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UTICA, N.Y. — The first day of October is packed with a variety of celebrations, including National Pumpkin Spice Day.

In addition to all-things pumpkin spice, today marks International Coffee Day, National Homemade Cookie Day and World Vegetarian Day.

(National Coffee Day was celebrated on Sept. 29.)

Animal lovers can celebrate National Black Dog Day and National Fire Pup Day, while those interested in arts and entertainment can enjoy International Music Day and CD Player Day.

Other notable observances include National Walk and Bike to School Day and National Hair Day.

Here is a list of holidays celebrated on Oct. 1:

• International Coffee Day
• National Homemade Cookie Day
• World Vegetarian Day
• Balloons Around the World Day
• CD Player Day

Today marks National CD Player Day, and an interesting fact is that the inventor of CD-ROM technology was from Rome.

• China National Day
• Cyprus Independence Day
• Durga Puja Navami
• Filipino American History Month
• International Day of Older Persons
• International Music Day
• International Walk to School Day
• Model T Day
• National Black Dog Day
• National Coffee with a Cop Day
• National Day of China
• National Fire Pup Day
• National Hair Day
• National Kale Day
• National Lace Day
• National Pumpkin Seed Day
• National Raccoon Day
• National Walk and Bike to School Day
• Nepal: Maha Navami
• Nigeria Independence Day
• Tuvalu Independence Day
• World Sake Day

There’s something for everyone on this busy day of holidays.