In medieval Europe, harvest festivals made this a gala month; the greatest of these gathering times was called Michaelmas, on the 29th. See more about the feast of St. Michael in our article on “Quarter Days and Cross-Quarter Days.”
If St. Michael brings many acorns, Christmas will cover the fields with snow.September 29—Rosh Hashanah
Today is the beginning of the Jewish New Year and the beginning of 10 Days of Penitence. Challah dipped in honey brings a new year of sweetness!
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