Get a Lent word scramble featuring 24 words that relate to the holiday. It is an excellent free printable to give to your family, or church group. To solve this Lent word puzzle, simply unscramble the words and write the answers on the line next to the jumbled word. There is a word bank at …

Indulge in Fat Tuesday this year with a Mardi Gras word scramble printable. This free scramble is sure to let the good times roll! There are 18 words about the holiday included in this free word puzzle. Some of the words feature the symbols of Mardi Gras, while other reference the colors of Mardi Gras. …

Mardi Gras is almost here, which means it’s time to go over some facts about Mardi Gras. The more you know about the history and meaning of the holiday, the more fully you’ll be able to celebrate it! Below we’ve compiled some of our favorite Mardi Gras facts, so get ready to be amazed! We …

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, …

March 11 is National Johnny Appleseed Day.  The legend follows a true life character with a love of apple trees. The national day for him is also celebrated on September 26, the day of his birth. More people celebrate the day in September than in March, and this seems to make sense because of fall …

March 10 is National Landline Telephone Day. It is a day to honor the same day in 1876 when Alexander Graham Bell transmitted his very first phone call to Thomas Watson. The words on the call were “Mr. Watson come here. I want to see you.” Imagine his delight when he assistant appeared and told …

Who doesn’t love the taste of clumps of peanuts surrounded by rich chocolate?  Well, today is the day to indulge. March 8 is National Peanut Cluster Day. Chocolates and peanuts are both popular tastes that have their own national days.  National Peanut Day is honored on September 13. Even without peanuts involved, chocolate gets a …

Celebrate Fat Tuesday this year with 10 free printable Mardi Gras coloring pages! They would be great to share with your family, friends, and students. There are many of the symbols of Mardi Gras featured in these free coloring sheets. Not only will you see images of Mardi Gras masks but you’ll also see the …

Let the good times roll this Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Tuesday)! Celebrate with a free Mardi Gras word search printable.  There are 18 words that relate to Fat Tuesday included in this seek and find puzzle. Some of the words are Mardi Gras symbols, some are colors of Mardi Gras, and others are …

With Fat Tuesday quickly approaching, it’s time to learn about the colors of Mardi Gras! Each of the three colors has their own meaning and fascinating history. If you have ever visited New Orleans for Mardi Gras, or celebrated the holiday in general, you might have noticed the colors purple, green and gold are everywhere! …

Mardi Gras is almost here. Before you head out to the parades, let’s learn about the Mardi Gras symbols, and why they represent the holiday! I’m sure if you listed the first things that come to mind when you hear the words Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, or Carnival, you’d name several of the Mardi Gras …

National Canadian Bacon Day is celebrated on March 3 each year. This holiday is perfect for those who love the taste of bacon but want something with lower calories than the real deal. This is not the only day that bacon is celebrated. December 30 is also National Bacon Day and International Bacon day is …

Dr. Seuss Day (also known as Read Across America Day) is held annually on March 2. If the day falls on a weekend, this national day is celebrated in the school system on the nearest school day. Most of us remember the Dr. Seuss books from our childhood. Who can forget such fun characters as …

We’ve all heard the saying “out with the old and in with the new.” Well, March 2 is National Old Stuff Day and this is the perfect day to put this saying into practice. Keep reading to learn what this National Old Stuff Day is all about, as well as some fun ways to celebrate …

Whether you are a fan of crunchy or creamy style, National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day will give you a chance to sample some of your favorite peanut butter tastes. It’s celebrated on March 1. Keep reading to learn some interesting facts about peanut butter, and ways to celebrate this nutty national day. There’s also included …

Calling all word puzzle lovers! If you’re looking for a fun spring activity, try solving this free March word search printable featuring the national days of the month. There are 34 national days of March featured in this printable word find. They are hidden forwards and backwards in all directions, including diagonally. This is a …

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 …

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 …

National Chocolate Soufflé Day is celebrated on February 28 each year. This day is our time to honor the day by digging into this fluffy and delicious dessert. Nothing is better on a cold winter night than a perfectly made, deliciously warm, chocolate soufflé. This dessert is served at fancy restaurants alongside desserts like crème …

Who doesn’t love to crack open pistachios and snack on them? February 26 is the day to do this with abandon – it’s National Pistachio Day! Celebrate this national day by learning more about it. Keep reading to find out the answers to questions like “why are pistachios green?”, “what are pistachios?”, and more. Don’t …

If you love cocktails, World Bartender Day is for you. This February 24 national day post is filled with bartending facts, history & recipes! Read on to learn who the “father of bartending” is, how much to tip your bartender, ways to celebrate this national day. If you want to try your hand at being …

It seems that just about every food has a national day associated with it. Did you know that February 24 is considered National Tortilla Chip Day? Tortilla chips were first used as a way to turn misshapen tortillas into something usable instead of throwing them away. Let’s celebrate the day with some great recipes. If …

It’s time to celebrate Clean Out Your Bookcase Day! Keep reading to learn how to organize books and celebrate this February 20 national day. If you’re a book lover, this special day is for you. It’s a time to give your book collection a little extra care and attention. Once you’ve cleaned out your bookcase, …

February 20 is National Cherry Pie Day. If you love the taste of rich cherry pie, you are in for a treat today! Keep reading to learn facts about cherries and cherry pies and ways to observe this national day. You may not need an excuse to enjoy this delicious dessert, but if you do, …

Get your sweet tooth ready, February 19 is celebrated each year as National Chocolate Mint Day. It is the day for both chocolate and mint lovers to indulge in their favorite treats all day long! There is a saying that everything goes better with chocolate. Add in some mint and you have an even greater …

Do you have a pet? National Love Your Pet Day gives us the perfect excuse to shower our pets with a little extra love!  National Love Your Pet Day falls annually on February 20th. Celebrate it by reading the fun facts about pets below and doing something special for your pet. Even though the most …