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We have discontinued our monthly calendars, and will not be making them in the future due to time constraints.

However, we do have a full list of all of the national days which you can find in the menu tab labeled “National Days.” Each month has a drop down to view the national days featured that month.

These pages contain even more information than our calendars previously had!

We have also started making free printable word searches featuring the national days of each month. You can find all the word search printables and other puzzles here.

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Every year we welcome the arrival of spring with warmer weather, longer daylight hours and flowers starting to bloom. There’s even a National Flower Day to celebrate the flowers we see emerging at the beginning of spring. National Flower Day occurs annually on March 21 and is one of the many national days of the …

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Potato chips are a delicious snack enjoyed by people all over the world. There’s even a national day dedicated to them called National Potato Chip Day, which falls annually on March 14. As with many inventions, there is some debate as to who invented potato chips, and several people have been credited with the title. …

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While there are many symbols that represent St. Patrick’s Day, none are as iconic as the shamrock. Keep reading to learn about the St. Patrick’s Day shamrock meaning. Images of St. Patrick’s Day frequently depict four leaf clovers, due to the belief that four leaf clovers are a lucky plant. However, shamrocks only have three …

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 St. Patrick’s Day is quickly approaching! If you need an easy holiday drink, look no further than this green mimosa recipe. It has only four ingredients, and is sure to wow your guests. Come March 17, you’ll find the color green is everywhere, and for good reason! Green is one of the colors of St. …

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Download a free Easter word scramble printable to celebrate this spring holiday. The sixteen words in this free Easter printable all relate to the traditions and symbols of the holiday. This word scramble is part of our collection of free printables. We have been sharing lots of word puzzles this year and this free printable …

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As Easter approaches, it’s the perfect time to get a free Easter word search printable. There are words related to the traditions and symbols of the holiday hidden within it. This Easter word search puzzle is part of our collection of free printables. We have been sharing lots of word puzzles this spring and this …

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The Chinese New Year is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by teaching your kids about the symbols and traditions of this holiday with our free Chinese New Year word search printable. This word find is part of our collection of free printables. We have been sharing lots of word puzzles recently, …

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It’s time for Groundhog Day, which falls annually on February 2nd! Check out our free Groundhog Day word search printable to celebrate this special day. It serves as a traditional and fun way to determine if we’re in for more cold weather, or if spring is swiftly on its way. On this day, Punxsutawney Phil …

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There are so many national days to celebrate in the month of February, and Ice Cream For Breakfast Day is no exception! This food day occurs annually on the first Saturday of February. National days of the year are a fun way to celebrate foods, animals and items that you come into contact with. Be …

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The Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture. During this time, you will see Chinese New Year symbols in everything from the decorations displayed to the lucky foods eaten during this time. Also called the Spring Festival, this celebration welcomes in the new year. The symbols of Chinese New …

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Maybe you’ve just started learning about Mardi Gras, or maybe you’ve celebrated it your whole life. Either way, we’ve compiled a list of Mardi Gras king cake traditions for you to enjoy.  The king cake is one of the most recognizable (and delicious) symbols of Mardi Gras. Like many of the aspects of Mardi Gras, …

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If you’re looking for a way to teach your kids about the animals of the Chinese Zodiac and the Chinese New Year then this Chinese Zodiac word search is for you! The Chinese Zodiac has 12 animals, each of which represents a year in the lunar calendar. The animals occur in a particular order, which …

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It’s National Croissant Day! This national food day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the buttery and flaky pastry treat we all know and love. Croissants come in many varieties, each one as delicious as the next. There are the traditional butter croissants, and also filled croissants like the popular pain au chocolat. Other sweet …

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If making healthy food choices was one of your New Year’s resolutions, then you might enjoy National Green Juice Day, which occurs annually on January 26. This day was created in 2016 by Evolution Fresh, a cold pressed juice brand which is sold nationwide in Starbucks and select grocery stores. Evolution Fresh noticed that most …

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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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Appreciate a Dragon Day is a national day that falls annually on January 16th. It’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate these magical creatures. While dragons are found in many modern books and movies, they are actually ancient creatures. Dragons have been a featured in mythology and folklore from all over the world, for thousands of …

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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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The month of December gives us so many holidays and national days to celebrate. December 24, in addition to being Christmas Eve, is also National Eggnog Day!  Eggnog, the namesake beverage of this December 24 national day, is a holiday drink made of milk, cream, sugar, spices and beaten eggs. Sometimes alcohol is added to the …

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As we enter the month of December, we are greeted by millions of twinkling lights. If you’ve ever wondered about the history of Christmas lights, it might surprise you to learn that the first electric Christmas lights have been around since the 1880s! A staple of holiday decorating, you can find these sparkling lights inside, …

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Now that December is here, it’s time for National Christmas Lights Day, which falls annually on December 1st. This day is dedicated to the beautiful twinkling lights we see all December long! Many homes use Christmas lights to decorate their trees, homes, and yards. Before the invention of electric Christmas lights, people used to decorate …

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There are many types of pies to celebrate during the year, from classics like cherry pies to creative picks like coconut cream pies. Today is National Pumpkin Pie Day, which celebrates a crowd pleasing favorite – the pumpkin pie! Pumpkin pie is commonly served during the fall, at Halloween parties and Thanksgiving dinners. This is …

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There are so many reasons to celebrate during the month of November. Not only is it home to Thanksgiving and National Gratitude Month, but it’s also when we celebrate Maize Day. Most national days have a set date they occur each year, like National Gingerbread Cookie Day which occurs annually on November 21st. However, the …

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November 6 is the perfect day to make a big plate of nachos, because it’s National Nacho Day! If you need recipe inspiration, scroll to the bottom of the page to get our easy nachos recipe. This flavorful appetizer hails from Mexico and makes a great snack during the Super Bowl, Cinco De Mayo, and …

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There are so many ways to celebrate Thanksgiving, from spending time with friends and family to cooking holiday themed recipes and decorating for the season. This year you can celebrate the holiday with this free Thanksgiving word search printable. This word find puzzle is part of our collection of free printables. We have been sharing …

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Thanksgiving is a time for practicing gratitude and sharing holiday food with family and friends. This year you can also celebrate with a printable Thanksgiving word scramble puzzle that the whole family can enjoy! This word scramble is part of our collection of free puzzles. We have been sharing lots of printables this fall and …

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