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February 2 is recognized as National Groundhog Day and celebrated through out the country as a fun way to predict spring. Each year, millions of people await the prediction from Punxsutawney Phil to learn how long our winter will last. Are you curious about what a national day is? Find out all about these special …

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Are you looking for special days in the month of February to celebrate with food? Then this list of February food holidays is for you! There are 365 days of the year and almost every single one of them has a national day or foodie holiday associated with it! And with Valentine’s Day in the …

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This list of national days in February will give you an easy way to look over the month to find out which national days we will celebrate with food, drink or crafts.  This month we turn to thoughts of love, memories of our presidents, Black History Month, and even a peek at Punxsutawney Phil the …

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This list of lucky New Year foods will start your year off in a tasty way that is meant to bring luck and opportunity to your New Year. Each culture has different beliefs around foods that bring good fortune, luck and prosperity for the coming year. For example, in Chinese culture, foods like fish, dumplings …

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This tasty day is a favorite with food lovers! January 10 is known as National Bittersweet Chocolate Day. Most of us probably over-indulged with chocolate during the holidays and now it’s time to celebrate again. Heaven help us! So many of the national days are associated with food in some way. Any gathering is made …

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It’s time to learn a bit about National Spaghetti Day. This tasty food holiday is celebrated yearly on January 4. Time to cook up a batch of your favorite spaghetti sauce! If you need a recipe for sauces to go with spaghetti, keep reading to find a list of delicious pasta sauce recipes. I even …

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January 6 is National Shortbread Day. It’s a day to celebrate a wonderful taste – shortbread! Shortbread is a national Scottish dessert cookie that is made with 3 parts flour, 2 parts of butter and one part of sugar.  These cookies have a rich and tasty and a melt in your mouth texture that is …

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For many of us, dealing with a cluttered house becomes top priority in January when it is time for New Year’s resolutions.  That makes Organize Your Home Day on January 14 a national day that is very timely. Organize Your Home Day was started to urge homeowners to think about ways to get their homes into …

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This list of food holidays in January starts our year out in a tasty way. Almost every day of the month has a food or drink associated with it which makes it very easy to have fun with friends. We are starting a whole new year, which gives us over 365 food days to celebrate. …

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This page for the national days of January gives a quick look at the month to find out what food, drink or topic the month celebrates.  Every day of the month is like a new chapter in a book that you haven’t read before. Use this handy list to help plan for the month ahead for …

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These ideas for decorating a mailbox for Christmas show that holiday decorating is not just for indoor projects. With DIY Christmas mailbox decor projects like these, you’ll discover a fun, inexpensive and pretty way to add instant Christmas curb appeal to your home. Plus, they are fun to do! I always find decorating puts me …

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These adorable little snowman cake pops are sweetness on a stick. They make a great stand alone snack and are also cute on a dessert table as part of a centerpiece. The project is made from vanilla cake mix batter and frosting that is made into balls and threaded on a cake pop stick and …

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Let’s celebrate Christmas with 101 Christmas quotes! They are inspirational, funny, and cute Christmas messages and images to read and share. The holidays are one of my favorite times of the year. Much of the fun of Christmas is the anticipation. Everyone seems to be in the festive mood! Christmas quotes and graphics are great …

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If you are searching for a cute Christmas decoration to make this year, look no further than this easy DIY snowman decor project. This rustic Christmas craft can be made in a few hours and your holiday guests will love it.  With a few pieces of wood, paint, some craft supplies, and basic tools, this cute …

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This handy list of the national days of December will give you a quick look at the month to find out how to celebrate your favorite national day with crafts ideas, food and drink recipes and interesting ways to entertain. Each time I write a post about a new and fun national day about December …

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This list of December food holidays gives us so many recipes to share. From Eat a Red Apple Day to National Champagne Day, every day of this month has at least one food or drink day associated with it which makes it easy for us to celebrate.  National days are fun to celebrate, no matter the …

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A new month means it’s time for a word search! If you enjoy puzzles, you will love this free December word search printable featuring the national days of the month. There are 21 national days hidden in this free December printable. They can be found in any direction, including diagonally. If you need help solving …

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These delicious pilgrim hat cookies will look so festive on your holiday dessert table! They remind us of the history of Thanksgiving while giving us a tasty treat to enjoy. Quick and easy Thanksgiving dessert ideas are what we are all about this time of the year. These adorable no-bake cookie treats are a great …

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If you’re looking for an easy and inexpensive craft project this Christmas, you’ll love the paintbrush Santa ornament below. It is cute enough to delight both the young and the young at heart. This project is also a great way to reuse ordinary household items to make fun decorations for the holidays. The step-by-step directions …

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This spider cocktail is perfect for your next adult Halloween party. It has a licorice spider garnish that is equally spooky and tasty! Using creative Halloween cocktail garnishes on holidays drinks is a great way to set the mood, and this spider cocktail for Halloween is no exception. Since spiders are a symbol of Halloween, …

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The Year of the Dragon personality traits are characteristics that are common for those born under the sign of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac calendar. Are you courageous, charismatic and quick to temper? If so, you may be a Chinese dragon! Have you heard of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs of animals? If so, …

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This list of November national days is a day-by day look at the month to find out how to celebrate your favorite national day with food and drink ideas, and (especially this month) lots of holiday projects. Each time we write a post about a new and fun national day for the month of November on …

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Make these autumn leaf cookies to bring the color of leaves and the feel of fall to your Thanksgiving holiday table. Pumpkin spice creamer gives this Thanksgiving cookie recipe a very seasonal flavor. Leaves are so popular in fall, that there is even a national day devoted to them – October 3 is Look at …

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The Year of the Rabbit traits are characteristics that are common for those born under the sign of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac calendar. Are you gentle, elegant and skillful? If so, you may have Rabbit zodiac traits! The Year of the Rabbit happens once every 12 years. It plays a part in the …

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Guy Fawkes Day is also known as Bonfire night and Firework night. It is an annual celebration, observed on November 5, in the UK and a few other places. The day is celebrated with bonfires, effigy burning fireworks and lots of singing. Read on to learn more about this historic day and get a fun …

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November 4 is celebrated as National Candy Day. I don’t know about you, but I don’t need a reason to celebrate with candy! But since it’s the day for it, join me for some fun facts and recipes to honor this tasty national day. Halloween is no sooner done than the next round of holiday …

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