Shopping for Christmas presents is very popular on Black Friday. Many stores have special offers and lower their prices on some goods, such as toys. Some people use this to make trips to see family members or friends who live in other areas or to go on vacation.

National Take a Hike Day is held on November 17th and is a day for people to get together to walk through forests, parks, riversides and mountains in order to commune with nature and to bond with their fellow hikers. Many cities and countries have professional hiking associations that organize hiking trips around the year. Research has shown that hiking can have many health and social benefits.

In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. Veterans are thanked for their services to the United States on Veterans Day.

The World Science Day for Peace and Development is annually held on November 10 to raise awareness of the benefits of science worldwide and highlight science’s important role in peace and development.

Classrooms are encouraged to have discussions to emphasize how science and technology affect daily life and discuss careers in science or have scientific presentations. Everyone can arrange to visit science museum visits to commemorate the day.

Election Day in the United States of America is the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. It is the day when popular ballots are held to select public officials. These include national, state, and local government representatives at all levels up to the president.

The first Sunday of November is the end of the Daylight Saving Time period in the United States. Always remember to "fall behind" and change your clocks back one hour.

And enjoy the extra hour of sleep.

Considered to be one of the six World Marathon Majors, the New York City Marathon is annually held on the first Sunday of November. It is also the world's largest Marathon in terms of applicants and participants.

To see all the details like the official results and the events schedules, please visit NYRR.org/tcsnycmarathon.