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    Moon Festival, Mooncake Festival , or the August Moon Festival - they are the different names of the same festival, which is popularly also known as the Mid Autumn Festival . It is a celebration of abundance and togetherness. The Chinese believe in praying to the moon god for protection, family unity, and good fortune. It falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, a date that parallels the Autumn Equinox of the solar calendar.On this day the moon is unusually bright, clear and round. Historical accounts are silent about the exact origin of this festival, but as far as the assumption of the scholars are concerned , it is related to the two customs in China. The first customs concern the Chinese farmers. China is an agricultural country and farming in China is intricately associated with the seasons. In the ancient times, the farmers used to worship Earth God and prayed for a good harvest when they sowed the seeds during spring. On...

    Labor Day , the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the prosperity and well-being of our country.     It was hard times in the days of depression that hit the country in the 1880s. It led to widespread wage cuts and unemployment in the traditional pattern of the economic cycle. This was when the Knights of Labor came into being. It was their initiative that Labor Day turned out to be a civic event with parades and meetings.            The First Labor Day Contrary to the present practice the first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City , in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union . The Central Labor Union held its...

    Each day in America is a national food holiday and what better way to celebrate by enjoying those foods. Now, you don't have to wait for Thanksgiving or Christmas to enjoy a delicious food filled holiday. In this article you will find a list of national food holidays for the month of September. Along with each day, you'll also find a delicious idea on how to celebrate that particular holiday. National Cherry Popover Day September 1 : If you aren't sure how to make cherry popovers, just skip the popover part and make muffins with dried cherries and chocolate chips. National Blueberry Popsicle Day September 2 : Blueberry popsicles can be so easy to make. Just combine fresh blueberries with vanilla yogurt and a splash of your favorite juice. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze until set. National Welsh Rarebit Day September 3 : Welsh Rarebit is basically a cheese sauce poured over buttered toast. You can find many recipes online that are made usin...

September 1: Chicken Boy's Day - Buy a chicken suit and wear it all day to commemorate Chicken Boy. September 2: V-J Day - V-J...Is that like PJ day? Oh, no - I guess it stands for Victory in Japan. September 3: National Lazy Moms Day (2010) - Are you a lazy mom? Then this day is for you! September 4: Give the dog a break and carry in your own newspaper for once. September 5: Be Late for Something Day - This gives you a sound excuse to be late for something. September 6: Labor Day - Go to work and labor...oh, wait - most people have the day off from work. Never mind. September 7: Googl e Day - Google yourself. September 8: International Literacy Day - This is good news if you don't know how to read; today you will learn how. September 9: Wonderful Weirdoes Day - For all those wonderful weirdoes out there. September 10: Swap Ideas Day - Got an idea? Swap with someone! September 11: Remembrance Day - Be extra careful not t...

 Most local television channels had a show that presented these horror movies at night or on weekends. These shows usually had a host who was tasked with presenting low-grade films to television audiences. These hosts were most often in costume, and were taken from the ranks of the studio staff.     A few of these horror hosts became icons and gained nationwide, or international, recognition for their roles. However, most of these hosts were local and not recognized outside their local areas, but their characters added to the enjoyment of the movies. All of the hosts on the list, except for one, were presented in costume. 10. Zacherley/The Cool Ghoul    Zacherley was the host of WCAU’s Shock Theater, which debuted on October 7, 1957, and ran for 92 broadcasts, through to 1958. Actor John Zacherle wore a long black undertaker’s coat’s as the character “Roland,” who lived in a crypt with his wife “My Dear”, and his lab ...

   The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event which since 1964 has taken place on the streets of Notting Hill , Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea , London , UK each August, over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the day beforehand). It is led by members of the West Indian community, particularly the Trinidadian and Tobagonian British population or 'Trinis', many of whom have lived in the area since the 1950s. The carnival has attracted up to 2 million people in the past, making it the second largest street festival in the world after the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival held in that country. History     The roots of the Notting Hill Carnival come from two separate but connected strands. The Carnival began in January 1959 in St Pancras Town Hall as a response to the depressing state of race relations at the time; the UK's first widespread racial attacks (the Notting Hill race riots ) had occurred the previous year...