Unique Holidays in March

Let's Celebrate the Day

Most of our desk calendars only show the most recognized holidays and events; they do not include the unique holidays that could, or maybe should, be celebrated. For instance, almost everyday of the year is designated as a special day for some reason or another. There are designated days for foods, for drinks, for jobs, for fun, for wacky holidays, for you name it, and there is a special day for it.

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In my search to find the most complete yearly calendar that included not only well-recognized holidays, but also the bizarre and unique holidays, I went to the knower of all holidays Hallmark. On their The Ultimate Holiday Site[1], they have a complete listing of holidays for the year. In addition to a listing for each month, there is also a small description on how and/or why the day is special.

For the month of March, my desk calendar shows these events and holidays:

March 10, Daylight Saving Time Begins
March17, St. Patricks Day
March 20, First Day of Spring
March 24, Palm Sunday
March 26, Passover
March 29, Good Friday
March 31, Easter

Now, as Emeril would say, Bam! lets Kick it up a notch! and Feel the love, for these March holidays that are recognized, bizarre, and unique.

My celebration suggestions:

March 1 National Peanut Butter Lovers Day
Things that come to my mind are: Reeses
Peanut Butter Cups, a heaping spoon of peanut
butter, and of course, a peanut butter and jelly
sandwich.

National Pig Day
One word barbecue!

March 2 National Banana Cream Pie Day
The perfect ending to a delicious meal!

National Old Stuff Day
I have lots of old stuff in the back of my closet;
today is a good day to pack it up, and give it to
someone who could use it.

March 3 If Pets Had Thumbs Day
Take a break, and read the book, The Art of
Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein. Enzo, a dog
who knows the value of thumbs, tells this
captivating story.

National Anthem Day
Read and reflect on the words of your National
Anthem. This is a good family project.

National I Want You To Be Happy Day
Do something that will make someone happy
today!

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March 4 Hug A GI Day
If you cant hug a GI today, then at least walk
up to one and say, Thank You.

National Pound Cake Day
Make a pound cake for your family dinner,
and share a few slices with a neighbor.

March 5 National Cheese Doodle Day
My husband celebrates this day almost daily.

National Multiple Personality Day
Caution: So you will be your normal sweet self,
do not get up on the wrong side of the bed
today.

March 6 Dentist Day
Not where you want to spend today, that is,
unless, you have a toothache.

National Frozen Food Day
Serve some of those frozen vegetables that you
saved from your garden.

March 7 Alexander Graham Bell Day
Why not give someone a call?

National Cereal Day
Start your day off with a nutritious bowl of
cereal for breakfast.

March 8 National Be Nasty Day
This is the day to be overly nice to anyone you
encounter who is nasty.

March 9 National Crabmeat Day
Make some crab cakes or a crab casserole
yummy!

National Panic Day
Do your income taxes, today, so you wont
have this day on your calendar next month.

March 10 National Blueberry Popover Day
Dont have time to bake? Then visit your local
bakery for this treat.

March 11 Middle Name Pride Day
Expecting? Then use this day to think of a
name your child will be pleased to share and
know how to spell.

National Worship of Tools Day
Appreciate your tools by giving them a good
cleaning.

March 12 Girl Scouts Day
Honor these future leaders by purchasing some
of their delicious cookies.

National Alfred Hitchcock Day
Watch one or more of his famous films:
Notorious, North by Northwest, Rear Window,
Pyscho, or The Birds.

Plant a Flower Day
Depending on where you live, plant a flower
outside, or repot one of your houseplants.

March 13 Earmuff Day
If its a cold day, then wear a pair of earmuffs.

National Jewel Day
Watch the movie classic, Gentlemen Prefer
Blondes, and enjoy the musical hit from this
movie, Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend.

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March 14 Learn about Butterflies Day
Visit your local library, checkout a book about
butterflies, and learn about them. This is
another great family project.

National Pi Day
A day made for mathematicians the rest of
us have the day off!

National Potato Chip Day
Pile them on your plate, with a sandwich

March 15 National Everything You Think is Wrong Day
Grab your paper and pen, and start writing.
Write to whomever you think can make whats
wrong, right.

National Pears Helene Day
There are many recipes online for this famous
French dessert give one a try.

March 16 Freedom of Information Day
This is a right and privilege to be celebrated.

National Everything You Do Is Right Day
My husband said that I have been celebrating
this day everyday for years!

March 17 Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
I will be calling my daughter today. Why not
give yours a call, too!

St. Patricks Day
Spend time with your child/children, and
make a Watergate Salad for dinner.

March 18 Goddess of Fertility Day
If you want her to visit, I hope she will.

Supreme Sacrifice Day
Say a prayer for our brave military men and
women.

March 19 National Poultry Day
Cook up an old-fashioned comfort food,
Chicken and Dumplings.

March 20 Extraterrestrial Abductions Day
This is the day for those travelers who have
been everywhere and done everything.

National Ravioli Day
Make tonight a date night, and have dinner at
the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant.

March 21 National French Bread Day
Pick up a loaf for dinner.

Single Parents Day
Lend a hand to a single parent today to help
them out.

March 22 National Goof-off Day
If it's your day off from work, then have fun
celebrating, otherwise, put off your celebration
until you have a day off.

World Water Day
Make a contribution to one of the many
charities who help people get water.

March 23 National Chip and Dip Day
Whenever these are put out, it means a party is
about to happen.

National Organize Your Home Office Day
This day didnt come a day too soon at my
house!

National Puppy Day
Visit the SPCA and rescue a puppy, or one of
his elders.

March 24 National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
No chocolate covered raisins in the house, so I
will improvise; I will eat a raisin and some
chocolate chips at the same time. Ta-da!

March 25 International Waffle Day
Bring on the maple syrup, and lets eat.

March 26 National Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
I name the second Wednesday of every
month, Take Your Better Half Out to Eat
Day. (Everyone in favor can vote below in the
comment section.)

National Nougat Day
I will celebrate with a Snickers bar, and savor
the nougat center.

Spinach Festival Day
Fresh or cooked, either way, this is a marvelous
way to make any day special.

March 27 National Joe Day
Begin this special day with your favorite blend
of Joe.

National Spanish Paella Day
Do you have a recipe for a Spanish Paella? If
not, then look up one, and make it for dinner.
This is a great way to learn and sample
different foods.

Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day
Play my favorite, Kenny Chesneys, She Thinks
My Tractors Sexy

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March 28 National Black Forest Cake Day
Oh, bring it on!

National Something On A Stick Day
You could make Satay for dinner, settle for a
popsicle, or hold out for that first MLB game
on March 31, to get a corn dog.

March 29 National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
Make one of these oldies, but goodies, for the
occasion.

National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
Shop at a Mom and Pop Business today.

Smoke and Mirrors Day
Be alert today: WYSINAWYG (What you see
is not always what you get.)

March 30 National Doctors Day
Be thankful for the ones you have, eat an
apple, be healthy, and try to stay out of their office.

National I Am In Control Day
If I am indeed in control, then I say, Lets
book a cruise!

Take a Walk in the Park Day
This is a wonderful way to celebrate everyday!

March 31 Eiffel Tower Day
I wont visit there today; hopefully, this is in
my future.

National Bunsen Burner Day
Celebrate not burning down the lab day.

In Closing

However you spend your day, always remember this quote from an unknown author, What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it.

Do you plan to celebrate any of these holidays? If so, please share in the comment section below what you plan to do on these unique holidays in March.