September may not be the month you think of when it comes to holiday celebrations, but it can be full of opportunities for fun. This month you can find all kinds of quirky holidays to celebrate. Today our Arrive Watertower Blog has a list of some of these holidays for you to celebrate here in Eden Prairie, MN. Celebrate a holiday or two and enjoy!
Read a Book Day (September 6)
Celebrate this holiday by going to a public library or a bookstore near your apartment and looking for a new read. We suggest Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh and Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward if you’re looking for something newer. You could also pick up a classic book such as The Book Thief.
Chocolate Milkshake Day (September 12)
This is a holiday that deserves to be celebrated! Who doesn’t love a creamy chocolate milkshake? Visit an ice cream shop near you to pick one up, or make a shake at home with a few ingredients and a blender. Try this homemade chocolate milkshake recipe if you want an idea for where to start.
National Apple Dumpling Day (September 17)
National Apple Dumpling Day will get you in the mood for autumn in no time! Try out this recipe for old-fashioned apple dumplings to make your own. It’s sure to please your friends and family. Visit the a local farmer’s market to pick up fresh-picked apples and support local businesses while you do. Enjoy!
Confucius Day (September 28)
Confucius was a man who was estimated to have been born in 551 B.C. in China. He felt an obligation to bring good principles back to existence during a turbulent time in China. He believed in self-discipline as well as in loving others and having compassion. Celebrate Confucius Day, his birthday, on the 28th by living by one of his principles conveyed through his many quotes.
Here are a few of his quotes:
“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.”
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”
“It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.”
What holidays are you planning to celebrate this month? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading. Happy September!
