It's hard to believe November is here. We're so close to the start of 2023! This is a month to give gratitude, vote, and turn back the clocks. But that's not all. Here are 10 holidays and events your family can look forward to or recognize in November:
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1. Native American Heritage Month
Take time this month to learn about the people native to your town. Don't know where to start? This map shows indigenous territories, treaties, and languages throughout the world.
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2. National Adoption Month
More than 117,000 children and youth were waiting to be adopted from the foster care system in 2020, according to data from the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System. Have you considered adoption? Take this month to research the process where you live and see if adoption might be right for your family.
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3. Día de los Muertos | November 1st and 2nd
This celebratory Mexican holiday is a remembrance of the dead. Find out more about Día de los Muertos traditions.
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4. The End of Daylight Saving Time | November 6th
Before kids, the end of daylight saving time was probably a welcome date — after all, it meant an extra hour of blissful, uninterrupted sleep! But post-kids? That extra hour can now mean cranky kids and long days of disrupted naps and bedtimes. Read tips from a sleep consultant on how to help your kids adjust.
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5. Election Day | November 8th
We know we don't have to tell you how important it is to vote. Or how vital it is to teach your kids the importance of exercising their right to vote. Take them with you to the voting booth so they can see democracy in action. Early voting going on now.
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6. Veterans Day | November 11th
Celebrate a veteran in your life by having your kids write a letter, draw a picture of thanks, or interview them about their experiences. Need to connect to a veteran? Operation Gratitude collects and distributes letters to veterans, as well as deployed troops, new recruits, and first responders. They even have a guide to letter writing to help you and your kids get started. My husband is a 30-year Air Force Vet. <3
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7. National Recycling Day | November 15th
The recycling rate increased from less than 7 percent in 1960 to 32 percent in 2019, according to the EPA. But we can all do more! Talk to your family on National Recycling Day about what more you can do to recycle at home. I love that in my city, we have a Biosphere where we can take all things recycling.
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8. National Adoption Day | November 19th
It’s #NationalAdoptionDay and last year, we sat down with Rita Soronen, CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to learn more about this meaningful foundation that helps children find their adoptive families.https://national.macaronikid.com/articles/5a006987ac7b9d6e9a4e5e20/national-adoption-day
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9. Thanksgiving | November 24th
It's the mother of all American November holidays! In North America, this is our annual national holiday marked by religious observances and a traditional meal including turkey. The holiday commemorates a harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621, and is held in the US on the fourth Thursday in November.
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10. Small Business Saturday | November 26th
We love supporting local businesses all year long — and hope you do too! Small Business Saturday is a chance for you to support local businesses while doing your holiday shopping. Shop local and shop often! We love our local businesses!
