Everyone has been taught to know about certain holidays. We have Martin Luther King’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc. All these holidays have something in common: it is public knowledge what they are and why they are celebrated. However, there are other holidays, that although recognized, no one is aware of. In September alone, there are over fifteen holidays that are unheard of.

National Beheading Day takes place on September 2. According to holiday experts, the reason for this holiday is not completely clear; something that is certain is that many beheadings have occurred throughout history and on this day, in a way, it serves to commemorate those that died in this cruel and inhumane way.

On September 3, Skyscraper Day is celebrated. According to www.holidayinsights.com, this is a day “to appreciate and admire the world's tallest skyscrapers.” These include the Taipei 101 in Taipen, Taiwan and the Sears Tower in Chicago, IL (1,451 feet tall), among others. Skyscrapers could quite possibly be the most important modern creation, since they serve not only to house people but also as commerce centers for international companies.

Along with this being a day to commemorate buildings, it is also the date of a more popular holiday known as Labor Day. Many people do not realize the importance of this holiday, but it was originally established to honor workers from all over the world, disregarding what sort of job they do. The Central Labor Union originally established it in New York City in 1882. According to www.dol.gov, Labor Day is “a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.”

Appropriately enough, September 4 is Newspaper Carrier Day, as established by the Newspaper Association of America. This is a day meant to honor anyone who is/was ever a newspaper carrier—a job that years ago used to be very popular. This day dates all the way back to the early 1800s and, although definitely not as popular now, the tradition continues.

September 5 is a day to celebrate a day that seems as though some people commemorate this holiday on a daily basis: Be Late For Something Day. Basically, this is the day to be a procrastinator and put off doing something. Those of you who are more often than not late to something would certainly find thrill in this day.

Ironically enough, the next day is Fight Procrastination Day. This is where the saying “Never put off until tomorrow, what you can do today!” comes in. This is the day to set your mind to something and take action.

On September 7 is Neither Rain Nor Snow Day. No, this holiday in fact has nothing to do with weather. In actuality, this holiday was instituted after the opening of the New York Post Office Building in 1914. Based on the inscription on the building, the weather would never stop the delivery of mail on time.

Pardon Day is celebrated on September 8; the name is self-explanatory. What is not a well-known fact about this day is that on this day in 1974, President Ford pardoned President Nixon for any wrongdoings during his presidency, especially dealing with the Watergate scandal.

On September 9 is Teddy Bear Day; to us now, a Teddy Bear is a toy, a companion, a comforter. What few realize is the history behind the special friend of children from across the entire world. In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt went hunting in Mississippi; while doing so, he saw a small bear and refused to shoot it. The news got out after the Washington Post and made a cartoon about it. After this, toy store owners, Morris and Rose Michtom, wrote to President Roosevelt asking for authorization to call their stuffed animals “Teddy Bears.” Eventually, it became very popular; now, it is probably one of the largest toy companies that exists, even getting a holiday named after them.

September 13 gives people the chance to let go of their superstitions, as this is Defy Superstition Day. It is purposely celebrated on the 13th to rebel against the “13 being an unlucky number” cause. This is a day where it is okay to walk under a ladder, spill salt, and go against every superstition you have ever heard.

As if all those were not enough, September 14 is National Cream Filled Donut Day. Wow. Who would have thought they would have a day where it is encouraged that you eat the sugary, fatty donut?

Only a few days after September 14 is National Play-Doh Day which is on September 16. Most people remember playing with Play-Doh when they were younger. It was created in the 1950s to encourage children to express their creativity and imagination.

To wrap up all the funky holidays in September, we have Ask A Stupid Question Day on September ¬¬28. This holiday was begun in the 1980s by teachers attempting to get students to ask more questions and has continued until now. All those people that have been wondering something for a while and have been too afraid to ask because you thought people would look at you weird or think that it was a stupid question, this day gives you the chance to do so and not make a fool of yourself.

There are tons of other holidays that are unknown to the public that occur throughout the month of September; these are just a few of them. One day, if you are ever bored, look them up online. It is truly amazing how many different holidays are celebrated almost every day of our lives.