All About September
September comes from the Latin word for this number in the ancient Roman calendar.
Seven
September is peak harvest time for this popular fruit often linked with back-to-school season
Apples
September 30 is recognized in Canada as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This colour is strongly associated with the day.
Orange
Which singer had a major hit with “September Morn” in 1979, Neil Diamond or Barry Manilow?
Neil Diamond
This holiday, celebrated the first Monday in September, honors workers.
Labor Day
The approximate date in September that marks the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
September 21-23
Many birds begin this seasonal journey south in September.
Migration
This Canadian province, on the shores of the Pacific ocean, joined Confederation on September 1, 1905.
British Columbia
Which band released the famous song “September” in 1978, Earth, Wind & Fire or The Commodores?
Earth, Wind, & Fire
The Jewish Holiday celebrated in September, that is the Jewish New Year.
Rosh Hashanah
September is one of four months with exactly 30 days. Which other month also has 30 days?
April, June, or November
Which grain is traditionally associated with making bread and is commonly harvested in late summer or early fall, wheat or rice?
Wheat
The famous Canadian railway linking the country from coast to coast was completed in September.
Canadian Pacific CP
On September 9, 2022, this global K-pop girl group released their long-awaited second studio album Born Pink, featuring hits like Pink Venom
Blackpink
Which famous Canadian singer-songwriter was born on September 12, Gordon Lightfoot or Leonard Cohen?
Gordon Lightfoot
In the Northern Hemisphere, what is the name of the fall time when day and night are approximately equal.
Equinox
September is the first full month when this Starbucks’ classic fall flavor returns
Pumpkin Spice
This Canadian city is home to the Parliament of Canada.
Ottawa
This album, released September 8, 2023, solidified Olivia Rodrigo’s status as a pop-R&B star, with songs like Vampire going viral on TikTok
Guts
This is the blue birthstone of September.
Sapphire
The greek goddess Demeter was honored in September for this important time of collecting from the fields.
Harvest
This vegetable was historically carved into lanterns before pumpkins became popular for Halloween.
Turnips
This Canadian province is known as the “Prairie Province” and is famous for wheat production.
Saskatchewan
This Green Day song was released in September of 2004.
Wake me Up When September Ends
If September 1 falls on a Tuesday, what day of the week will September 30 fall on, Wednesday or Thursday?
Wednesday