November Holidays, Fun Events, and Customs

November is a month packed full of holidays, enjoyable activities, and interesting traditions and customs. This post features those events, fun facts, and happenings that appeal to me. See how many resonate with you.

November is a unique month, in that it has two birthstones, topaz and citrine. These gemstones are admired for their colors and stunning beauty.

 

Topaz is usually made into jewelry that's yellow to amber color. However, it can be found in a variety of shades such as blue, green, yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, and brown. 

Blue happens to be one of the most popular topaz colors, and many times, the desired shade is achieved by heat-treating colorless topaz.

The ancient Greeks believed that topaz could make a wearer invisible. A symbol of honor and strength, topaz was also believed to bring calm, longevity, and wisdom.

 

yellow and blue topaz

Citrine on the other hand, ranges from a transparent pale yellow to a bold brownish variety of quartz. 

yellow/0range/ to brown citrine

Citrine has been a popular gemstone since ancient times and has shared a history of mistaken identities with the other November birthstone, topaz. 

One result is people thought citrine had the same powers as topaz. They believed both birthstones could soothe tempers and calm the wearer.

Now on to those things I'd like to

 Highlight during November

November 1. World Vegan Day is a holiday that was created to raise awareness of the vegan lifestyle and its benefits for people, living creatures, and the planet.

It marks the beginning of World Vegan Month, a 30-day celebration of the vegan movement. It’s a luscious month for me, because World Vegan Month falls within the prime growing season for many fall veggies and fruits. Winter squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, leeks, broccoli, cranberries, and pears and apples are perfect additions to a vegan meal or feast.

To reap optimal health benefits, eat vegan food that is whole food plant-based (WFPB) and includes a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables alongside plant-based proteins. 

steamed greens, black-eyed peas, and grilled carrots

Be mindful about your prep and cooking methods and understand not all vegan foods are equal.

In-season organic produce is vibrant and loaded with antioxidants and nutrients. To get details see "Benefits of Eating In-Season Fruit and Veggies." 

November 3. 🕑 Daylight savings time ends in many states of our nation. The practice of moving clocks forward in the spring and back in the fall to make better use of daylight hours has always struck me as quirky. 

Daylight Savings Time (DST) was formally adopted during World War I as a way to conserve energy. The Uniform Time Act of 1966 made DST a legal requirement in the United States.

DST is observed in most of the United States, but not in Hawaii, Arizona, or the U.S. territories. State governments can request to change their time zone, but the Department of Transportation (DOT) must approve the change.

DST is also known as "spring forward, fall back" because of the timing of the clock changes. In the United States, clocks are moved forward one hour at 2 AM on the second Sunday in March, and back one hour at 2 AM on the first Sunday in November.

November 5. U.S.A. Election Day  falls on Tuesday Nov. 5th this year. Originally, election days varied by state, but in 1845 a federal law set a single election day for the entire country. If you haven't voted already, get to the poles the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November and be a pro-active citizen.

At first, Election Day applied only to presidential elections, but was later extended to congressional and state elections as well. 

Hopefully you are registered to vote, may have even voted early, or plan to get out and vote. EVERY vote matters.

November 11 . Veterans Day is a national holiday that falls on November 11^th each year. Veterans Day is set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military – in wartime or peacetime.

 

November 13. World Kindness Day is celebrated around the world on November 13^th. It was first introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement.

 

World Kindness Day gives us an opportunity to devote time and attention to the good deeds we do, notice kindness in the community, and remind us to share a common thread of kindness with others and ourselves all year long.

 #worldkindnessday

November 15. November’s Full Beaver Moon occurs on Friday, November 15. Read the Farmer's Almanac page about the November Moon for more information.

November 28. Celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, Thanksgiving is a U.S. national holiday. 

How do you celebrate? My family and friends enjoy gathering round the dinner table, sharing food and conversation, and giving thanks and expressing gratitude for our lives, health, community and nation, friendships, love, and prosperity.

November is the last month of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. With me, it's a month primarily focused on celebrating my freedom, both in my country and myself. I don't take it lightly, and feel thankful for my blessings.  

No matter which holidays or special events you take part in, enjoy what you do (it's good for your health and sense of well-being). 

Please comment below to share about your favorite days in November and how you honor them.

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Wishing family, friends, and readers of Colors 4 Health a happy healthy November.

Sending special November wishes for love, peace, health, and abundance to you, your loved ones, and for our planet.

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