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calendar of eventsSeptemberSeptember in the Southern Hemisphere is the seasonalequivalent of March in the Northern Hemisphere.In the Northern hemisphere, the beginning ofthe meteorological autumn is 1 September. Inthe Southern hemisphere, the beginning of themeteorological spring is 1 September.National 5-A-Day MonthSeptember is now Fruits & Veggies More Matters Month.The Federal guidelines now suggest more than 5 servingsof fruits and vegetables each day for most people.National Breakfast MonthBreakfast is the first meal of the day and did you know"The word Breakfast came about because it meansbreaking the fast after one has not eaten (fasted) sincethe night before."This holiday celebrates the manydifferent types of Breakfast around the world12Patriots DayPatriot Day is observed In honor of theindividuals who lost their lives as a result ofthe terrorist attacks against the United Statesthat occurred on September 11, 2001. Americans shoulddisplay their flags at Half-StaffYom KippurYom Kippur begins at sundown September1413, and lasts until sundown September 14, isone of the most serious Jewish holidays.Thisis judgment day. Many Jews practice repentance, sayprayers, and give charity to obtain God's forgiveness forany sins made in the past year.Hispanic Heritage Month beginsHispanic Heritage Month begins on September15 15, the anniversary of independence forfive Latin American countries—Costa Rica,El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.In addition, Mexico declared its independence onSeptember 16, and Chile on September 18.National Rice MonthInitiated by an act of Congress in 1991, National RiceMonth helps increase awareness of rice and recognizesthe contribution the U.S. rice industry makes to America’seconomy. Today, the typical American consumes anaverage of 25 pounds of rice per year.Labor DayThe holiday originated in 1882 as the Central02 Labor Union of New York City sought to create"a day off for the working citizens." Congressmade Labor Day a federal holiday on June 28, 1894. Manyview Labor Day as the "official end of summer".1722Constitution DayCommemorates the ratification of the USConstitution in 1787. It also honors all whohave become US citizens.OktoberfestThe world-renowned Oktoberfest Festivalin Germany or Wiesn is two full-weeks and 3weekends long, spread out over 17 days; thedates for 2009 are September 19- October 4. This is agreat opportunity to highlight German products availablein your store, especially beers and pickles.05Rosh HashanahRosh Hashanah is the first and seconddays of the first Jewish month ofTishrei. It marks the beginning of theJewish new year. The celebration of this holidayis marked with solemnity, as it is the day on whichthe whole world is judged for the coming year.2228First Day of FallThe date when night and dayare nearly of the same length. Itmarks the first day of fall.Native American DayCelebrates Native American history and culture.14 OnTREND May/August 2013