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Master of The magic of September
sonia While the north cozies up for autumn, the southern hemisphere uses September for massive spring cleaning and renewal.
sonia The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, usually falls in September, offering a time for deep reflection and sweet hopes.
sonia Spin the calendar dial to discover why September is a globally celebrated month of change.
Shofar sounds: The shofar blown during Rosh Hashanah is one of the world's oldest wind instruments, made from a hollowed-out ram's horn.
A return or re-entry, especially of children to school or of people to work after the summer holidays. In France, this September transition marks a nationwide return to routines, school, and new artistic seasons.
What traditional food is dipped in honey during Rosh Hashanah to symbolize a sweet new year?
How many days of introspection follow Rosh Hashanah, culminating in the holy day of Yom Kippur?
Why did the school year historically begin in September in many Northern Hemisphere countries?
Which two major wine regions are famous for their intensive grape harvests starting in September?