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| A Labor Day parade, New York City, ca. 1882 (Wikipedia) |
Note: A tribute to workers, another to the heroes of September 11, and a silly day that encourages people to "talk like a pirate," all in September!
Get Ready: Ahoy there, Matey! Know ye how to talk like a pirate? Arrrr!
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| Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day (Wikipedia) |
Note: Traditionally, America's "summer social season" (not summer itself) began on Memorial Day at the end of May and ended with Labor Day at the start of September.
Get Ready: When do you recognize the sacrifices of those who died for your country? What do you do to recognize their importance?
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| In many countries, school starts in September (Wikipedia) |
Note: September. For many people, it means the start of a new school year. (After 18 years as a student and 26 as an educator, I have come to feel that "New Years Day" must be some time in September!)
Get Ready: Does September have any special significance for you? What month do you think is most important?
