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8 National Holidays We Can Religiously Celebrate This October

Even more reasons to love October.

Hannah Wilson
Oct 08, 2017
Creighton University
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8 National Holidays We Can Religiously Celebrate This October
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As much as we all love the chilly air, the spookiness, and all the other wonderful things that October brings, this month has even more great things to it. As if October wasn't already everyone's favorite month of the year, there are even more reasons to love October. October is pure fall, but it also brings awareness to many important topics.

1. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

All dogs deserve love, whether you get them as a puppy or from a shelter. If you were thinking of adopting a dog, this is definitely the month to do so.

2. Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Many people are affected by breast cancer, and it is important to remember the lives lost due to this cancer and to reflect on the lives who have completed the battle through it. Make sure to wear something pink sometime this month in support of all affected by breast cancer.

3. Cookie Month

What a perfect month to bake cookies! The Halloween theme cookies are already in the store, so make sure to get some of those or make your own.

4. Domestic Violence Awareness Month

This month is also dedicated to reflecting and learning about domestic violence. Many are affected by this, and some are and do not know. Help spread awareness.

5. Lupus Awareness Month

I recently read an article by a girl who found out she had Lupus when she was about 16. She wrote about how much it has affected her life, and her friends and family. Not many know about Lupus, but it affects many people. Celebrity Selena Gomez has also spoken up about this topic. It is important to know about this, and important to spread awareness.

6. National Pizza Month

Heck yes! Pizza is everything great in the world cut up into slices. Don't feel bad about how much pizza you consume this October, as it is national pizza month.

7. National Vegetarian Month

I am not vegetarian, but I know of many people who are. Whatever you choose to eat is on you. However, if you are a vegetarian this month is for you.

8. National Popcorn Popping Month

October also brings us the best kettle corn ever. You can get it at pumpkin patches and many other places. Go to events and eat popcorn, or stay at home and make sure to pop some.

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