International Pancake Day (Always Mardis Gras)
People race while flipping pancakes in some towns. Breakfast becomes a competitive sport, and syrup shortages are real.
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 Poultry Day (March 19)
Explore farming history, fun animal facts, educational activities, and easy meal ideas.
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National Corn Dog Day (Third Saturday in March)
Discover the fair-food favorite’s origins, tasty recipes, fun facts, and creative ways to celebrate.
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National Potato Chip Day (March 14)
Explore how this crunchy snack was invented, fun food facts, flavor ideas, and creative ways to enjoy it.
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National Popcorn Lovers Day (2nd Thursday in March)
Learn how popcorn became a favorite snack, discover fun flavors, trivia, and easy celebration activities.
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National Oatmeal Nut Waffle Day (March 11)
Explore the origins of this hearty breakfast dish, fun food facts, and delicious topping ideas to try at home.
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National Cereal Day (March 7)
Discover how breakfast cereal became popular, explore fun trivia, and try creative snack and learning activities for children.
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National Oreo Cookie Day (March 6)
Uncover the story behind the famous sandwich cookie, surprising facts, themed treats, and fun ways to celebrate with kids.
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National Banana Cream Pie Day (March 2)
Discover the origins of this creamy dessert, fun food trivia, and easy celebration ideas perfect for families, classrooms, and pie lovers.
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National Pistachio Day (February 26)
Shell piles grow dramatically. Green snacks feel fancy.
