Who doesn’t love the taste of cashews and chocolates. April 21 celebrates them both as National Chocolate Covered Cashews Day. Your taste buds will delight in a combination of rich and decadent chocolate covering the outside of crunchy cashew nuts. Can you imagine a better taste? I love celebrating the various foodie national days with…
Who doesn’t love the taste of gooey grilled cheese between two pieces of toasted bread? Today is national grilled cheese day and it’s the perfect day to indulge in this tasty comfort food treat. So many of the national days are associated with food in some way. This is no surprise since we all love…
Garlic is used so often in cooking, it is fitting that it has its own national day. April 19 is National Garlic Day. Time to forget about its effects on our breath and embrace the clove. We’ve got some recipes, garlic growing tips and fun facts about this bulb that many people have a love-hate…
National Pet Day is a day close to the heart of all pet lovers. This special national day, founded in 2005, gives us a chance to show our pets how much we love them. What does your pet really like to do? Today is the day to engage in those activities with them! Fun Facts about Pets…
Few national days are as dear to my heart as those that feature flowers. I am a gardener by nature and enjoy growing and learning about all types of plants. I thought it would be fun to share some pictures of orchids in honor of National Orchid Day, celebrated every year on April 16. April…
Beer lovers take note! April 7 is celebrated as national beer day. It’s a day to pour yourself a cold glass and celebrate with friends. Did you know that the origin of beer day dates back to the prohibition era? So many national days revolve around food and drink. Don’t know what they are? Be…
The first Thursday in April is observed each year as National Burrito Day. I doubt that anyone needs an excuse to try a burrito recipe, but if you do, today’s the day! This national day is your opportunity to sample one of America’s favorite Tex Mex meals with a choice of dozens of tasty burrito…
It’s time for our monthly free printable. This is the April National Day Calendar. It features one national day for each day of the month. You can use it to plan your foodie, decor and craft activities for the whole month! This free printable calendar is exclusive to readers of Always the Holidays and gives…
The fourth month of the year starts with April Fool’s Day. This seems to be a hint that the month has a lot of fun in store for us. 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 this month. The…
These adorable Bird’s Nest Cookies are ready in just minutes and are a no bake recipe that is perfect for both Easter and spring. The cookies are super easy to make and will delight your children and the young at heart. The taste is a crunchy mixture of chocolate, peanut butter and chow mein noodles with three…
Mmm…mmm Waffles! Those delightful squares of dough that is patterned with characteristic indentations. What is better for breakfast? March 25 is recognized as International Waffle Day and is the perfect day to bring out that waffle iron. It’s one of the tastiest of National Days! A lot of the national and international days are associated…
Get out those dips, it’s National Chip and Dip Day! This annual food day is celebrated every year on March 23. Chips and dips are a very popular type of party food. They are delicious and these recipes will show just how easy they are to prepare! We have over 50 recipes to choose from! A…
Easter is a fun time for both kids and grownups. It is one of the few holidays early in the year that rivals the popularity of Christmas, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Join in the Easter fun at your house with these DIY projects, home decorating ideas and yummy recipes. Are you ready for some Easter Fun? …
National Girl Scout Day is Celebrated on March 12. It begins a whole week of celebration of the Girl Scouting movement (March 12-18.) I thought it would be fun to share some Girl Scout facts and mark the day with a whole collection of recipes based on Girl Scout Cookies. It is nice to see…
Most of us remember the Dr.Seuss books from our childhood. Who can forget such fun characters as The Cat in the Hat, or One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish? Dr. Seuss Day (also known as Read Across America Day) is held annually on March 2. If the day falls on a weekend, this…
March is such a fun month to celebrate! Spring is finally here and St. Patrick’s Day gives us lots of reasons to party. if you are looking for March national days to enjoy, this monthly calendar breaks down the month of March into a day by day account of the national days that happen this month. The…
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? These 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. Tortilla…
Are you looking for a fun and tasty St. Patrick’s Day sweet treat? Look no further! These St. Patrick’s Day Truffles have a rich cookie center that is infused with Bailey’s Irish Cream. The fun shamrock sprinkles add a festive touch to the candy. Any self respecting leprechaun hunter knows that there will be a pot…
