National Peanut Butter Day (January 24)
Crunchy vs smooth arguments resurface like clockwork. Someone always brings out the spoon.
Food & Beverage Weird Holidays
From bacon and banana splits to salami and spumoni, these food and beverage weird holidays celebrate some very specific cravings. This collection rounds up the strangest food-focused days on the calendar, each dedicated to a particular dish, drink, or guilty pleasure that somehow earned its own holiday.
Whether you’re into sweet desserts, savory snacks, or niche comfort foods, these holidays give you a fun excuse to indulge. Each post shares the origin of the day, creative ways to celebrate, and includes a free black-and-white coloring page to mark the occasion.
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National Pie Day (January 23)
Everyone suddenly has strong opinions about crust thickness. Apple vs cherry debates get heated.
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National Hot Sauce Day (January 22)
People show off bottles with skulls on the label. Pain tolerance becomes a personality trait.
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National Cheese Lovers Day (January 20)
An excuse to build dangerously tall cheese boards. The real debate is soft vs hard.
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National Popcorn Day (January 19)
Sweet, salty, caramel, cheesy, no one can agree on the best flavor. Movie nights get extra serious.
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National Gourmet Coffee Day (January 18)
Coffee snobs show off brewing gadgets and obscure beans. Casual drinkers just add more creamer.
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International Hot and Spicy Food Day (January 16)
Hot sauce collections finally get their moment. Bragging rights go to whoever cries last.
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National Bagel and Lox Day (Jan 15 or Feb 9)
This combo has serious brunch credibility. New Yorkers take it personally if it’s done wrong.
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National Strawberry Ice Cream Day (January 15)
A classic flavor with surprisingly loyal fans. People argue whether real fruit chunks are essential.
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National Marzipan Day (January 12)
This almond candy divides people instantly, either obsessed or deeply suspicious of it.
