September 30 Holidays

Start your day by taking your furry friend for a walk and teaching them a new trick to celebrate Pet Tricks Day. As you listen to your favorite podcast, consider whipping up a batch of homemade stroopwafels for World Stroopwafel Day. Later, savor a dish made with extra virgin olive oil to mark National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day, perhaps by making a simple pasta aglio e olio. Chew some gum while appreciating the people in your life on Love People Day. Become a language enthusiast by translating Rumi’s poetry on International Translation Day. Enjoy a mug of hot mulled cider while reflecting on the importance of history and culture for Indigenous communities on Orange Shirt Day. Embrace self-care by trying a mud pack facial and acknowledging the resilience of puppy mill survivors on their respective days. Take a moment to be thankful for the freedom of expression on Blasphemy Day. Remember those who have endured hardships at Indian Boarding Schools. Let the Thunderbirds fly in your imagination as you honor International Thunderbirds Day. And lastly, take the time to raise awareness about dog separation anxiety, a common issue among pets in today’s society. Celebrate each weird national holiday by engaging in these simple yet meaningful activities.