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National Themes For September 21: National Chai Day, National Pecan Cookie Day, National New York Day, National Dance Day, National Gymnastics Day, Boys’ and Girls’ Club Day for Kids, Puppy Mill Awareness Day, Responsible Dog Ownership Day, National Singles Day, National Clean Up Day, and National Seat Check Saturday.

🍶National Chai Day celebrates the strong tea that’s ordered at cafes across the country. While the Indian beverage dates back nearly 5,000 years, the chai served in homes and coffee shops today comes in many forms. The traditional chai is steeped with black tea leaves. For the richest flavor, add whole milk. Some prefer almond or coconut milk. The most common spice in chai is cardamom. Though blends will vary from place to place, other spices include cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, and fennel. Finally, sweeten the tea with pure sugar.

🍪National Pecan Cookie Day! This cookie can be eaten morning, noon and night by hungry snackers everywhere. Pecan is an Algonquian word, meaning “a nut requiring a stone to crack.” A member of the hickory family, the pecan is native to central and southern United States. Freshly baked, pecan cookies straight from the oven with a glass of milk is one of the best ways to end the day. Joining a friend while savoring the buttery goodness is even better. Gather up the ingredients for your favorite recipe. Whether soft and chewy or the dunking kind, bake up a batch for National Pecan Cookie Day.

🇺🇸National New York Day! The land now known as New York was populated by the Lenape people (also known as the Delaware Indians). The Dutch were the first Europeans to settle the area named New Netherland. Settlements and trading posts developed up and down the Hudson River. Albany, the state capital, was once called Beverwijck and the center of the fur trade. In 1624, the Dutch established a settlement on Nutten Island named New Amsterdam. Two years later, they would move to Manhattan Island and the colony would flourish. The settlement would exchange hands between the Dutch and British a few times, each without bloodshed. The first, in 1664, would be named New York. When the colonies declared independence and later created the articles of Confederation, it was soon discovered a stronger governing document was needed. While New York sent three delegates to the Constitutional Convention in 1787, only Alexander Hamilton remained to sign the final document. A Federalist, Hamilton held strong opinions that could potentially influence the framing of the young nation’s new governing document. For one, Hamilton supported a life term of service for the President. From the timeless halls of Ellis Island to the epic beauty of Niagara Falls and breathtaking Adirondacks, New York is infused with grand vistas and endless historical paths to retrace. With New York City as the epitome of a melting pot long before the term was coined, the state is full of inspiration for artists, sparks intelligent debate and philosophical discussion.

💃National Dance Day was created as a day to raise awareness about and to encourage Americans to embrace dance as a fun and positive way to maintain good health and combat obesity. National Dance Day achieved national recognition when in 2010, a long-time proponent of healthy lifestyles, American Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, introduced a National Dance Day resolution to promote dance education and physical fitness. National Dance Day was launched in 2010 by “So You Think You Can Dance” co-creator and Dizzy Feet Foundation co-president Nigel Lythgoe.

🤸‍♀️National Gymnastics Day! This classical sport has been in existence since the 5th century B.C. The Greeks developed the practice to strengthen warriors skills for battle. Focusing on all the necessary physical traits for hand to hand combat, gymnastics improves strength, dexterity and concentration. Many of the events first exhibited during the Greek Olympics are a part of the competition in the modern Olympics today. The “father of modern gymnastics” is Friedrich Ludwig Jahn of Germany. In the 1700s he developed many of the events that leave the audiences gasping in awe such as the parallel bars, balance beam and jumping events. Both an individual and team sport, gymnastics competitions are found all over the world at many age and skill levels. Those competing at the Olympic level and beyond train several hours daily and start at a young age. Gymnastics Day began in 1998 as a way to encourage gymnasts and bring awareness about the sport.

👫Boys’ and Girls’ Club Day for Kids! Dedicate this Saturday to celebrating children. Spend time in meaningful activities and celebrate the wonderment of childhood. The Boys’ and Girls’ Club of America is working to establish a day in The United States dedicated to just kids.

🐕National Puppy Mill Awareness Day is dedicated to improving the lives of dogs and ending puppy mills, this day helps to spread the word about puppy mills.

🐕Responsible Dog Ownership Day! If there is or soon will be a canine companion in your life, Responsible Dog Ownership Day encourages you to make a promise, not just to your loyal canine, but to all of those who may be affected by him. Dogs bring many benefits into our lives and to ensure they remain healthy, happy and safe; we need to be on the look out for their well-being and the well-being of those around them. Many do not take into consideration all the care involved when taking in a canine companion. Their size, energy, medical care, temperament, and many other needs are the dog owner’s responsibility. The American Kennel Club promotes Responsible Dog Ownership Days across the country annually. Since at least September 17, 2003, on the 119th anniversary of the AKC, Responsible Dog Ownership Day has been encouraging dog owners to be the most respectful, caring, and responsible companion to their canine they can be.

🎗National Singles Day recognizes nearly half of the U.S. population who, whether by choice or circumstance, are an integral part of growing businesses, organizations, and communities. Annually, National Singles Day shines a spotlight on the contributions of singletons and acknowledges not everyone is part of a power couple. It celebrates their unique qualities and opportunities to network with ingenuity and independence.

🗑National CleanUp Day encourages all of us to take action to make the entire country a better place to live. From coast to coast, organizations and individuals alike join forces to clean up parks, trails, beaches, mountains, and open spaces. Outdoor spaces that are free of trash and litter are a more enjoyable experience for everyone. Preservation of our forefathers’ legacy is up to all of us. By participating on this special day, you will be helping to send a message to your communities that you care about keeping our natural surrounding clean throughout the year.

🚦National Seat Check Saturday! The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hopes everyone will spread the news. Every 33 seconds there is a child under the age of 13 that is injured in an automobile accident. The proper use of a child safety seat is the leading preventative measure parents and childcare providers can implement to avoid injury and death in young children. One 2016 safety fact to note is 328 children under 5 years of age were saved by car seats.

Pecan cookies! Yummy!

Warm hugs!🐶💕🌤