October Holidays
October 8, 2009
Filed under Random
Halloween is quickly approaching, but October is also recognized for several other obscure observances.
For example, October is Adopt-a-Shelter Animal Month, and also Family History Month. October is National Pizza Month, National Clock Month, National Stamp Collecting Month, and National Rollerblading Month. National Fire Prevention Week is also celebrated in many elementary schools across the country.
The following “holidays” are some of the most outstanding of the lot:
Oct. 1 – Homemade Cookies Day
Oct. 2 – Name Your Car Day
Oct. 4 – National Golf Day
Oct. 5 – World Teacher Day
Oct. 9 – Leif Ericson Day
Oct. 12 – Columbus Day and Farmers Day
Oct. 15 – National Grouch Day
Oct. 16 – Boss’ Day and Dictionary Day
Oct. 17 – Sweetest Day
Oct. 18 – Alaska Day
Oct. 22 – National Nut Day
Oct. 25 – Mother-in-Law’s Day and National Denim Day
Oct. 28 – Plush Animal Lover’s Day
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