Daily Pledge, Bonfires and Quit Celebrations: Traditions born from the members
Happy October everyone and welcome to the Daily Pledge in the Celebrations & Events community where we can meet daily to take another person's hand and make our commitment stronger.
It is a very well-known fact that the month of October is filled with a lot of festivals all over the world.
The name October has been derived from the Latin “Octo” which means eight because October was the eighth month of the year, according to the Roman calendar. It was called Winterfylleth, meaning the “fullness of winter”, by the Anglo-Saxons because it had the first full moon of the winter season.
Columbus Day, the second Monday of October, is a national holiday and celebrated in many countries of the Americas as the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in America in 1492.
Halloween, the spookiest night of the year, is celebrated in a number of countries on October 31, the eve of All Hallows’ Day. It is believed that on this day the spirits can wander the earth freely and children can hop for treats in the neighborhood in the guise of various costumes. Interestingly, in terms of expenditure, Halloween is second only to the Christmas.
Also, in the U.S.A., October not only marks the onset of the festive season but is also celebrated as the National Pizza Month, Popcorn Month, Pork Month and Sausage Month.
Many famous personalities were born in October, including Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869. He was one of the famous leaders of the Indian Independence.
Bill Gates, the world’s richest man from 1995 to 2017, was born on October 28, 1955. He is not only the founder of Microsoft but also an investor, author and philanthropist. He built Microsoft, the world’s largest PC software company. Bill Gates is a proponent of higher taxes, particularly for the rich.
Now that you have a few facts about October, it is time to pledge.
How to pledge:
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Click on the Reply bubble and make your pledge to the person at the end and then offer your free hand to the next pledge. |
As you go through your day you know that you have these two people with you and all of you are keeping each other strong. How cool is that!
The Daily Promises
Thanks for your hand wlh, Lynne, I am happy to take it as I pledge not to smoke today, no matter what. I offer my free hand to the next person who is ready to pledge.
Ellen 1718 DOF
Thank you Ellen for the hand you've given me so I'll graciously accept it and pledge to not smoke today. I offer my free hand to the next person who's ready to pledge with us.
Julie 21 DOF
I’m happy to take your hand and pledge not to smoke today. I offer my other hand to support the next person to pledge with us. Have a great smokefree day. NOPE
Barb 258. DOF
Good afternoon. roller831 Sorry I missed the first day of the month. So much going on in my life but I have not cried, smoked a ciggy or cursed. No matter what I pledge never to ever put a cig in my hand, on my tongue, smoke in my lungs up my nose or in my clothes this day, month week year forever. Barb102 I proudly take your hand an extend my hand to the next person. 1345 DOF i think
Hi JACKIE1-25-15
I gratefully accept YOUR hand today. I've never had that honor! I pledge not to smoke today and extend my free hand to the next person who chooses to pledge with us.
Thank you for all your support and wisdom, Jackie. It's meant so much to me.
Sandi
284 DOF
Thank you for your hand today Sandi. I pledge not to smoke today! Start of day 3 and more determined than ever to "get" this, I want this, need this, never going back! Here is my happy hand to the next to make a pledge.
2 DOF
Christine
I will happily take your hand Chris and congratulate you on your 2 precious Smokefree days and counting while I'm also pledging to remain Smokefree while EXtending my free hand to the next person in line .
Marilyn 1542 DOF
Thank you
Thanks Marilyn, I’ll take your hand and pledge to be smoke free today and extend my free hand to the next EXer who pledges to be smoke free today. Peace.
Thanks Nancy, I have your hand and I will join the pledge to not smoke today. I extend my free hand to the next EXer wishing to pledge.
Mark 126 DOF!!!!!