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True or False? Out of all 12 months of the year, September is spelled with the most letters.
True. It contains nine letters, and it happens to be the ninth month of the year. No other months have the same amount of letters as their number in the calendar year.
100
What bird is nationally recognized during the month of September?
September is National chicken month! This celebration recognizes all of the many delicious ways you can prepare and enjoy chicken.
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What holiday falls on September 2nd?
Labor Day
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September is known as the month of which fruit?
Apples! Apple picking becomes a common weekend pastime and favorite to bake with in September.
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True or False? September is the only month named after a Roman deity?
FALSE! September comes from the Latin word “septem”. The other months in the Gregorian calendar are named after Roman gods and goddesses. Just to name a few: January (Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions), March (Mars, the god of war), July (Julius Caesar), and August (Augustus Caesar).
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True or False? There are more pop and classic songs with “September” in the title than any other month.
True.
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What is September's birth stone?
The birthstone for September is the sapphire which is said to reduce inflammation, treat fever and act as a lucky charm for the person wearing it. It symbolizes intuition, clarity of thought, peacefulness, as well as loyalty and trust.
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September 11th is called "____ Day" to honor and remember those who died in September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Patriot Day
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Fall is the best time to plant which vegetable that is cooked with as an herb or spice?
Garlic!
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Finish this folklore: "Fair on September _____, fair for the month."
Fair on September 1st, fair for the month.
300
What dates does the first day of fall usually fall on?
September 22nd or 23rd in North America. This is when the hours in the day are almost equal to the hours in the night. This occurs at the same time as the Spring Equinox does in Australia.
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Which gemstone is related to the sapphire?
The ruby is related to the sapphire. They are the second-hardest natural gemstones, with only the diamond being harder.
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What holiday falls on September 5th?
National Cheese Pizza Day
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What is the most popular flavor of pizza in the US?
Classic cheese pizza is the most popular.
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On September 12th, 1962 which president went to Houston, Texas to make a speech justifying his proposed $5.4 billion space program?
President John F. Kennedy
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The name “September” comes from WHAT old Roman word?
The name “September” comes from the Roman word, “septem,” which means 7. September was the seventh month of the year on the Roman calendar – It did not become the ninth month until the advent of the Gregorian calendar.
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What are the 2 flowers that represent September birthdays?
The Aster blooms in purple, pink, red, and white. This fall flower blooms in September and attracts migrating butterflies. Another flower representing September births is the morning glory. It blooms all summer long and up to the first frost.
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What day is National Grandparents Day in September?
Sunday, September 8th. National Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day each year.
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What are the best crops to harvest in September?
Some of the best crops to harvest are onions, apples, raspberries, and tomatoes.
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One U.S. president was assassinated in September. Who was it?
William McKinley
500
The Romans believed that September was looked after by the god of ______
Fire. So they always expected fires and volcanic eruptions to occur during this month.
500
What is the name of the full moon in September?
Harvest Moon or Corn Moon. It will be the second of four supermoons in 2024. The moon will be in front of the constellation Pisces and close to Saturn.
500
September 17th is what known U.S. holiday?
September 17th is Constitution Day, which marks the day that the U.S. Constitution was adopted.
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September is an important month for _____ as it marks the end of the honey collection season in most parts of the country.
Beekeepers and honey enthusiasts.
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Only one U.S. president was born in September - who?
William Taft