National Boy Scout Day – February 8th When is National Boy Scout Day? National Boy Scout Day is celebrated every year on the 8th day of February. The Boy Scouts of America was created to have boys everywhere join together to do good deeds, learn survival skills and develop moral foundations.Read More →
National Bagel Day – February 9th National Bagel Day celebrates the bagel. The origin of the bagel dates back to the 1600’s in Poland, where it was said to have been given as a gift to women who gave birth. The bagel soon became a staple of the Polish dietRead More →
National Pizza Day National Pizza Day is a day that celebrates one of America’s favorite foods, besides hotdogs of course, a flat, usually, round baked dough covered with sauce, cheese and sometimes meatballs, sausage, mushrooms or anchovies. This is a holiday where people can enjoy one of the most popularRead More →
National Cream Cheese Brownie Day – February 10th National Cream Cheese Brownie day is all about the brownie with cream cheese in the brownie or on top of the brownie. When is National Cream Cheese Brownie Day? National Cream Cheese Brownie Day is celebrated every year on the 10th dayRead More →
February 11th – National Peppermint Patty Day National Peppermint Patty Day first came about in the 1800’s. A peppermint patty is mint covered with chocolate, usually dark chocolate. The chocolate candy became popular in 1940 when it was made by the York Company, who created the official name, York Peppermint Patty.Read More →
National Inventors’ Day National Inventor’s Day is a day set aside to remember great inventors. February 11th is Thomas Edison’s birthday, so it is only fitting we celebrate National Inventor’s Day. Not only do we celebrate the inventors, but the spirit of innovation that inspires their creations. When is National Inventors’Read More →
National Make a Friend Day National Make a Friend Day is a day created to make a friend. This is the day you should put yourself out there and try to meet someone new and make a new friend. Making friends is easier when you are in school where there isRead More →
Mardi Gras – February 13th When is Mardi Gras? The fun holiday is on a different day every year, but always a Tuesday. While Mardi Gras and Carnival are the same celebrations, Mardi Gras is also referred to as Fat Tuesday. Why Fat Tuesday? The holiday is celebrated on the Tuesday beforeRead More →
February 14th – Valentine’s Day February 14th is Valentine’s Day. A day of expressing how much we care and love those closest to us. Many people exchange cards, stuffed animals, candy and even jewelry. The most common symbol of this special day is a red or pink heart and ofRead More →
Singles Awareness Day Singles Awareness Day is considered a humorous holiday that provides single people with an alternative to Valentine’s Day festivities. Some people consider Singles Awareness Day (sometimes shortened to S.A.D.) as the anti-Valentine’s Day and celebrate it on Feb. 14th, but others recognize Feb.15 as the official holiday.Read More →