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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsDaily Holidays September 23
Hug a Vegetarian Day Hug A Vegetarian Day was established to show recognition and appreciation for those that have made the, often difficult, transition to a meat free and animal-product free lifestyle. Being a vegetarian isnt always easy, your food options tend to be limited at restaurants, and theres a strange social hostility against those who choose to not consume animals. Since vegetarianism first started becoming a popular dietary move, there have been a lot of vegetarian options entering the market and today its relatively easy to find an alternative to anything left behind in the transition. So give these brave souls a hug to thank them for the animal lives they save, and the difficulties they sometimes face in their race to save our animal friends. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/hug-a-vegetarian-day/Checkers Day or Dogs in Politics Day doesnt have anything to do with the popular board game; rather, it commemorates the famous checkers speech made by Richard M. Nixon in 1952 after he received an adorable Cocker Spaniel as he sought election in 1952. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/checkers-day/
Restless Legs Awareness Day. Restless Legs Awareness Day aims to promote awareness of this medical condition or syndrome. It is held on the same day each year to coincide with the birth date of Professor Karl-Axel Ekborn (born 23rd September 1907, died 1977). This eminent Swedish neurologist first wrote and described the disease in 1945. Since then, a lot has been learned about its symptoms although (to date) there is no known primary cause. It may be associated with dopamine or blood iron levels. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/restless-legs-awareness-day/
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Daily Holidays September 23 (Original Post)
Sherman A1
Sep 2016
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bigwillq
(72,790 posts)1. Who wants a hug?
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)2. Happy birthday to Bruce Springsteen!