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Chai tea is a delicious drink which has been enjoyed all over the world for thousands of years. It’s no wonder that is has it’s own day, National Chai Day! National Chai Day falls annually on September 21, and celebrates this spiced tea beverage. It’s one of the many tea themed national days during the …

September 16 is special for many reasons. Not only is it National Guacamole Day, but it’s also Mexican Independence Day which has been observed since 1810! National Guacamole Day is one of the many days dedicated to Mexican food. Some others are National Tortilla Chip Day, National Burrito Day, National Quesadilla Day, National Chimichanga Day, …

Jack o’ lanterns are one of the main symbols of Halloween, and carving pumpkins is a Halloween tradition which stems from the Irish myth called The Legend of Stingy Jack. It’s no surprise that the first jack o lanterns hail from Ireland. After all, Halloween is a holiday that originated from Samhain, which made its …

Fall is here! That means cooler temperatures and more time indoors. If you’re looking for a fun indoor activity check out our September word search printable for the national days this month.  It’s one of our free printable puzzles on the site, and features some of the national days for September that are hidden in the …

If you’re looking for something fun to do this holiday weekend, try our free Labor Day word search printable. It honors the celebrations this weekend, and is also a great teaching tool. This word find puzzle is part of our collection of free printables. We have been sharing lots of free puzzles this summer and …

This handy list of national days in September will give you a quick look at the month to find out how to celebrate your favorite national day with outdoor activities and craft ideas, as well as food and drink recipes. Each time we cover a new and fun national day about September on the blog, …

This list of  food holidays for September gives us so many reasons to celebrate. From National Cherry Pie Day on September 1 to National Chewing Gum Day on the 30th. Every day of the September has at least one food or drink associated with it. This makes it a cinch to make each day a special …

Get the family together this weekend and decode this Labor Day word scramble. It’s a screen free activity that’s great for kids and adults to celebrate the holiday! This easy word scramble is part of our collection of printables. We have been sharing lots of free puzzles this summer and this word scramble for Labor …

If you’re a rum drinker you probably already know that not all rum is created equally. There are many different types of rum, which each have their own flavors, hues and methods of production. This popular spirit has a fascinating history. It has been consumed by everyone from pirates (who made the first piña colada) …

Are you going on vacation this month? Why not take our monthly free printable with you? This August word search printable features many of the national days this month. The summer word search features several national days of August hidden for you to find in this custom word search puzzle. Look in any direction for the …

This handy list of national days in August will give you a quick look at the month to find out how to celebrate your favorite national days with recipes, crafts ideas, and outdoor activities.  Each time I cover a new and fun national day about August on the blog, I add new links to the …

This list of national food holidays in August gives us so many recipes to share. From Homemade Pie Day to Eat Outside Day, every day of the month has at least one food or drink associated with it. This makes the month full of days to celebrate. National days are so much fun to celebrate, no matter …

If you’re a fan of rum, then you’ll love learning about Black Tot Day. Its origins date all the way back to 1655, and have to do with drinking copious amounts of a type of rum called “navy rum”. While rum cocktails like pina coladas, mojitos, hot buttered rum and daiquiris are delicious, the variety …

National Rum Day is here! Grab a glass pour yourself a taste of rum to celebrate this drink themed national day which falls annually on August 16th. There’s so many types of rum to enjoy and this day celebrates them all! You can enjoy this spirit neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails! Keep reading …

National Prosecco Day falls on August 13th, right in the middle of summer. It’s the perfect time to enjoy this refreshing sparkling wine. Keep reading to learn to learn more about Prosecco and ways to celebrate this August national drink day. It’s one of the many wine days we can observe during the year. The …

With the warm days of summer and 4th of July celebrations upon us, it’s no surprise that July is National Grilling Month. It’s the perfect time get your friends and family together and throw your favorite grilling recipes on the barbecue! Whether you’re grilling for a large party, or just for yourself, make sure to …

This list of November food holidays gives us so many recipes to share. From National Candy Day to National Espresso Day, every day in November has at least one food or drink associated with it.  National days are fun to celebrate, no matter the reason. But add in some mention of foods and everyone gets excited. …

All mothers need a little encouragement and inspiration from time to time, which is why we’ve put together this collection of inspiring quotes for moms.  Look through these encouraging mom quotes if you need a little motivation and positivity. It’s so easy to see social media posts from other people, and feel like everyone else has …

Spring has sprung, and with it comes our spring word scramble! The whole family will enjoy decoding the seasonal words hidden in his spring printable. This custom word scramble is part of our collection of free printables. We have been sharing lots of free word puzzles this year and this spring word scramble printable is …

Celebrate the change of seasons with a free spring word search printable! It’s a fun activity the whole family can enjoy. This word find puzzle is part of our collection of free printables. We have been sharing lots of word games this year and this spring printable word search is the latest in our collection. …

It’s no coincidence that National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day shares a date with St. Patrick’s Day. While this dish can be found during other times of the year, it is most frequently eaten on March 17th. On St. Patrick’s Day, our thoughts turn to the color green, shamrocks, leprechauns and of course corned beef …

This March 17, you’re likely to see lots of green, but did you know there are actually several St. Patrick’s Day colors? Each color has its own meaning, which is deeply rooted in Irish history. Green is by far the most popular of the St. Patrick’s colors. However, the original color associated with the patron …

Calling all word puzzle lovers! Will your Irish luck help you when you try to solve this spring word search? We hope you enjoy this free March word search printable featuring the national days of March. This March printable puzzle features several special days during the month. The words are hidden in all directions in …

If you are looking for March national days to enjoy, this monthly list breaks down the month of March into a day by day account of the national days that happen this month. March is such a fun month to celebrate! Spring is finally here and holidays like Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day give …

March is a month of spring and has the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and Mardi Gras. Did you know that there are also dozens of food holidays in March? National days are fun to celebrate, no matter the reason. But when you mention some of your favorite foods and refreshing drinks, everyone starts to …

Test your luck this St. Patrick’s Day by solving our free St. Patrick’s Day word scramble printable. It’s a fun activity to do this holiday season in addition to decorating your home and making themed desserts. This word scramble is part of our collection of free printables. We have been sharing lots of free puzzles …