December is finally here, and with it comes cooler weather, holiday cheer and National Poinsettia Day! This national day falls annually on December 12. Poinsettias are a special part of Christmas. You will often see them displayed as Christmas decorations, because poinsettias symbolize this holiday! So, grab a cozy blanket, a mug of hot chocolate and…
It’s time to celebrate Christmas Card Day which falls annually on December 9th! It reminds us to celebrate one of the most special traditions of Christmas – sending holiday cards to your friends and family! There are so many ways to make Christmas magical and let your loved ones know how special they are and…
Looking for a fun Thanksgiving activity for kids? Get this free printable Thanksgiving scavenger hunt! It’s great for children of all ages. The scavenger hunt features 12 items you might see during this time of year. Each of the objects in this free printable for Thanksgiving has a picture of the item, with its name…
There are so many reasons to celebrate during the month of November. Not only is it home to Thanksgiving and National Gratitude Month, but it’s also when we celebrate Maize Day. This November national day celebrates maize, also known as corn! Most national days have a set date they occur each year, however, the date…
Thanksgiving is a time for practicing gratitude and sharing holiday food with family and friends. You can also celebrate it this year with a printable Thanksgiving word scramble puzzle the whole family can enjoy! This jumbled word puzzle features 22 words about Thanksgiving. Some of them relate to the symbols of Thanksgiving while others describe…
When you think of Thanksgiving, what are the first things that pop into your mind? I bet without even trying, you’d name at least one of the symbols of Thanksgiving! Maybe you think of spending time with friends, or sharing gratitude on Thanksgiving. Maybe you associate the holiday with cooking meals for family, decorating, or…
Did you know that there’s a National Cranberry Relish Day? This national day occurs annually on November 22nd. Cranberries are one of the symbols of Thanksgiving, so it’s only fitting that this day falls right before the holiday. Keep reading to learn interesting cranberry facts, and get ways to celebrate this National Cranberry Relish Day….
Looking for a way to celebrate Thanksgiving? Get a free printable Thanksgiving crossword puzzle! It’s a fun activity the whole family can enjoy. There are two versions of this free printable crossword puzzle. The easier version comes with a word bank, and a harder version doesn’t have one. This crossword puzzle for Thanksgiving has 18 words…
Did you know that gingerbread cookies have their own national day? National Gingerbread Cookie Day occurs annually on November 21st. Gingerbread has been around for centuries, and has evolved and changed over the years. Keep reading to learn some fun facts about the history of gingerbread and ways to celebrate this National Gingerbread Cookie Day. Plus,…
There are so many ways to celebrate Thanksgiving, from cooking holiday themed recipes to decorating for the season. This year you can add solving this free Thanksgiving word search printable to that list! This holiday word search has 25 words in it. Some of them relate to the symbols of Thanksgiving while others describe things…
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. As November arrives, make sure you’re celebrating gratitude all month long, not just on the Thanksgiving holiday. There’s so many ways to…
Sharing Thanksgiving quotes is a great way to spread holiday cheer! Check out these 88 thankful, inspiring and funny Thanksgiving messages. In reading through these quotes take a moment to reflect on everything you’re grateful for. There’s so many occasions this fall to embrace gratitude, and Thankgiving gives us the perfect reminder to do so!…
Looking for a fun indoor activity to do now that the cooler autumn days have arrived? Try solving this free November word search printable of national days. There are 18 national days hidden in this free word search. You can find the national days in November in all directions, including diagonally. Use the November word search…
November 6 is the perfect day to make a big plate of nachos, because it’s National Nacho Day! If you need recipe inspiration, scroll to the bottom of the page to get our easy nachos recipe. This flavorful appetizer hails from Mexico and makes a great snack during the Super Bowl, Cinco De Mayo, and…
This list of November food holidays gives us so many recipes to share. From National Candy Day to National Espresso Day, every day in November has at least one food or drink associated with it. National days are fun to celebrate, no matter the reason. But add in some mention of foods and everyone gets excited….
Want to make a tasty and impressive holiday-themed cocktail for your next Halloween party? Try making one of the Halloween martinis below! There’s over 15 different martinis in this cocktail list. Some are vibrant colors, while others have creative Halloween cocktail garnishes. You’ll find a wide range of flavors in these Halloween cocktail recipes, because…
Black cats have a reputation for being unlucky. National Black Cat Day helps remind us how special and deserving of adoption these cats are! National Black Cat Day falls on October 27th, and is not to be confused with Black Cat Appreciation Day which falls on August 17th. Both days celebrate these cuddly kittens and…
Caramel apples are a Halloween treat with their own national day in October dedicated to them called National Caramel Apple Day. Just as black cats, jack-o-lanterns, and spooky costumes remind us of Halloween, so do caramel apples! They have a fascinating history with ties to early Halloween celebrations. Keep reading to learn their history, some…
Have you ever found yourself wondering “what is All Saints’ Day” and “when is All Saints’ Day”? If so, you’re in luck; we’re going to answer all your questions about this holiday, and provide you with some fun facts too! All Saints’ Day is one of the many holidays with historical significance at this time…
With daylight saving time approaching, you might find yourself wondering “do we gain or lose an hour?“. If you ever get confused around this time of the year, don’t worry you’re not alone! Below we will explain how daylight savings works, provide a little bit of the history of daylight savings time, and answer all…
There are so many ways to celebrate Halloween, from carving pumpkins to making spooky cocktails and dressing up in costumes. Try solving this free Halloween word scramble printable for another fun way to celebrate this year. There are 21 Halloween words featured in this holiday word puzzle that describe different aspects of the holiday. Some words refer…
Jack o’ lanterns are one of the main symbols of Halloween, and carving pumpkins is a Halloween tradition which stems from the Irish myth called The Legend of Stingy Jack. It’s no surprise that the first jack o lanterns hail from Ireland. After all, Halloween is a holiday that originated from Samhain, which made its…
During the month of October, you’re likely to see lots of Halloween symbols. In the fall, stores, and homes are filled with these images. They are present in everything from the Halloween decorations we use to the food we eat, and even the cocktails we drink during this time of year. Though we see the symbols…
Looking for a fun activity for Halloween? Try solving this free printable Halloween scavenger hunt! This scavenger hunt features 12 items you will find during the holiday season. Each of the objects in this free printable for Halloween has a picture of the item, with its name underneath. This printable scavenger hunt features seasonal foods…
October is here, and with it come DIY Halloween costumes for adults, lots of spooky craft projects and our free Halloween word search printable! This puzzle is the latest addition to our collection of free holiday word searches. The 21 words hidden in this Halloween word find puzzle are related to foods, activities and decor…
As we draw closer to Halloween you’re probably going to hear the term Samhain often. Let’s do a deep dive on what it is, and which Samhain traditions are still practiced today. Halloween isn’t all about carving pumpkins, parties, making DIY costumes, mixing spooky cocktails and taking your kids trick-or-treating for candy. In fact, historically…