Looking for a fast and easy decoration for your tabletop for fall? Try making this easy hurricane lamp popcorn table decoration! This pretty vignette is made from supplies you may have on hand or can find outside. It looks wonderful on the dining room table. These fall hurricane candle holders are a great addition to …
If you’re looking for an occasion to celebrate this month, look no further than the list of national days in September below! There’s over 285 special days to enjoy this month. Not only are there September food days, and cocktail days, but there are also days dedicated to animals, ideas, activities, people, and more. If …
If you’ve ever wondered “what national month is September?”, then you’ll love the list of September awareness months and September national months below. Just like the national days of September, these monthly observances cover a wide range of topics. Some of the September awareness months are dedicated to physical and mental health topics, while other …
Celebrate the national days in September with a free September word search printable. It’s a fun indoor activity for the whole family to do together, now that the cool fall weather is here. This word search puzzle is one of the many free printables on this site. It has 21 national days of September hidden …
This list of food holidays for September gives us so many reasons to celebrate. From National Cherry Pie Day on September 1 to National Chewing Gum Day on the 30th. Every day of the September has at least one food or drink associated with it. There are even some that are celebrated during the entire month …
If you’re looking for something fun to do this holiday weekend, try solving our free Labor Day word search printable. It honors the celebrations this weekend, and is a great teaching tool. In this free printable Labor Day word search, there are 15 words hidden horizontally and vertically. There are no words hidden diagonally in …
If you’re spending time barbecuing with your family this holiday weekend, make sure to set aside a few minutes to decode this Labor Day word scramble. It’s the newest addition to our collection of free printables. This is a moderate difficulty word scramble which is perfect for older kids, teen and adults. If your younger …
No matter what kind of tea you like, these tea facts are for you! Some are are about iced tea, and some are about hot tea. Below you’ll learn answers to questions like “what is the most expensive tea?”, “is herbal tea really tea?”, and more. Let’s get started! At Always the Holidays, we love …
Looking for a special way to celebrate Black Cat Appreciation Day? This national day, which falls annually on August 17, is dedicated to these cuddly kittens! Throughout the ages, black cats have garnered a negative reputation. However, they are very special and deserve to be appreciated. Today is the perfect day to show them a …
National Rum Day is here! Grab a glass pour yourself a taste of rum to celebrate this drink themed national day which falls annually on August 16th. There’s so many types of rum to enjoy and this day celebrates them all! You can enjoy this spirit neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails! Keep reading …
There are over 150 national days in August! Celebrate them with a free August word search printable of national days. This is a moderate difficulty word search puzzle. It would be perfect for older kids, teens, and adults. If younger kids want to get involved with this word search for August, you can always solve …
You’ve probably heard of the national days of August, but did you know that there are also August awareness months and nationally recognized August monthly observances? Just like the national days of the year, these monthly observances cover a wide variety of topics. From health awareness months to activity-focused months, each occasion is waiting to …
Get a free back to school word search printable. It’s a great way to get the kids excited to go back to school this year! There are 40 words hidden in this free word search. Some of them relate to school supplies, while others are things your kids might study or see in school. To solve …
National Prosecco Day falls on August 13th, right in the middle of summer. It’s the perfect time to enjoy this refreshing sparkling wine. Keep reading to learn to learn more about Prosecco and ways to celebrate this August national drink day. It’s one of the many wine days we can observe during the year. The …
If you’re wondering “does wine temperature matter?”, the answer is yes! There actually is an ideal red wine temperature and an ideal white wine temperature. Serving and storing wines at their recommended temperatures will ensure you get the most balanced flavors the wines have to offer. If a wine is too hot or too cool, …
Do you love music? If so, then National Vinyl Record Day is for you! Keep reading to observe the role that vinyl records play in music history. National Vinyl Record Day is a day dedicated to celebrating the history of vinyl records, and music in general! It occurs every year on August 12. Keep …
The history of vinyl records is a very important chapter of music history. Keep reading to learn how vinyl records have changed over time! Vinyl records have undergone many changes over the years, but no matter how they have evolved over time, records have always been a vital part of music history. Would you believe …
August 10 is National S’mores Day! In honor of this fun national day, how about making these indoor s’mores in your microwave. When the weather is raining cats and dogs outside, thoughts of camping are normally not at the front of the mind. But when bad weather hits, the kids can still have a fun …
There are more than 225 national days in August. Make sure to celebrate them all with the list of August national days below! These special days of August cover a wide variety of topics. In addition to the national food days of August, there are also monthly observances, days dedicated to animals, cocktails, people, concepts, objects and …
This list of national food holidays in August gives us so many recipes to share. From Homemade Pie Day to Eat Outside Day, every day of the month has at least one food or drink associated with it. This makes the month full of days to celebrate. National days are so much fun to celebrate, no matter …
It’s time to celebrate National Gossip Day. This national days is one dedicated to gossip – more specifically preventing gossip! National Gossip Day occurs every year on August 6th, making it one of the many August national days. Keep reading to learn what gossip is, and why we should observe this national day. This post …
August 5 is National Oyster Day. It’s a perfect day to celebrate oysters by answering the most frequently asked questions about them! Are you an oyster lover? Then this August national day is the day for you! It doesn’t matter whether you like your oysters, raw, steamed or fried, today is the day to celebrate all …
If you’re a fan of rum, then you’ll love learning about Black Tot Day. Its origins date all the way back to 1655, and have to do with drinking copious amounts of a type of rum called “navy rum”. While rum cocktails like pina coladas, mojitos, hot buttered rum and daiquiris are delicious, the variety …
If you’re a rum drinker you probably already know that not all rum is created equally. There are many different types of rum, which each have their own flavors, hues and methods of production. This popular spirit has a fascinating history. It has been consumed by everyone from pirates (who made the first piña colada) …
Summer is here! Celebrate it by solving this free printable summer crossword puzzle. There are two versions of this crossword puzzle. The easier version comes with a word bank, and a harder version doesn’t have one. This crossword puzzle printable has 20 words in it. Solve the clues, and write the word in its corresponding …
Do you love sweet treats? If so, you’ll love National Crème Brûlée Day, dedicated to its namesake decadent dessert. Crème brûlée translates from French to mean burnt cream, which makes sense since it is made of heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolks. This delicious dessert has its own national day which falls annually on …