Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday is a significant day in the Christian calendar, marking the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and repentance leading up to Easter Sunday. It falls 46 days before Easter (40 fasting days, excluding Sundays) and can occur between February 4 and March 10, depending on the date of […]

Cheese Doodle Day Cheese Doodle Day is celebrated every year on March 5th to honor the delicious, cheesy, and crunchy (or puffy) snack loved by many. While the exact origins of the day are unclear, cheese doodles (or cheese puffs) have been a favorite snack in the U.S. since the 1940s. Eat some cheese doodles! […]

Pancake Day Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is the day before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent in the Christian calendar. It usually falls in February or early March, depending on the date of Easter. In 2025, Pancake Day is on March 4th. Shrove Tuesday was traditionally a day for using up […]

Tennis Day Are you referring to a specific event called “Tennis Day,” or are you just celebrating a day dedicated to tennis? There isn’t an official global “Tennis Day,” but there are events like World Tennis Day (typically in March) that promote the sport worldwide. Some places also have national or local Tennis Days to […]

If Pets Had Thumbs Day National If Pets Had Thumbs Day is observed annually on March 3rd as a humorous and imaginative holiday that encourages pet owners to ponder what life would be like if their furry companions had opposable thumbs. If pets had thumbs, they might: Open doors, jars, and treat containers without waiting […]

Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is an annual long-distance sled dog race held in Alaska, beginning on the first Saturday of March. The race covers approximately 1,000 miles from Anchorage to Nome, following a historic route once used for mail and supply deliveries, as well as the famous 1925 […]

Egg McMuffin Day Egg McMuffin Day is celebrated annually on March 2nd to honor the iconic McDonald’s breakfast sandwich. McDonald’s established the day in 2020 to recognize the Egg McMuffin’s impact on fast-food breakfast culture. The Egg McMuffin was created in 1971 by Herb Peterson, a McDonald’s franchisee in Santa Barbara, California. It was inspired […]

Peanut Butter Lover’s Day National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day is celebrated on March 1st each year, honoring the delicious and versatile spread loved by millions! The origins of peanut butter go back to the Aztecs and Incas, who ground peanuts into a paste. Modern peanut butter was patented by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg in 1895 […]

Brazil Carnival Brazil’s Carnival (Carnaval do Brasil) is the country’s most famous festival, celebrated in the days leading up to Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar. It is a vibrant, music-filled event with parades, samba dancing, and street parties. In 2025, Carnival will take place from February 28 to March […]

Floral Design Day Floral Design Day is celebrated annually on February 28th to appreciate the art of floral design in various forms, from bouquets and arrangements to paintings and textiles. The day was officially recognized in 1995 in honor of Carl Rittner, the founder of the Rittners School of Floral Design in Boston, Massachusetts. Flowers […]