I love September for its warm days and cool nights. I love the start of everything Autumn - pumpkins, the colors of changing leaves, Octoberfests, spiced apple cider, homemade soup, and bike rides that don't make me sweat!

September is one of my favorite months of the year because I love the changing of the seasons.

Here are a few other reasons to love September:

September flower of the month: Aster

September birthstone: Sapphire

The sewing machine was patented on September 10, 1846.

Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner” on September 14, 1814.

Pilgrims sailed from England on the Mayflower on September 16, 1620.

The Constitution of the United States was signed on September 17, 1787.

Wizard of Oz, the novel, was published on September 3, 1900.

Mickey Mouse made his first appearance on September 19, 1928.

Holidays which occur in September:

Labor Day

Grandparents' Day

Patriot Day

World Gratitude Day

Autumn Begins