Two of my favorite treats are haystack cookies and Halloween candy pumpkins. These cute pumpkin haystack cookies combine both treats into one delicious recipe that will be the star of your Halloween party table. My mom used to make these for us when we were children and it’s always a recipe that is nostalgic for…
These 10 Halloween pretzels treats are as much fun to make as they are to eat! Each design is made with just a few items, and they can all be put together in less than a hour. There are three types of pretzels used to make these recipes: pretzel rods, stick pretzels, and crisscross pretzels….
This Halloween gumball machine craft is a fun project that the kids will enjoy. It’s the perfect way to display candy and treats on your Halloween party table. The easy craft project is made with a terracotta pot, saucer, and a few inexpensive Dollar Store items. I often use these pots and saucers to make…
These Halloween dirt cups are a fun and easy dessert made with chocolate pudding, crushed Oreo cookies, and candy garnishes. This dessert recipe is the perfect way to let the kids join in with making holiday treats. Since there is no baking or heating necessary, and the decorating is easy, and even the youngest kids…
If your favorite spirit is vodka, then you’re in luck! October 4th is celebrated annually as National Vodka Day. While the history of the day is unknown, it’s definitely a day worth celebrating! No matter how you enjoy your vodka – in a cocktail, or over ice – make sure you enjoy responsibly! Keep reading…
Are you a fan of chocolate milk? If so, you’ll be delighted to know that there’s a day called National Chocolate Milk Day dedicated to celebrating this delicious chocolate beverage. Did you have chocolate milk as kid? If so, be like a child again and pour yourself a glass of chocolate milk while learning about…
Are you a chocolate milk lover? If so, you’ll might be interested to know who invented chocolate milk, and where it was invented. Chocolate milk is a popular childhood drink. When you were a kid, did you ever find yourself wondering how chocolate milk came to be? Believe it or not, there is controversy as…
It’s time to celebrate National Johnny Appleseed Day. The legend follows a true life character with a love of apple trees. This national day is one of the lucky few that is celebrated on two dates: September 26 and March 11. However, more people celebrate the day in September than in March. The September date…
Looking for a fun, screen-free activity for your kids this Thanksgiving? Try giving them this free printable Thanksgiving matching game. There are 20 matching pairs of images in this memory game. The pictures feature Thanksgiving symbols, foods, and plants. For more free printables this season, be sure to get these additional Thanksgiving printables (word search, word…
Looking for a fun Halloween activity for your kids this year? Get this free printable Halloween memory game! There are 20 matching pairs of images in this memory game. The pictures feature items that are symbolic of Halloween and popular Halloween foods. This Halloween matching game is great for younger kids, and could be adapted for…
No matter what kind of tea you like, these tea facts are for you! Some are are about iced tea, and some are about hot tea. Below you’ll learn answers to questions like “what is the most expensive tea?”, “is herbal tea really tea?”, and more. Let’s get started! At Always the Holidays, we love…
It’s time to celebrate National Gossip Day. This national days is one dedicated to gossip – more specifically preventing gossip! National Gossip Day occurs every year on August 6th, making it one of the many August national days. Keep reading to learn what gossip is, and why we should observe this national day. This post…
August 5 is National Oyster Day. It’s a perfect day to celebrate oysters by answering the most frequently asked questions about them! Are you an oyster lover? Then this August national day is the day for you! It doesn’t matter whether you like your oysters, raw, steamed or fried, today is the day to celebrate all…
If you’re a fan of rum, then you’ll love learning about Black Tot Day. Its origins date all the way back to 1655, and have to do with drinking copious amounts of a type of rum called “navy rum”. While rum cocktails like pina coladas, mojitos, hot buttered rum and daiquiris are delicious, the variety…
Do you love sweet treats? If so, you’ll love National Crème Brûlée Day, dedicated to its namesake decadent dessert. Crème brûlée translates from French to mean burnt cream, which makes sense since it is made of heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolks. This delicious dessert has its own national day which falls annually on…
If you’re a chocolate fan, it’s your lucky day! We’ve compiled 20+ chocolate recipes to celebrate National Milk Chocolate Day. Falling annually on July 28, National Milk Chocolate Day is a great excuse to celebrate milk chocolate! However, we wouldn’t stop you from celebrating it all year long! Keep reading for a list of ways…
It’s time for National Mojito Day! Get ready to brush up your bartending skills, and learn how to make this cocktail with an easy mojito recipe. The main ingredients in this refreshing drink are rum and mint. Since mint grows during the summer months it’s only fitting that National Mojito Day falls annually on July…
June 21 is celebrated each year as National Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day. Time to celebrate this national day with some delicious peaches and cream recipes to enjoy the fresh taste of summer! What better way is there to honor the first day of the summer solstice than with this fresh summer fruit! The traditional combo…
Do you prefer wine over beer and cocktails? If so, get ready to celebrate one of your new favorite wine holidays – National Wine Day! This day of wine enthusiasm falls annually on May 25. There are many wine holidays throughout the year; some dedicated to specific varietals of wine, and others dedicated to drinking…
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day falls on May 14. It’s a tasty national day that foodies love to celebrate. Who can resist the tempting flavor of flaky buttermilk biscuits? They are a staple in the South at any gathering. If you love them as much as I do, today is the day to celebrate. Southern style…
Did you know St. Patrick’s Day isn’t the only day of the year dedicated to leprechauns? In addition to this holiday, there’s also a National Leprechaun Day falls annually on May 13. It’s logical to assume that St. Patrick’s Day is the only day of the year dedicated to leprechauns because leprechauns are one of…
It’s time to give your sweet tooth a workout, because May 12 is National Nutty Fudge Day! Celebrate this May food day by learning about this popular sweet treat’s interesting history. Many early stories about fudge show that it came about by accident when cooks were trying to make other types of candy. Keep reading…
May 11 is celebrated as National Twilight Zone Day. It’s time to honor the TV show where nothing is as it seems and where you are about to enter another dimension. May is a month full of national days devoted to all sorts of unusual activities. Check out the full list of May national days…
May 10 is celebrated as National Shrimp Day. Today is the day for shrimp fans all over the world to come together to enjoy this popular seafood offering. There is a reason that we all gravitate to the shrimp at an all you can eat buffet. They taste so darn good! Keep reading for some…
May 9 is celebrated as National Butterscotch Brownie Day. It’s a day for those who love both butterscotch and the texture of brownies to get out the cooking pans and put on their aprons. Let’s get baking! Butterscotch brownies are also known by the terms “blondies” and “brookies”. They are a delicious baked dessert that…
Coke drinkers take note – May 8 is National Have a Coke Day. It’s time to grab a can of one of America’s favorite soft drinks. After all, we’ve been drinking it since 1891! National days are a fun way to celebrate, particularly if they have an association with food and drink. Each month there…