Confucius Day
About Confucius Day
When is Confucius Day Celebrated? This holiday is always observed on September 29
Among other things, Confucius (551 – 479 B.C.) was an early Chinese philosopher and politician. To this day, Confucius is known as one of the world’s greatest philosophers. Therefore, it is only fitting that Confucius Day was created to honor him and what he brought to mankind. We celebrate this September 29 holiday annually.
Born in China on October 18, 551 B.C., he was one of the earliest, and perhaps the first great philosopher. He was also a teacher, a scholar, and a politician. He gave the world both many teachings and now 499 famous sayings.
Celebrate Confucius Day by learning more about this ancient philosopher, and reading some of his teachings and sayings.
Note: Over the years, many comical sayings have been created and referenced as sayings of Confucius, usually titled “Confucius Says”. As a rule of thumb, if the saying is humorous, chances are it is not a true saying by this great scholar.
Fun Stuff
Fortune Cookies – Find online luck, love, and fortune.
The Great Phiolosopher Says – humorous fun
Fortune Pumpkin – Occasionally, you seek something new and quirky. Find it here.
Fortune Turkey – Here’s another novel way to get your fortune read.
Confucius Facts and Trivia
- His Chinese name is Kung Fu-Tzu.
- He encouraged leaders to be role models and display good behavior.
- Confucianism, founded by his followers, is one of the largest and oldest religions in China and the world.
- He taught his students the ideals of ancient Chinese wise men, to reform government.
- He became a judge in 551 B.C at the age of 50.
- The Confucius Genealogy Compilation Committee states that Confucius has 2 million known and registered descendants. Altogher, there are an estimated 3 million descendants.
- Laws created by him were based on his personal teachings. They were so successful, that crime almost disappeared.
Today's Confucius Quotes
“The more man meditates on good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.”
“A man is great not because he hasn’t failed; a man is great because failure hasn’t stopped him.”
History and Origin of Confucius Day
The original Confucius Day dates back thousands of years. We do not know who created this modern-day special holiday. We speculate that a philosopher pondered about creating this holiday. Then, after much contemplation, he created it. Yet he failed to document anything about this holiday. Nor, did we find anything about the selection of this date. Perhaps a philosophical debate is warranted to further learn about the roots of the modern day holiday.
This Day in History
Besides Confucius Day, here are some other things that happened on September 29:
- Telephone service begins between the U.S. and Mexico. (1927)
- Bell Laboratories invents the telephone answering machine. (1950)
- Roman General, and politician Pompey was born on this day in 106 B.C.
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date. See what happened on this date in history.
Famous September Birthdays – Did you ever wonder what famous people share your birth date? If so, then find out now!
Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for Confucius Day or just about any calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Recipe of the Day: Shrimp Egg Rolls
Also See: Fall Recipes and Holiday Recipes
Flower of the Day: Convallaria
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