September 23 Celebrations: National Snack Stick Day & National Great American Pot Pie Day

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September 23 Celebrations: National Snack Stick Day & National Great American Pot Pie Day

September 23 marks the first day of fall, and it brings two very different ways to eat your way into the new season, a grab-and-go protein snack and a warm, comforting classic straight out of the oven.

National Snack Stick Day celebrates the portable, protein-packed smoked meat stick that ends up in lunchboxes, gym bags, and desk drawers everywhere. The holiday was created in 2016 by the Klement Sausage Company of Milwaukee, but the snack stick itself descends from a much older tradition, smoking and aging meat as a way to preserve it long before refrigeration existed.

😄 Fun fact: Snack sticks come in flavors ranging from classic beef to honey barbecue, jalapeno, and teriyaki, plenty of room for a taste test showdown with friends.

Ways to celebrate:

• Stock your bag, car, or desk drawer with a few snack sticks for the week ahead
• Host a taste test with a few different flavors and crown a favorite
• Pack one for your next hike or gym session as an easy protein boost

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National Great American Pot Pie Day honors the flaky, savory, all-American comfort food. The day was created in 2002 by Marie Callender's, and while it was originally meant to land on the first day of fall each year, September 23 stuck as its permanent date even in years when the equinox shifts slightly.

😄 Fun fact: Pot pie's name comes from the pot it was traditionally baked in, long before the individual flaky pastry version became the norm.

Ways to celebrate:

• Bake a classic pot pie from scratch, or pick one up frozen for an easy night in
• Try a new filling combination beyond the usual chicken and vegetable mix
• Host a small pot pie night where everyone brings their own version to share

💬 Grab-and-go snack stick or a slow, warm pot pie, which pace are you setting for the first day of fall?

From a quick protein bite to a slow-baked comfort meal, September 23 gives fall a proper welcome.

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September 23 FAQ

Who created National Snack Stick Day?

Klement Sausage Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin created the holiday in 2016 to celebrate the portable, protein-packed smoked meat sticks found in lunchboxes and gym bags.

What's in a traditional snack stick?

Most snack sticks are made from beef or pork and descend from the older tradition of smoking and aging meat to preserve it before refrigeration existed.

Who started National Great American Pot Pie Day?

Marie Callender's, a company known for frozen pot pies, created the day in 2002, originally intending it to fall on the first day of autumn each year.

Why is pot pie called "pot" pie?

The name comes from the pot it was traditionally baked in, well before the now-familiar individual flaky pastry version became standard.

What if today is my birthday?

If you're celebrating a birthday on September 23, check out our Birthday Gift Finder for your zodiac sign, birthstone, birth flower, and gift ideas specific to your day.

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September 23 Other Celebrations

National Checkers Day honors the simple, strategic board game that's been a household staple for generations, easy to learn, endlessly replayable, and a good excuse to challenge a family member to a rematch.

Innergize Day falls the day after the Autumnal Equinox, offering a gentle nudge to slow down and recharge as the seasons shift, a quiet counterpart to the two food-focused celebrations of the day.

🎂 If Your Birthday Is Today

Born on September 23? You're the very first Libra of the season, and the numerology of the number 23 points to adaptability, charm, and a natural gift for bringing people together. Paired with Libra's diplomatic, harmony-seeking nature, you get someone who reads a room well and genuinely enjoys smoothing things over.

Your birthstone is sapphire, long associated with wisdom, loyalty, and clear communication. Your birth flowers are the aster, a star shaped bloom symbolizing wisdom and purity, and the morning glory, which stands for affection and a fresh start each morning it opens.

As the first Libra sign of the month, your zodiac stone shifts too. Opal is Libra's primary stone, prized for its shifting play of color, a fitting match for a sign known for seeing every side of a situation. Lapis lazuli, peridot, and pink tourmaline are also associated with Libra as secondary stones, each offering a different accent for those drawn to the sign's balance-seeking, beauty-loving nature.