September is National Chicken Month

September is National Chicken Month. Give a cluck cluck and celebrate. How exactly does one observe this month? Is the fact that it is National Chicken Month making it wrong to consume chicken? Was this celebration started to bring the chicken to the media forefront and for people to consume more beef than chicken during the month of September? Chick-Fil-A does not take down all their advertisements spouting "Eat More Chicken" this month. No, National Chicken Month promotes the consumption of more chicken.

Ways to observe National Chicken Month #1

Eat more chicken!!! Refrain from ingesting beef or pork this month. Is that too difficult? Eat less of the other meats then and at least increase your chicken intake by twice a week.

Ways to observe National Chicken Month #2

Be creative. Try out new recipes and create your own. Set a goal of ten new chicken recipes this month. Share with family and friends.

Ways to observe National Chicken Month #3

When going out to dinner this month, order only chicken entrees. Restaurants will also be promoting this celebration month; the majority of specials should contain chicken.

Ways to observe National Chicken Month #4

Do the chicken dance. This dance is a song composed by Werner Thomas, a Swiss accordion player. It is an oom-pah song, meaning it is Germanic music, involving brass instruments. Ever been to a beer hall or the replicas thereof in amusements parks? That is oom-pah music.

Ways to observe National Chicken Month #5

Were you aware that the Chicken Dance is not the same as the Chicken? You know, the dance where one would dance like a chicken. My mom is big on that one. That one can be done solo, the Chicken Dance is best performed with a large group of people. Dance both. Learn the lyrics and enjoy.

Ways to observe National Chicken Month #6

Read the book Chicken Little and then watch the movie. It is a story that never gets old. Adults and children can both enjoy the moral behind this little tale.

Ways to observe National Chicken Month #7

Read one of the many Chicken Soup for Soul books. Submit a story of your own. Enjoy a bowl of homemade chicken soup as well as you sit down to read.

Ways to observe National Chicken Month #8

Did you know that the San Diego Chicken, created in 1974, played a major role in bringing recognition to sports mascots? Learn more about him. Make it a family project.

Ways to observe National Chicken Month #9

Play the game, Chicken Invaders on your PC. There is also a Chicken Invaders 2 out now. Play both.

Ways to observe National Chicken Month #10

Engage in the age old debate: "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" Bring it up at least five times this month and see what transpires.