magical ambiance and navigation through illuminated streets becomes easier thanks to taxi services; whether visiting Mehrangarh Fort or browsing local markets during this magical celebration is effortless with taxi services providing hassle-free transport solutions.
Navratri Celebrations Jodhpur comes alive during Navratri with traditional Indian music and the rhythmic Garba dance. From cultural events to spiritual gatherings, Jodhpur hosts an abundance of activities during this festival season. Taxis provide reliable transport options for exploring various Navratri celebrations across the city without needing to find parking space or navigate its crowded streets.
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Festivals and Holidays in United States in 2019
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Lee’s Birthday | State holiday | Alabama, MississippiJan 21 | Monday | Idaho Human Rights Day | State holiday | IdahoJan 21 | Monday | Civil Rights Day | State holiday | Arizona, New HampshireJan 29 | Tuesday | Kansas Day | Observance | Feb 1 | Friday | National Freedom Day | Observance | Feb 1 | Friday | National Wear Red Day | Observance | Feb 2 | Saturday | Groundhog Day | Observance | Feb 3 | Sunday | Super Bowl | Sporting event | Feb 4 | Monday | Rosa Parks Day | Local observance | California, MissouriFeb 5 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year | Observance | Feb 12 | Tuesday | Lincoln’s Birthday | State holiday | CT, IL, MO, NYFeb 12 | Tuesday | Lincoln’s Birthday | Local observance | FloridaFeb 14 | Thursday | Valentine’s Day | Observance | Feb 14 | Thursday | Statehood Day | Local observance | ArizonaFeb 15 | Friday | Susan B. Anthony’s Birthday | Local observance | CA, FL, NY, WIFeb 16 | Saturday | Elizabeth Peratrovich Day | Local observance | AlaskaFeb 18 | Monday | Presidents’ Day | Federal Holiday | All except DE, GA, IA, IN, KS, KY, LA, NC, NM, RI, WIFeb 18 | Monday | Daisy Gatson Bates Day | State holiday | ArkansasFeb 28 | Thursday | Linus Pauling Day | Local observance | OregonMar 1 | Friday | St. David’s Day | Observance, Christian | Mar 1 | Friday | Read Across America Day | Observance | Mar 1 | Friday | Employee Appreciation Day | Observance | Mar 2 | Saturday | Texas Independence Day | State holiday | TexasMar 4 | Monday | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu Holiday | Mar 4 | Monday | Casimir Pulaski Day | Local observance | Illinois*Mar 5 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras | State holiday | Alabama**, LouisianaMar 5 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras | State holiday | Florida*Mar 5 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras | Observance, Christian | Mar 5 | Tuesday | Town Meeting Day | State holiday | 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| Isra and Mi'raj | Muslim | Apr 6 | Saturday | National Tartan Day | Observance | Apr 9 | Tuesday | National Library Workers’ Day | Observance | Apr 13 | Saturday | Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday | Observance | Apr 14 | Sunday | Palm Sunday | Christian | Apr 15 | Monday | Tax Day | Observance | Apr 15 | Monday | Father Damien Day | Local observance | HawaiiApr 15 | Monday | Patriot’s Day | State holiday | Maine, MassachusettsApr 15 | Monday | Boston Marathon | Sporting event | Apr 16 | Tuesday | Emancipation Day | State holiday | District of ColumbiaApr 18 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Christian | Apr 19 | Friday | Good Friday | State holiday | CT, DE, HI, IN, KY, LA, NC, ND, NJ, TN, TX***Apr 20 | Saturday | Holy Saturday | Christian | Apr 20 | Saturday | Passover (first day) | Jewish holiday | Apr 21 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance, Christian | Apr 21 | Sunday | San Jacinto Day | State holiday | TexasApr 22 | Monday | Easter Monday | Observance, Christian | Apr 22 | Monday | 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Top 8 Religious Festivals in India That Every Tourist Should Know
India is a country filled with many religions and religion play an important role in the lives of Indians. Most of the Indians consider themselves a part of a religion and different types of rituals and worship is a part of their daily life. This religious fervor has given rise to many religious festivals in India which are celebrated with loads of fervor in India.
Here are 8 best religious festivals of India that every tourist should know before heading to any place of India.
1. Ganesh Chaturthi
Celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular religious festivals in India. Mostly celebrated by Hindus, the festival symbolizes wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. The festival is celebrated in India for 10 days mostly in northern parts of India like Mumbai, Maharashtra, etc.
When to Celebrate: Mostly in September
2. Navratri
Navratri is also one of the leading religious festivals in India. The name of these festivals tells everything. Nava means “Nine” and Ratri means “Nights”. So the festival is 9 nights and 10 days festivals celebrated to pay respect to the universal mother of Shakti (Power).
When to Celebrate: September to October
3. Mahashivratri
Mahashivratri is one of the major Hindi festivals in India celebrated with loads of fervor, especially by youngsters dancing and singing in the streets of their local towns. Usually, at this festival, people worship Lord Shiva. The festival is celebrated usually in the months of February to March.
When to Celebrate: February
4. Dussehra
One of the widely celebrated religious festivals in India, Dussehra also known as Vijayadashmi is celebrated as the day of victory of good over evil. The festival is associated with Lord Rama and it is believed that Lord Rama killed Ravan on this day who captured his wife Sita.
When to Celebrate: October
5. Janmashtami
Janmashtami is celebrated as the birth of Lord Krishna, who is viewed as the eight Avtar of Lord Vishnu. Celebrated the nation over with much fervor, the festival is listed as one of the best religious festivals of India. On this day, devotees usually worship Lord Krishna and pray for their wellness.
When to Celebrate: August
6. Diwali
Diwali is the most marvelous religious festival in India of the Hindu community. Diwali is the festival of lights that is celebrated with loads of fervor in almost every part of the nation. The festival is set apart by individuals adorning their homes with candles, earthen lights, and lights, blasting crackers, and sharing blessings and sweets with family, friends, and loved once.
When to Celebrate: November
7. Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Eid, is a major religious festival of Muslims. The festival is celebrated at the end of Ramadan month and people usually pray is mosques, greets everyone with a sweet hug, and feast relatives and dear ones at home.
When to Celebrate: May
8. Gangaur
Gangaur is a brilliant celebration, during which the womenfolk of Rajasthan worship their Goddess Parvati (wife of Lord Shiva). The festival is a symbol of a good harvest, coming od spring season, and marital fidelity and believed to brings happiness in the life of married couples. Unmarried ladies additionally praise this celebration and petition God for a decent life accomplice.
When to Celebrate: March
So these are the 8 best religious festivals in India which are celebrated with loads of fervor and enjoy in the whole nation. If you have ever celebrated some of these festivals before while traveling in India then share your experience with us in the comment section below.
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10 Colourful Festivals in India
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10 Colourful Festivals in India
India is a country known for non-stop, rambunctious, sensory-busting festivals. It is the only country in the world where there is at least one festival being celebrated in some corner or other. Although of these festivals celebrate different things and aspects of life, they have one thing in common- they’re all endearing and spectacles to behold. Here’s the ultimate list of Colourful Festivals in India:
1. Diwali, The Festival of Lights
diwali Diyas, Photo by Swaminathan, CC BY 2.0
Diwali is one of the biggest festivals in India. It is the celebration of the triumph of light over darkness, or the good over evil. It is essentially the Indian equivalent to Christmas in the sheer grandeur and zest of the celebrations.
People all over the country celebrate Diwali as an occasion to bring the whole family together and reconnect with loved ones. Diyas (lanterns) are lit to celebrate the return of Lord Rama from exile.
When: Around November each year, though the exact dates may vary.
Where: Celebrated all over the country.
2. Holi, The Festival of Colours
holi Photo by Steven Gerner, CC BY-SA 2.0
Probably the most cheerful and colourful festivals in India, Holi marks the commencement of Spring in the country. People all over the country celebrate this festival by throwing coloured powder and water on one another- Holi is India’s answer to the Tomatina festival in Spain.
When: Holi is celebrated according to the lunar calendar and falls around March every year.
Where: All over the country, especially in Mathura, birthplace of lord Krishna.
3. Navratri
navratri Dandiya Dance, Photo by Biswasmegha.bis, CC BY-SA 4.0
Navratri is a festival celebrated in India to worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga. One of the major attractions of Gujarat, Navratri is celebrated for 9 days, all throughout which, people dress up in beautiful traditional dresses and participate in Dandiya Raas for hours on end. It is a time to put on your dancing shoes and groove with the music in gorgeous dresses.
When: It starts on the new moon day landing between September 15 and October 15.
Where: Head to the state of Gujarat to revel in the true essence and flavour of Navratri.
4. Durga Puja
durga-puja Maa Durga’s Idol, Photo by Zinga, CC0 1.0 – Colourful Festivals in India
One of the main festivals of Bengalis, Durga Puja is celebrated with great pomp and glory throughout the country. Huge, beautiful idols are placed in magnificent Pandals, where prayers are performed for 10 days. These 10 days are celebrated with grand feasts and cultural festivities including songs, dances and dramas and worshipping of Goddess Durga by people for the health and well-being of friends and family.
When: Around the last week of October every year.
Where: Kolkata is the best place to witness Durga Puja in all its grandeur.
5. Dussehra
dussehra Photo by Pete Birkinshaw, CC BY 2.0
Also, referred to as Vijayadashmi, the festival of Dussehra is celebrated every year in India to mark the end of the demon king Ravana at the hands of Lord Rama. The enactment of the Ram Leela is done for 10 days. It culminates in Ravan Dahan; where towering effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkaran and Meghnath are burnt, followed by a grand feast.
When: Between September and October every year.
Where: Across the country.
6. Ganesh Chaturthi
ganesh-chaturthi Ganesh Visarjan(Cropped), Photo by Chetan Gole, CC BY-SA 2.0
Ganesh Chaturthi is a 10-day long affair of festivities in India, when huge, beautiful handcrafted idols oh the elephant God Ganesha are installed in homes, public meeting places and pandals to commemorate the birth of Lord Ganesha. Prayers are offered and pujas performed in the mornings as well as in the evenings. On the 10th day, Visarjan is performed where the idols are immersed in water, marking the end of the festival, celebrated with cultural activities like dancing and singing as well as activities like Blood donation camps are set up for the benefit of the citizens.
When: The 4th day of the first fortnight of August
Where: Visit Pune or Mumbai to catch the fervour and gaiety associated with this colourful festival in all its grandeur.
7. Raksha Bandhan
raksha-bandhan Pooja Thal, Photo by carrotmadman6, CC BY 2.0
A festival that celebrates the brother-sister bond, the festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in India in which the sister performs an Arti, applies tilak and ties a Rakhi on her brother’s arm, praying for his well-being. The brother, in turn, gives his sister a gift, promising to protect her all her life. This festival brings together families over scrumptious food and conversation, while celebrating the bond they share.
When: The full moon day of the month of Shravana, corresponding to August
Where: Whole India.
8. Janmashtami
janmashtmi Krishna’s Idol, Photo by Nvvchar, CC BY-SA 3.0
A beautiful and significant festival, Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna. It is celebrated as a day of praying, dancing and visiting temples, while fasting throughout the day. The fast is broken with a delicious spread at the end of the day and the day of Janmashtami is welcomed by singing bhajans at midnight as it turns into the day of Janmashtami. Little boys dress up as Krishna and girls as Radha and Krishna’s life story is played in jhaankis at temples.
When: The 8th day of Krishna Paksha, usually falling around August or September
Where: Religious place of Vrindavan and Mathura
9. Bihu
bihu Bihu Dance, Photo by Subhrajit, CC BY-SA 3.0
Bihu is a popular festival celebrated in the North East. It is a month-long festival, celebrated with grandeur and joy. Women and men dress up in traditional attires and perform the Bihu dance amidst a lot of pomp and gaiety. The local cuisine consumed during this festival is something you shouldn’t miss- fish pitika and coconut laddoos are to die for.
When: 14th April
Where: Plan a trip to Assam, if you want to enjoy and witness Bihu festival in its full beauty.
10. Hemis
hemis Photo by Madhav Pai, CC BY 2.0
Hemis is a two-day long cultural festival. It is one of the major tourist attractions in Ladakh each year. The festivities involve bedecked priests dancing to tunes unanimous with the festival, celebrating the birth of the of the Tibet Tantric Buddhism. Do not forget to check out the Hemis monastery while you are there.
When: Around June or July
Where: Ladakh
India is a land of a variety of religions, their cultures and their traditions coexisting harmoniously. It is a country that never ceases to amaze you with its rich history and the variety it has to offer.
So, go ahead and plan your next holiday around these and many such festivals that take place in the country that celebrates a festival every day to build up memories and experiences you will never forget.
10 Colourful Festivals in India Rohit Agarwal
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