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  • A man's hand letting go of paper planes symbolizing goals, wishes and resolutions from the window of a building in the city.

    What Is Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day & Why Should We Celebrate It

    January 17 is Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day! It’s the perfect time to reevaluate your New Year’s resolutions or, better yet, get rid of them all together! How many times have you made New Year’s resolutions just to find that when the next New Year rolls around, none of them are complete? If you want…

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  • National Hot Buttered Rum Day – January 17 – Comforting Winter Drink

    National Hot Buttered Rum Day – January 17 – Comforting Winter Drink

    National Hot Buttered Rum Day falls annually on January 17 and celebrates this warm alcoholic drink that contains, hot water, rum, butter, a sweetener and spices such as cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon. Even though the season of holiday cocktails is behind us, the desire for something warm and comforting to drink during the cold is not!…

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  • Three cute dragon cartoon images, the top left is an orange baby dragon hatching from a shell, the one below it is a teal teenage dragon blowing a small flame, and the one on the right is a fully grown adult blue dragon with a peaceful look on his face, and his eyes closed.

    Appreciate a Dragon Day – January 16 National Day

    Appreciate a Dragon Day is a national day that falls annually on January 16th. It’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate these mythological creatures. While dragons are found in many modern books and movies, they are actually ancient creatures. Dragons have been a featured in mythology and folklore from all over the world, for thousands of…

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    National Sticker Day – January 13 – Activities and History

    Do you love to use stickers? January 13 is National Sticker Day. Brighten up a notebook or send a special message to a friend by using a fun sticker. Stickers aren’t just for kids, they’re for adults too! Celebrating this national day will make you feel like a kid again. Keep reading to learn creative…

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    What are the National Days of January? Get Our Day by Day List!

    This page for the national days of January gives a quick look at the month to find out what food, drink or topic the month celebrates.  Every day of the month is like a new chapter in a book that you haven’t read before. Use this handy list to help plan for the month ahead for…

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  • Seek and find puzzle with words January word search printable.

    January Word Search Printable – National Day Word Find Puzzle

    The cold winds are blowing, giving us more time for indoor activities. Start the year by solving this free January word search printable featuring the national days in January. This word search puzzle is part of our collection of free printables. It’s is a medium difficulty January word find, which would be perfect for older…

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    Food Holidays in January – Bloody Marys – Cream Puffs & More

    This list of food holidays in January starts our year out in a tasty way. Almost every day of the month has a food or drink associated with it which makes it very easy to have fun with friends. We are starting a whole new year, which gives us over 365 food days to celebrate….

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    Stick to Your New Years Resolution Day – Plus Tips to Achieve your Goals

    January 12 is Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution Day. This national day falls almost half way through January, and provides a great opportunity to review our resolutions and recommit to them if needed! The Times Tribune claims that 80% of people have failed their New Year’s resolutions by the start of February and only 8%…

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    National Curried Chicken Day – Fun Facts, Recipes and More!

    National Curried Chicken Day falls annually on January 12. So grab a bowl of curried chicken and get ready to celebrate this national day dedicated to chicken curry. From Asia to the Caribbean, this dish is a favorite for those who like a bit of heat in their food. Keep reading to learn some ways…

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  • A square image with a white background and cartoon images of various types of houseplants for Houseplant Appreciation Day.

    Celebrate Houseplant Appreciation Day with Houseplant Care Tips

    Whether you’re an experienced gardener, or a plant parent newbie, Houseplant Appreciation Day is for you! This national day falls annually on January 10, and is dedicated to celebrating all varieties of indoor houseplants. Below you’ll find creative ways to celebrate this national day, and information about the benefits of houseplants. There’s also a list…

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  • Three New Year's word scrambles with word banks fanned out across a light gold background.

    Free Printable New Year’s Word Scramble (PDF & JPG Versions)

    Looking for a creative way to celebrate the New Year? Try solving this free printable New Year’s word scramble! There are two versions of this holiday scramble. The easier version comes with a word bank, and a harder version doesn’t have one. This New Year word scramble has 20 words in it. To solve this…

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  • A collage of four easy cream puff recipes for National Cream Puff Day. From the top left going clockwise they are Totoro earl grey cream puffs, a swan cream puff, nutella cream puffs and a giant German cream puff.

    8 Cream Puff Recipes for National Cream Puff Day – January 2

    Ring in the New Year with a sweet treat, because January 2 is National Cream Puff Day. This national day celebrates these light and fluffy cream filled pastries.  Keep reading for a some interesting cream puff facts, ways to celebrate this national day, and a list of tasty cream puff recipes.  Get ready to put…

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    Free New Year’s Word Search Printable – Answer Key Included

     The new year is a time of celebration and new beginnings. Whether you want to make resolutions that will last, or ring in the year with a free New Year’s word search printable, we’ve got you covered! This holiday word search is part of our collection of free printables. It contains 20 words hidden in…

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  • A lightbulb that reads "success" shining for someone who found the best New Year's resolution.

    How To Keep New Year’s Resolutions – Best New Year’s Resolution Tips

    Successful New Year’s resolutions rely on two things: making the best New Year’s resolution & discovering how to keep New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s Eve is wonderful opportunity to reflect and reset for the coming year. There’s a feeling of possibility that comes with a New Year. Every year, many people set resolutions. However, only…

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    Lucky New Year Foods & New Year’s Day – Eat Your Way to Wealth and Success

    Start your New Year with a list of lucky New Year foods. These foods are believed to bring luck and opportunity for the coming year. There are many foods, from various cultural traditions that are believed to increase wealth, happiness and longevity for the coming year. These traditions vary, but it is surprising how many of…

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    National Spaghetti Day – January 4 – Fun Facts and Recipes

    January 4 is National Spaghetti Day. This national food day is the perfect excuse to indulge in this delicious and twirlable pasta. The most obvious way to celebrate National Spaghetti Day is to cook spaghetti! You can pick one of the 10 pasta sauce recipes below to go with your noodles. Plus, if you’ve never…

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    Free Christmas Word Scramble Printable with Answer Key Included

    From freshly baked cookies to Christmas tree decorations, there’s so many things to enjoy this holiday season. This year, you can add solving this free Christmas word scramble printable to that list! This holiday word scramble features 20 words about Christmas that describe holiday foods, decorations and greenery. Solve this Christmas word puzzle by unscrambling…

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  • A cartoon hand holding an iphone with Santa Claus calling from his phone number.

    The Official Santa Phone Number – Phone Number for Kids to Call Santa

    Christmas is here, and you know what that means – it’s time to call Santa Claus! If you need the official Santa phone number, you’re in luck, Santa is in our address book, and we’re happy to share his number! Writing letters to Santa Claus is a great way to let him know what’s on…

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  • Christmas tree dirt cups with porcelain trees and Christmas decorations.

    Chocolate Dirt Pudding For Christmas – Oreo Christmas Tree Dirt Cups

    Let’s make some Christmas dirt cups for a fun a dessert that the whole family will love! This Oreo dirt pudding is regular pudding mix which is layered with cookie crumbs for texture, and decorated for the holiday. Each chocolate dirt pudding is garnished a Christmas tree made from a waffle cone sitting on top….

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  • Reindeer Food Bags – Magic Reindeer Dust With Free Poem Printable Tags

    Reindeer Food Bags – Magic Reindeer Dust With Free Poem Printable Tags

    Use this tutorial to make magic reindeer food bags this year! They are a fun way to help guide Santa’s sleigh and his reindeer to your home on Christmas Eve. You only need a few supplies and a couple of minutes to make this quick and easy craft. This project is a fun way to…

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  • An illustration of a wooden background with multiple pumpkin pies, and slices of pumpkin pie arrange on it, with mini pumpkin and orange leaves between them for National Pumpkin Pie Day.

    National Pumpkin Pie Day – December 25 (Easy Recipe Included)

    There are so many types of pies to celebrate during the year, from classics like cherry pies to creative picks like coconut cream pies. Today is National Pumpkin Pie Day, which celebrates a crowd pleasing favorite! Even though pumpkin pies get a lot of recognition during the fall (especially during Thanksgiving and Halloween), National Pumpkin…

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  • A glass filled with a generous serving of homemade non alcoholic egg nog on a wooden coaster, garnished with a cinnamon stick and ginger bread cookie on the glass, surrounded by pine boughs, red Christmas ornaments, more gingerbread cookies, cinnamon sticks and star anise with a bokeh of lights in the background of the image.

    National Eggnog Day & Non Alcoholic Homemade Eggnog Recipe

    The month of December gives us so many holidays and national days to celebrate. December 24, in addition to being Christmas Eve, is also National Eggnog Day!  Eggnog, the namesake beverage of this December 24 national day, is a holiday drink made of milk, cream, sugar, spices and beaten eggs. Sometimes alcohol is added to the…

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  • Three free printable Christmas crosswords fanned out across a dark green background.

    Free Christmas Crossword Puzzle Printable (PDF & JPG)

    Looking for a fun Christmas activity the whole family can enjoy? Get this free Christmas crossword puzzle printable. There are two versions of this printable crossword puzzle. The easier version comes with a word bank, and a harder version doesn’t have one. There’s also an answer key included if you need to check your answers….

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  • Various postmarks from the North Pole, from letters that were mailed to Santa Claus address.

    Santa’s Address – Plus Information on How USPS Operation Santa Works

    The Christmas season is back, and that means it’s time to write your letter to Santa, but first you need Santa’s address! Plus, if you want your letters to be considered to to USPS Operation Santa, you’ll need to make sure you’re sending them to the right place. There’s something so magical about helping your…

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    Free Christmas Word Search Printable – With Answer Key Included

    Grab a mug of hot chocolate and snuggle up by the fire with a free Christmas word search printable this holiday season. It’s a fun indoor activity that is filled with Christmas magic. There are 21 words in this Christmas printable word puzzle that represent the holiday. Some are food-themed, others relate to decor, and…

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  • Three Hanukkah word search free printables fanned out on a dark blue background.

    Free Printable Hanukkah Word Search (PDF and JPG Formats)

    Want a fun Hanukkah activity the whole family can enjoy? Try solving this free Hanukkah word search printable. This holiday word search has 20 words in it. Some of them relate to the history of Hanukkah while others describe holiday food and traditions.  The words in this free printable Hanukkah word find are hidden vertically and horizontally,…

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