September Holidays!
This holiday, celebrated the first Monday in September, honors American workers.
Labor Day
This is the official Birthstone of September
Sapphire
This band’s 1978 hit song asks, “Do you remember the 21st night of September?
Earth, Wind & Fire
On September 8, 1504, this Italian artist’s famous statue of David was unveiled in Florence
Michelangelo
September marks the start of this colorful season in the Northern Hemisphere
Autumn (Fall)
September 11th is now known in the U.S. as this national day of remembrance
Patriot Day
September’s birth flower is this blossom, symbolizing wisdom and valor.
Aster
Will also accept forget-me-not, morning glory
September is often associated with the start of this major American sport’s season
Football (NFL)
On September 30, 1960, this classic cartoon featuring a Stone Age family premiered on TV
The Flintstones
Many birds begin this seasonal journey south in September
Migration
This Jewish holiday, often called the Jewish New Year, usually falls in September
Rosh Hashanah
In the ancient Roman calendar, September was originally the ___ month of the year.
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The Seventh Month
The U.S. Open, a major event in this sport, ends in early September
Tennis
The Mayflower set sail for England to the New World in September of what year?
The Year 1620
This full moon, often occurring in September, is the closest to the autumn equinox
The Harvest Moon
Mexico celebrates this holiday on September 16th, often mistaken for Cinco de Mayo
Mexican Independence Day
The Zodiac signs of September are Virgo and this other sign
Libra
On September 9, 1956, this rock ’n’ roll star made his famous first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show
Elvis Presley
California became the 31st State in September of what year?
1850
September is peak harvest time for this popular fruit often linked with back-to-school season
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Apples
This event marks the official start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere
The Autumn (or Fall) Equinox
If the months of the year were arranged in alphabetical order, where would September rank?
Last
On September 9, 2015, this British monarch became the longest-reigning ruler in the nation’s history
Queen Elizabeth II
On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded this country, starting World War II
Poland
In Japan, September 21 is Respect for the Aged Day, a holiday honoring this group of people
The Elderly (Seniors)