Odd and Highly Unusual September Holidays

September is not usually a month one thinks about in regards to special holidays, but, trust me, they do exist. If you didn't think you had a cause to celebrate something this month, think again and consider these unusual monthly holidays.

September 1- Emma M. Nutt Day

Ms. Nutt was the very first female to become a telephone operator. You have her to thank for all those folks who speak in sing-songy voices while connecting you to the wrong number, instead of the one you asked for.

Even worse, she is the forerunner of the dreaded customer service rep.

September 2- National Beheading Day

This is day to stop and remember all those famous people who had their heads-er-removed. Just what sadist came up with this idea for a September "holiday" I don't know, but let's just say there are a lot of sickos with a great deal of tie on their hands.

September 4- Newspaper Carrier Day

Ah, yes! Let's pay tribute to those special individuals who throw the newspaper right in front of the sprinklers or keep neglecting to put it on the porch, like we've asked them to do a dozen times.

September 5- Be Late for Something Day

What a wonderful excuse to have for being tardy for something, like for a dinner with relatives you loathe. If they get upset, simply point out the fact that you were celebrating an official holiday and see if that gets you off the hook.

September 11- No News Is Good News Day

The purpose of this day is to take a temporary hiatus from negative news, meaning that you'll probably have to keep the t.v., internet and radio off and refrain from picking up the newspapers. I guess the old saying that "Ignorance is bliss" holds true on this day, though I personally think most of us would climb the walls if we actually had to cut ourselves off from getting the latest news of the day, even if it ends up depressing us for the rest of the week

September 12- Chocolate Milkshake Day

I can definitely live with this one.. Ditch that diet for the day and run over to Baskin Robbins for a thick, delicious chocolate treat..

September 13- Defy Superstition Day

This holiday falls on the 13th of the month on purpose, so we can all unload those unhealthy superstitions we were brought up on. So, by all means, use this day to walk under a ladder, pet a black cat, put a hat on your bed or step on a crack in the sidewalk. (Just make sure you cross your fingers while you do it!)

September 14- National Cream-Filled Doughnut Day

I love America, especially since we have a penchant for coming up with holidays like this that give us a reason to be over-indulgent. Of course, since Chocolate Milkshake Day was just celebrated two days ago, thi spretty much blows your weight loss plan to smithereens. Hey, maybe just one won't hurt, huh?

September 16- National Play-Doh Day

Everybody remembers being a kid and having a ball playing with that smushy, gooey stuff known as Play-Doh. Take a few minutes to celebrate this day by digging your fingers in the mess again and relive those times when you were a youth and it was your parents who had to pay mortgages and car payments.

September 18- National Cheeseburger Day

Curse these food holidays! You just got back into your healthy nutritional routine, after pigging out on Chocolate Milkshake Day and National Cream-Filled Doughnut Day, only to be sabotaged again. Still, it would be practically un-American, wouldn't it, if you didn't drive to MickeyD's and get a Big Mac to celebrate this holiday?

September 22- Elephant Appreciation Day

After Chocolate Milkshake Day, National Cream-Filled Doughnut Day and National Cheeseburger Day, you may very well feel as though you can identify with one of the world's largest creatures. This day is set aside for you to stop by a zoo and let an elephant know you care. If you don't live close to a zoo, then just look at a picture of an elephant and smile a lot.

September 28- Ask a Stupid Question Day

A cool holiday for those with prankster tendencies. Call up stores and ask them dumb questions. for example, you could dial up Krispy Kreme and ask if they sell doughnuts. I'm sure you have far more clever ways to cll up and annoy people, but this holiday gives you a viable excuse.