TRADITIONS AND CELEBRATIONS IN SEPTEMBER

The September Equinox… also known as the Autumn Equinox… was and is celebrated by many cultures 'round the world… as a harvest festival.

This celebration has been linked to many world myths and superstitions in history. In China the mid-Autumn festival… also known as the moon festival… is celebrated around the time of the September Equinox. This celebration dates back more than 3000 years and occurs at the time of the full moon. It celebrates the abundance of the summer's harvest, where moon cakes - filled with lotus, sesame seeds, duck eggs, or dried fruit - are made and eaten. This is also a time when family… both near and far… get together to visit and feast. Streets are decorated with lanterns… incense is burned… and fire dragon dances takes place.

FACTS ABOUT SEPTEMBER

September was originally the seventh month in the Roman calendar.

The Autumn Equinox falls on September 23rd this year.

The word equinox derives from the Latin words meaning "equal light"… and refers to the time when the sun crosses the equator.

Traditionally… September is the month to begin your fall cleaning… and to reorganize your home and your life… from the hectic pace of the summer.

APPLE-CIDER VINEGAR BATH

After your fall cleaning and purging of all unwanted clutter from your home environment… give yourself the gift of this cleansing and purifying bath. Apple cider vinegar… kills bacteria and removes toxins from your body… as well as refreshing and deep cleaning your skin.

Add 2 cups of apple cider vinegar to a hot bath… and soak for at least 30 minutes. Pat dry with a soft towel… leaving some of the apple cider vinegar on your skin… to continue its process of pulling out toxins from your body.