September 1 - National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day

Happy National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day! On September 1, today recognizes words that do not rhyme with any other words in the English language.  

While September celebrates many random and capricious days, this observance focuses on specific words.  

Words that don’t rhyme with any other word are called refractory rhymes. 

Poets reason that avoiding these words helps keep their poetry consistent. However, refractory words only interrupt poems where rhyme and reason matter. 

The less fickle poet takes on these challenging words. Toss out the rhymes. Say farewell to meter. Be whimsical and playful.  

The Jabberwocky never stopped the English writer of children's fiction Lewis Carrol. Dilly dally in a world of mishmash and find a verse that fits the spirit of the day.  

Deliver an envelope full of words directly up the chimney. Tilt the accent one way and lilt it another until the word fits in fluttery ways.  

There need be no reason, nor rhyme for that matter. Not all poems do. Then again, you could dive deep like Alexander Atkins did in 2014 and search a little bit harder for the perfect rhyme. 
  

https://atkinsbookshelf.wordpress.com/tag/english-words-wi thout-rhymes/ 

Check out his blog that stretches the edges of the language to fill the void left by refractory rhymes. 

Some unrhymable words in the English language include:

• • Orange 
  • Month 
• • Silver 
• • Spirit 
• • Chimney 
• • Purple 
• • Woman 
• • Ninth 
• • Pint 
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HOW TO OBSERVE 

Make a list of words that you believe cannot be rhymed, and check if you are correct. Use #NoRhymeNorReasonDay to post on social media. 

  

HISTORY 

  

The research done by National Day Calendar® was unable to find the origin of National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day...because they didn't have one. 

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September 1 - National Acne Postivity Day

Happy National Acne Positivity Day! On September 1, today spreads a message of acceptance and self-love while putting our best face forward. 

  

As many of us know, we judge our appearance more harshly than we do others’. 

Often times, we allow outside point of view to affect our confidence based on our appearance.  

  

There are days, where we judge each blemish and mark. Acne is a universal skin concern and is the number one reason to consult a dermatologist. 

  

The day encourages us to let go of the stigma associated with acne and take time to love ourselves for who we are.  

While our skin can make us feel vulnerable, we don’t have to give it power over us. 

Acne may annoy, frustrate, and hinder us; however, acne is a challenge like any other, one that we can overcome. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Put your best face forward. Whether you like a bare, no-nonsense look or prefer a glamorous you, share your beautiful skin with confidence.  

Embrace the face you have and share it with the world. Share your struggles and your successes.  

Give a shout out to friends who’ve adopted a positive attitude about their skin – those acne positivists. We love them because they make us believe we can do it, too.  

And we should!  

Today, celebrate your skin – every blemish, pimple, whitehead, zit – all the ways we describe acne. 

And when you do, use #AcnePositivityDay to share on social media. 

HISTORY 

  

La Roche-Posay® founded National Acne Positivity Day in 2020 to give a voice to the consumers fighting the stigmas associated with acne. 

  

https://www.laroche-posay.us/acne-and-oily-skin-care 

  

The skincare company wants to support people finding self-love, spreading the message of acceptance and respect.  

  

La Roche-Posay® wants to celebrate the Acne Positivists, while inspiring others to take the road of courage and optimism, turning adversity into empowerment. 

From the #1 Acne brand in European pharmacies, La Roche-Posay’s Effaclar line offers a comprehensive portfolio of dermatologist-tested medicated acne treatments and complementary non-medicated skincare for oily skin. 

The Registrar at National Day Calendar® proclaimed the day to be observed annually on September 1. 

#AcnePositivityDay 

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@Proactiv 

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