09/03/2025
Welcome to September Family...
September symbolizes the end of summer, the beginning of autumn (fall), and the start of the new school year for many, alongside representing a harvest season.
It is also the month of the Our Lady of Sorrows in Catholicism, the time of Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year), and the season for the Buddhist Ohigan observance. Its name comes from the Latin word septem, meaning "seven," as it was originally the seventh month of the year.
Cultural & Seasonal Meanings
End of Summer and Start of Autumn:
September marks the transition from summer to autumn, bringing cooler weather and falling leaves.
Harvest Season:
In many cultures, it's associated with gathering the "fruits of labor," celebrating abundance and the close of the growing season.
New School Year:
For many, September signifies the start of the academic year, with students returning to school.
Religious & Spiritual Significance
Catholicism:
The month is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, a devotion to the Virgin Mary's suffering.
Judaism:
September marks Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, a period of reflection, repentance, and return.
Buddhism:
The Buddhist observance of Ohigan, representing the "other shore" of enlightenment, is celebrated twice a year, including during the fall equinox in September.
Etymology & History
Name Origin: The name "September" derives from the Latin word septem, meaning "seven".
Hiical Shift: It was originally the seventh month of the Roman calendar, but its position shifted when January and February were added...
