LINKS: US UK CA Many of our holidays have origins in Pagan traditions. Halloween is no different. This particular event is the modern version of the three-day Celtic festival, known as Samhain. This is a Gaelic word, pronounced 'sah-win' or 'sow-win', which means 'summer's end'. This was the Celt's New Year, marking the end of … Continue reading HAPPY HALLOWEEN (Samhain)!
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Happy Hobbit Day!
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/hobbit-day-september-22/ Hobbit Day doesn't just occur during Tolkien Week (Sept 20th through the 26th), but it is also the shared birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins - September 22 (1290 and 1368 respectively in Shire-Reckoning). Hobbit Day and Tolkien Week were begun in 1978 by the American Tolkien Society. CELEBRATE TOLKIEN: LINKS: US UK CA LINKS: … Continue reading Happy Hobbit Day!
#BooksForTheHoliday – Happy International Literacy Day
LEARN MORE On September 8th, we globally recognize International Literacy Day. This is meant to promote literacy in order to improve conditions for the not only the individual and their community, but for society as a whole. So, let's get our reading on and share our passion, Book Lovers. Read with your kids and enjoy … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Happy International Literacy Day
NATIONAL FALL FOLIAGE WEEK – starts Sept 27th
MY FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR! LEARN MORE The joyous season of autumn has arrived, and I am in my glory. September through December is my favorite because it is the holiday season en mass, a return to school (celebrating education, reading, and writing), a time of bursting color, and great cheer. This is the … Continue reading NATIONAL FALL FOLIAGE WEEK – starts Sept 27th
National Read A Book Day
LET'S CELEBRATE! Though we celebrate National Book Lovers Day on August 9th, we observe National Read A Book Day on September 6th each year. It is meant to not only encourage a love and enjoyment of literature, but also to bring awareness to the health benefits of reading. It has been proven that reading not only reduces stress, it … Continue reading National Read A Book Day
