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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 …

The cold winds are blowing, giving us more time for indoor activities. Start the year by solving this free January word search printable featuring the national days in January. This word search puzzle is part of our collection of free printables. It’s is a medium difficulty January word find, which would be perfect for older …

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. …

January 12 is Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution Day. This national day falls almost half way through January, and provides a great opportunity to review our resolutions and recommit to them if needed! The Times Tribune claims that 80% of people have failed their New Year’s resolutions by the start of February and only 8% …

National Curried Chicken Day falls annually on January 12. So grab a bowl of curried chicken and get ready to celebrate this national day dedicated to chicken curry. From Asia to the Caribbean, this dish is a favorite for those who like a bit of heat in their food. Keep reading to learn some ways …

Whether you’re an experienced gardener, or a plant parent newbie, Houseplant Appreciation Day is for you! This national day falls annually on January 10, and is dedicated to celebrating all varieties of indoor houseplants. Below you’ll find creative ways to celebrate this national day, and information about the benefits of houseplants. There’s also a list …

Looking for a creative way to celebrate the New Year? Try solving this free printable New Year’s word scramble! There are two versions of this holiday scramble. The easier version comes with a word bank, and a harder version doesn’t have one. This New Year word scramble has 20 words in it. To solve this …

Ring in the New Year with a sweet treat, because January 2 is National Cream Puff Day. This national day celebrates these light and fluffy cream filled pastries.  Keep reading for a some interesting cream puff facts, ways to celebrate this national day, and a list of tasty cream puff recipes.  Get ready to put …

 The new year is a time of celebration and new beginnings. Whether you want to make resolutions that will last, or ring in the year with a free New Year’s word search printable, we’ve got you covered! This holiday word search is part of our collection of free printables. It contains 20 words hidden in …

Successful New Year’s resolutions rely on two things: making the best New Year’s resolution & discovering how to keep New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s Eve is wonderful opportunity to reflect and reset for the coming year. There’s a feeling of possibility that comes with a New Year. Every year, many people set resolutions. However, only …

Start your New Year with a list of lucky New Year foods. These foods are believed to bring luck and opportunity for the coming year. There are many foods, from various cultural traditions that are believed to increase wealth, happiness and longevity for the coming year. These traditions vary, but it is surprising how many of …

January 4 is National Spaghetti Day. This national food day is the perfect excuse to indulge in this delicious and twirlable pasta. The most obvious way to celebrate National Spaghetti Day is to cook spaghetti! You can pick one of the 10 pasta sauce recipes below to go with your noodles. Plus, if you’ve never …

From freshly baked cookies to Christmas tree decorations, there’s so many things to enjoy this holiday season. This year, you can add solving this free Christmas word scramble printable to that list! This holiday word scramble features 20 words about Christmas that describe holiday foods, decorations and greenery. Solve this Christmas word puzzle by unscrambling …

Christmas is here, and you know what that means – it’s time to call Santa Claus! If you need the official Santa phone number, you’re in luck, Santa is in our address book, and we’re happy to share his number! Writing letters to Santa Claus is a great way to let him know what’s on …

Let’s make some Christmas dirt cups for a fun a dessert that the whole family will love! This Oreo dirt pudding is regular pudding mix which is layered with cookie crumbs for texture, and decorated for the holiday. Each chocolate dirt pudding is garnished a Christmas tree made from a waffle cone sitting on top. …

Use this tutorial to make magic reindeer food bags this year! They are a fun way to help guide Santa’s sleigh and his reindeer to your home on Christmas Eve. You only need a few supplies and a couple of minutes to make this quick and easy craft. This project is a fun way to …

There are so 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! Even though pumpkin pies get a lot of recognition during the fall (especially during Thanksgiving and Halloween), National Pumpkin …

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 …

Looking for a fun Christmas activity the whole family can enjoy? Get this free Christmas crossword puzzle printable. There are two versions of this printable crossword puzzle. The easier version comes with a word bank, and a harder version doesn’t have one. There’s also an answer key included if you need to check your answers. …

The Christmas season is back, and that means it’s time to write your letter to Santa, but first you need Santa’s address! Plus, if you want your letters to be considered to to USPS Operation Santa, you’ll need to make sure you’re sending them to the right place. There’s something so magical about helping your …

Grab a mug of hot chocolate and snuggle up by the fire with a free Christmas word search printable this holiday season. It’s a fun indoor activity that is filled with Christmas magic. There are 21 words in this Christmas printable word puzzle that represent the holiday. Some are food-themed, others relate to decor, and …

Want a fun Hanukkah activity the whole family can enjoy? Try solving this free Hanukkah word search printable. This holiday word search has 20 words in it. Some of them relate to the history of Hanukkah while others describe holiday food and traditions.  The words in this free printable Hanukkah word find are hidden vertically and horizontally, …

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 …

Looking for a fun Hanukkah activity this year? Get this free printable Hanukkah crossword puzzle! There are 16 words in this Hanukkah worksheet. Solve the clues, and write the answer in its corresponding space once you’ve figured it out. Some of the words in this Hanukkah printable crossword puzzle relate to the history of the …

Let’s celebrate Christmas with 101 Christmas quotes! These festive sayings and images embrace the spirit of the holidays. There are inspirational, funny, and cute Christmas messages and images in this list. No matter what mood you’re looking to embody this Christmas, there’s a quote in the list for you! If you still have to send …

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 …