Do you prefer wine over beer and cocktails? If so, get ready to celebrate one of your new favorite wine holidays – National Wine Day! This day of wine enthusiasm falls annually on May 25. There are many wine holidays throughout the year; some dedicated to specific varietals of wine, and others dedicated to drinking …
National Days
Are you a dog lover? Then National Dog Rescue Day is for you! This May national day is dedicated to bringing awareness to shelter dogs that need to be adopted. If you are looking to bring a dog into your family as a pet, adopting from a shelter is the way to go. There are …
May 17 is celebrated as National Graduation Tassel Day. It’s a time for graduates to be honored for their academic achievements and for them to start a new journey in life. On this day, across the country, school auditoriums and sports stadiums will be filled to the brim with family members and friends of graduations …
Calling all Jurassic Park lovers, and Land Before Time fans. It’s Dinosaur Day, which is cause for celebration! Grab your rock hammer, soft bristled brush and field journal to get ready to observe the day. Or, if you’ve left your paleontology tools at home, keep reading this post for ways to celebrate this May national …
May 16 is celebrated as National Mimosa Day. This classic wine based cocktail is celebrated by both those who love to eat brunch out, and those who adore cocktails of all types. This refreshing beverage is often served alongside plates of waffles and pancakes. However, you can enjoy a mimosa at any time of day. …
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day falls on May 14. It’s a tasty national day that foodies love to celebrate. Who can resist the tempting flavor of flaky buttermilk biscuits? They are a staple in the South at any gathering. If you love them as much as I do, today is the day to celebrate. Southern style …
Did you know St. Patrick’s Day isn’t the only day of the year dedicated to leprechauns? In addition to this holiday, there’s also a National Leprechaun Day falls annually on May 13. It’s logical to assume that St. Patrick’s Day is the only day of the year dedicated to leprechauns because leprechauns are one of …
It’s time to give your sweet tooth a workout, because May 12 is National Nutty Fudge Day! Celebrate this May food day by learning about this popular sweet treat’s interesting history. Many early stories about fudge show that it came about by accident when cooks were trying to make other types of candy. Keep reading …
May 11 is celebrated as National Twilight Zone Day. It’s time to honor the TV show where nothing is as it seems and where you are about to enter another dimension. May is a month full of national days devoted to all sorts of unusual activities. Check out the full list of May national days …
May 10 is celebrated as National Shrimp Day. Today is the day for shrimp fans all over the world to come together to enjoy this popular seafood offering. There is a reason that we all gravitate to the shrimp at an all you can eat buffet. They taste so darn good! Keep reading for some …
May 9 is celebrated as National Butterscotch Brownie Day. It’s a day for those who love both butterscotch and the texture of brownies to get out the cooking pans and put on their aprons. Let’s get baking! Butterscotch brownies are also known by the terms “blondies” and “brookies”. They are a delicious baked dessert that …
Coke drinkers take note – May 8 is National Have a Coke Day. It’s time to grab a can of one of America’s favorite soft drinks. After all, we’ve been drinking it since 1891! National days are a fun way to celebrate, particularly if they have an association with food and drink. Each month there …
National Coconut Cream Pie Day is here! Today is the perfect reason to pull up a chair and enjoy a slice of coconut cream pie while learning more about coconuts. This tropical food can be used in so many ways, but one of most delicious uses is in coconut cream pies. Keep reading to learn …
May 7 is National Cosmopolitan Day. Better known as the “Cosmo,” the drink is a combination of vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice. There are slight variations on the recipe (I like mine with some orange liquor as well) but a vodka drink devised in 1987 by bartender, Toby Cecchini is the one that …
May 6 is celebrated each year as National Beverage Day. No matter your preferred choice of drink, today is the day to sit back, grab a glass and enjoy your favorite beverage. Beverages play a big part in our lives, whether it is nourishment in liquid form, or a way to enjoy entertaining with friends. …
May 3 is celebrated as National Garden Meditation Day. It’s a time to relax, and forget about the outside world in the peace of a lovely garden setting. It’s often hard to take time out of a busy schedule to sit down and meditate. However, today gives you the perfect excuse to take some time …
This handy list of national days in May will give you a quick look at the month to find out how to celebrate your favorite national days. Use it to plan your crafts ideas, food and drink recipes, and get some ideas for activities. Each time I cover a new and fun national day about May …
It’s time for mothers, Memorial Day and our free May word search printable. This word puzzle features 21 of the national days in May. This is a moderately difficult word search puzzle. It would be best for older kids, teen and adults. The national days hidden within this custom word search puzzle honor a variety of …
This list of May food holidays gives us so many recipes to share. From brunch for Mom on Mother’s Day, spicy delights for Cinco de Mayo and BBQ makings to share with friends and family for Memorial Day, the month is overload for foodies. Every day of the month has at least one food or drink …
April 30 is celebrated annually each year as National Mr. Potato Head Day. Join us for some fun facts about the history of this fun day that is dear to the young at heart, as well as those wanting to be more like a kid again. April is a month full of national days devoted …
April 29 is celebrated as National Zipper Day. If you love to learn about trivia, this post has lots of fun facts and history on the zipper that is used in so many items today. April is a month full of national days devoted to all sorts of interesting items. We have celebrated birds, ferrets, …
Do you know that April 28 is National Blueberry Pie Day? In honor of this national day, I’ve put together a collection of blueberry recipes for you to enjoy. I was born in Maine and have fond memories of my family picking blueberries every year when they were in season. This delicious fruit is tasty …
April 26 is celebrated National Pretzel Day. In honor of this fun national day, we have put together a collection of over 20 delicious pretzel recipes. Pretzels are great on their own and can also be used in so many recipes to add a salty crunch to them. Some of these recipes are great …
When the warm weather has arrived, my thoughts turn to eating outdoors and nothing is more relaxing than a picnic. April 23 is celebrated each year as National Picnic Day. It is the perfect day celebrate spring and enjoy the fresh air with some good food and good friends. Whether you want to go to …
It is not just Easter eggs you will be looking for this month. Try solving this free April word search printable too! There are 37 national days of April hidden within this free printable. You can find them in every direction, including diagonally. This is a moderate difficulty word search which is challenging enough for …
This list of national days in April breaks down the month into a day by day account of the national days that will be happening over the next few weeks. The fourth month of the year starts with April Fools’ Day. This seems to be a hint that the month has a lot of fun …