Each year during the festive season, our homes get decorated with all manner of holiday greenery. Believe it or not, there are documented traditions of Christmas greenery that have been passed on through the years. Whether it be holly and ivy, Christmas trees of fir or spruce, Mistletoe balls and sprigs, or other forms of …
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These sweet angel cookies are as much fun to make as they are delicious and cute. The kids will really enjoy baking cookies for Christmas in the shape of angels. December 4 is one of this month’s food holidays known as National Cookie Day, so it is the perfect day to get baking. Don’t forget …
This sweet Mason jar snowman with cherry Santa hats would look great on a mantle or coffee table for the holidays. He is made from a recycled jar and some felt and is just adorable. Recycling old items into new holiday decor is one of the fun parts of the holiday for me. See my …
This adorable lightbulb snowman uses a common light bulb with some inexpensive craft supplies to make the sweetest Christmas decor idea ever. Don’t you love to recycle common household items into cute decor projects? It’s a great way to make something new out of something old! This fun little snowman would make a great ornament …
These mini Christmas pizzas, are made in the shape of gingerbread men, Christmas trees and other Xmas shapes! When we think of the holidays, cookies come to mind, but what could be more fun that pizza at Christmas time? Use your cookie cutters to turn an ordinary pizza into a special treat. These sweet …
It’s time to celebrate National Golden Retriever Day! This February 3 national day is dedicated to one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States, the golden retriever. Keep reading for fun facts about golden retrievers, ways to celebrate the day, golden retriever history, themed events, famous golden retrievers and more! We’ve even …
Are you looking for special days in the month of February to celebrate with food? Then this list of February food holidays is for you! There are 365 days of the year and almost every single one of them has a national day or foodie holiday associated with it! And with Valentine’s Day in the …
Valentine’s Day is here, and with it come decorated sweets, holiday crafts and this free Valentine’s Day word search printable. This word find puzzle is part of our collection of printables. We have been sharing lots of puzzles this winter and this romantic word search is the latest in our collection. Free word search puzzles …
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. Even if you don’t have a houseplant yet, you can still celebrate by getting a plant of your own. Below you’ll learn …
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. …
The cold winds are blowing and that means more indoor activities. It’s time for our monthly free puzzle printable. We hope you enjoy this free January word search printable of the national days this month. It features several special days of January that are hidden in the puzzle for you to find. Use this free …
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 …
A new month means it’s time for a national days word search. If you enjoy puzzles, you will love this free December word search printable for the national days of the month. Search the seek and find puzzle for national days for December. They can be found in any direction, including diagonally. Give yourself a …
This list of December food holidays gives us so many recipes to share. From Eat a Red Apple Day to National Champagne Day, every day of this month has at least one food or drink day associated with it which makes it easy for us to celebrate. National days are fun to celebrate, no matter the …
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 …
November 4 is celebrated as National Candy Day. I don’t know about you, but I don’t need a reason to celebrate with candy! But since it’s the day for it, join me for some fun facts and recipes to honor this tasty national day. Halloween is no sooner done than the next round of holiday …
This list of November national days is a day-by day look at the month to find out how to celebrate your favorite national day with food and drink ideas, and (especially this month) lots of holiday projects. Each time we write a post about a new and fun national day for the month of November on …
Halloween is not just the time for kids to have fun! Check out these easy 70+ adult Halloween party ideas for food, games and decorations to make sure you have a treat of a party. If you like entertaining, you’re in luck! This post has tips to make your next Halloween party the most memorable …
This list of national days in October gives a detailed look at the month to find out how to celebrate your favorite national day with food and drink ideas, and lots of craft projects. Each time we cover a new and fun national day about October on the blog, we add new links to the …
There are countless retail Halloween costumes that you can purchase for your adult Halloween party, but why not make your own instead? With a few supplies and a bit of creativity, you can come up with something that no one else at the party will likely be wearing. Maybe you’re looking for some gothic Halloween …
This list of October food holidays gives us so many recipes to share. From National Homemade Cookies Day on October 1 to National Caramel Apple Day on October 31, every day of the month has at least one food or drink associated with it. This makes the month very easy to honor with food. National …
Did you know that the month of November is National Gratitude Month? This probably comes as no shock, since Thanksgiving, a day of practicing gratitude, is one of the major holidays this month. Thanksgiving offers so many ways to express gratitude. From showing your appreciation through making holiday themed food for loved ones (like this …
There are so many events that occur in the autumn which center around gratitude. While Thanksgiving is probably the event that comes to mind first, did you know there’s also a World Gratitude Day? This day falls annually on September 21st, and is dedicated to celebrating and sharing gratitude. No matter how you express it, …
Hooray, National Hot Cross Bun Day is here! This pastry themed September food day gives us a great excuse to do some baking to honor this tasty treat. If you’d like to try making them yourself, keep reading for a homemade hot cross buns recipe. The secret ingredient is rum-soaked raisins! While this day falls …
Are you looking for a party favor gift for your favorite gal pals? This s’more in a jar project is the perfect idea for you! We love making recipe in a jar gifts on Always the Holidays. They are easy and fun to create and very well received by the recipient. Today we’ll be incorporating …
If you love chocolate, you’ll be excited to know there are many chocolate holidays during the year. Every month of the year has several national days dedicated to different types of chocolate. National days of the year are a fun way to celebrate foods, animals and items that you come into contact with. Be sure …