Happy November.

Congratulations! You've made it to a very special first day of November; that is, you've made it to 11-1-11. Feel privileged? You should. 

Here are some things you need to know about this beautiful day in history:

 November 1st is All Saints Day. Its Spanish counterpart, Day of the Dead, is primarily celebrated in Mexico on this day.

November is National Novel Writing Month. 

On this day in 1512, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo's finest works, is exhibited to the public for the first time.

On this day in 1913, the forward pass was first used by Notre Dame in football.

If you've been waiting to sip wassail, wear riding boots, or bake a pumpkin pie...go ahead. Ladies and gentlemen, we're in full bloom fall. Christmas shopping is permitted now, too - but please, refrain from decorating the Christmas tree until at least post-Daylight Savings.

Happy November, my friends.