Tuesday, April 01, 2025

01 April

NATIONAL TOM FOOLERY'S DAY   
 

April 1 is National Tom Foolery's Day on the National Day Calendar, and we are celebrating with harmless pranks, silly tricks, shenanigans, and, of course, tomfoolery. April 1 also happens to be the birthday of Tom Foolery, a character developed by Kalahari Resorts, home to America’s largest indoor water parks. This is no April Fool’s joke! We are dedicating an entire day to celebrating the spirit of adventure, play, and a little bit of trickery, in all of us.

Tom Foolery's Day

Tom Foolery is a real 14-year-old person, at least at Kalahari Resorts. Tom’s character was introduced through a series of comic books that tell the stories and adventures of the Foolery family as they travel across the universe. After the success of the comic books, the vision for Tom Foolery expanded. Kalahari’s entertainment team, world-class animators, and creatives collaborated to achieve one goal--bring the adventures of the Foolery family to life by creating Tom Foolery's Adventure Parks.

Kalahari Resorts was determined to bring the Tom Foolery stories and adventures to life at their anticipated Tom Foolery's Adventure Parks. In fact, they insisted each location represents the epic adventures the Foolery family had in the comic books. Today, you will find a Tom Foolery's Adventure Park within Kalahari Resort locations as a complete universe where the Foolery family lives, thrives, and shares adventures with guests.

The word “tomfoolery” is defined as “silly behavior.” National Tom Foolery's Day is a day that allows us to laugh, have fun, and enjoy the silliness in day-to-day moments.

A healthy sense of humor is good for the soul. Laughing is scientifically proven to relieve stress and improve mental health. On National Tom Foolery's Day, find your spirit of adventure and tap into your playfulness. Maybe even participate in a little bit of harmless trickery.

7 Benefits of Foolery

Humor entices others to share and interact with one another because laughing together creates lasting bonds. Any time we can make someone smile or laugh, we add to increasing happiness and well-being. In fact, joking around, laughing, and doing silly things is known to be beneficial to overall health. Seven benefits of tomfoolery include: 

  1. Increases heart health.
  2. Reduces physical pain.
  3. Improved sleep.
  4. Boosting immunity.
  5. Reduced stress.
  6. Improved memory.
  7. Bringing people together.

Tom Foolery's Day of Celebration

Today is about having fun together, playing harmless pranks, finding adventure, and maybe moving a little outside your comfort zone. Here are a few ideas on how you can celebrate National Tom Foolery's Day:

  1. Plan a family vacation to visit Kalahari Resorts and Conventions so you and your family can experience the full Tom Foolery adventure. 
  2. Gather your family and friends and celebrate National Tom Foolery's Day by creating silly memories.

National Tom Foolery's Day History

National Day Calendar® and Kalahari Resorts and Conventions formed a collaboration in 2024 to create National Tom Foolery's Day. Each year on April 1, we celebrate the spirit of adventure, play, and a little bit of trickery, in all of us.

Kalahari Resorts massive Tom Foolery’s Adventure Parks are indoor family entertainment centers that feature thrilling rides, escape rooms, virtual reality experiences, ropes courses, bowling, 7D Motion Theaters, and dozens of arcade games.

Founder

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, home to America’s Largest Indoor Water parks, is a full-service vacation destination with resorts nationwide offering family entertainment and meeting and convention facilities. Kalahari’s massive Tom Foolery's Adventure Parks are indoor family entertainment centers that feature thrilling rides, escape rooms, virtual reality experiences, ropes courses, bowling, 7D Motion Theaters, and dozens of arcade games. 

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SAAM Day of Action

One Cent Day

Sourdough Bread Day

Take Down Tobacco Day of Action

Library Workers Day

 

Today Thought

Any fool can criticize, complain, and condemn - and most fools do.  But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving. ~ Dale Carnegie

 



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Monday, March 31, 2025

31 March

NATIONAL CRAYON DAY  
 

Each year, on March 31st children and adults alike, pick up their favorite colors for National Crayon Day. Opening up a box of crayons opens up a world of imagination and hours of fun. 

National Crayon Day

Wax and chalk-based crayons have been used by artists around the world for centuries. Edwin Binney created the brightly colored crayons we are familiar with today.  He was part owner of Binney & Smith, a company that produced products such as paint, pigments, and slate pencils for schools.

In 1903, Binney & Smith created the Crayola Division and produced colored wax crayons for children for the first time. Then in 1904, they presented their An-Du-Septic chalk at the Colombian Exposition in St. Louis winning a gold medal. The chalk was designed to be dustless at many teachers' requests and was an immediate success.

How to Observe National Crayon Day

  • Get out your crayons and color away! We've provided three color pages for all age levels for you to download and print. We would love to see your final creations!
  • Post them to our Facebook, Instagram or Twitter pages, and we'll definitely respond. 
  • Celebrate Every Day (Easy)
  • National Crayon Day (Medium)
  • Yin and Yang (Hard)
  • Gather your crayons and create some original art.
  • Show off your crayon collections!
  • Share your favorite colors.

NATIONAL CRAYON DAY HISTORY

National Day Calendar continues to research the founder of this colorful and fun holiday. 

Crayon FAQ

Q. Are crayons only used for coloring?
A. No. In fact, crayons (especially broken and short crayons) can be used in a variety of art projects. They are melted, glued, molded, and shredded for all sorts of artwork.

Q. Where is the world's largest crayon?
A. According to Guinness World Records, Ashrita Furman of Jamaica, New York created the world's largest crayon in October of 2017. The crayon measured 17 feet 1.1 inches (5.21 meters) long and was 1 foot 5.7 inches (.45 meters) in diameter. Furman created the crayon in honor of Sri Chinmoy's 86th birthday. What color was the crayon? Blue!

 

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Bunsen Burner Day

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Tater Day

 

Today's Thought

Thee are two ways to be happy: change the situation or change your mindset towards it.

 



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Sunday, March 30, 2025

30 March

NATIONAL PENCIL DAY  

Each year, March 30th National Pencil Day honors the writing utensil that has done more than just teach millions the alphabet and draw straight lines. It's also helped win wars and enabled amazing art.

National Pencil Day

Hymen Lipman received the first patent for attaching an eraser to the end of a pencil on this day in 1858. Before that time, pencils and erasers existed separately. Lipman combined the two making two tools much more convenient to use. The intuitive businessman also manufactured envelopes for his stationery shop and was the first to add adhesive to the flap of envelopes.

World War II Pencils

During World War II, Cumberland Pencil Company out of Kenswick, England produced pencils that were designed to function. However, the pencils were hollow with graphite on either end. Between the graphite, the makers had stowed maps to aid captured military personnel in their escape to freedom. Charles Fraser Smith designed them in 1942 and at night, when the factory closed, workers would assemble them under secrecy. The miniature maps detailed escape routes from prisoner of war camps and also included a miniature compass. Throughout the war, these small tools were issued to members of the Royal Airforce and sent to POW camps.

Pencil Art

Pencils have always been a necessary tool for creative people. Artists often pick up a pencil to scratch out a rough outline of an idea. However, those who live for the pencil know the feel for graphite. The black and white medium brings out beautiful works of art that achieve phenomenal depth. It's also one of the first art classes many of us take. However, the carpenter requires a pencil for marking a piece, too. Whether working on a carving or building a piece of furniture, the masterpiece will require a pencil. And then, the overachievers of the world see the pencil as art. They get right to point and place the art on the very tip of the pencil's tip. Miniature art carvings fascinate and amaze us. 

Pencil Facts

In the United States, most pencils are painted yellow. It is believed this tradition began in 1890 when the L & C Hardtmuth Company of Austria-Hungary introduced their Koh-I-Noor brand, named after the famous diamond. They intended the pencil to be the world’s best and most expensive pencil. However, other companies began to copy the yellow color so that their pencils would be associated with the high-quality brand.

Notable pencil users (Wikipedia)

  • Thomas Edison had pencils specially made by Eagle Pencil. His pencils were three inches long, thicker than standard pencils, and had softer graphite than typically available.
  • Vladimir Nabokov rewrote everything he ever published, usually several times, by pencil.
  • John Steinbeck was an obsessive pencil user and is said to have used as many as 60 a day. His novel East of Eden took more than 300 pencils to write.
  • Vincent van Gogh used only Faber pencils as they were “superior to Carpenters pencils, a capital black and most agreeable.”
  • Johnny Carson regularly played with pencils at his Tonight Show desk. These pencils were specially made with erasers at both ends to avoid on-set accidents.
  • Roald Dahl used only pencils with yellow casings to write his books. He began each day with six sharpened pencils and only when all six became unusable did he resharpen them.

How to Observe National Pencil Day

  • Pick up some new pencils.
  • Give some pencils to a writer, student, or someone who prefers pencils over pens.
  • Write something with a pencil. Then erase it and write something else.

National Pencil Day History

National Pencil Day commemorates the day Hymen Lipman received his patent for a pencil with an eraser attached. The day has been observed since the 1970s but who first launched the celebration, we've not been able to identify. 

Pencil FAQ

Q. Are pencils only made in yellow?
A. Pencil makers offer pencils in a variety of colors - including the color of the graphite!

Q. Who made the world's largest pencil?
A. In 2017, BIC (maker of disposable consumer products including pens and pencils) created the world's longest pencil. The pencil measured 3582 feet, 7.73 inches (1091.99 meters) and was made from recycled polystyrene with a graphite center.

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Doctors Day
 
I Am in Control Day
 
Take a Walk in the Park Day
 
Turkey Neck Soup Day
 
Virtual Vacation Day 

Today's Thought

The only way to get rid of the fear of doing something is to go out and ...Do it. ~ Susan Jeffers

 



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Saturday, March 29, 2025

29 March

NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY  
 

National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29 honors the men and women who served and sacrificed during the longest conflict in United States history.

Vietnam War Veterans Day

On March 29, 1973, combat and combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam. Generations later, Veterans of this time period are gaining the respect that was not so freely given upon their return. Involving five U.S. presidents, crossing nearly two decades and 500,000 U.S.military personnel, it left an indelible mark on the American psyche.

Returning veterans did not always receive respectful welcomes upon their arrival on American soil. Over 58,000 killed, never to return. The observance recognizes the military service of these men and women who answered the call to serve their country when she needed them. They didn't make the decision to go to war.

Throughout National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we recognize the service and duty rendered by all servicemen and women of this era.

How to Observe Vietnam War Veterans Day

  • Organizations across the country host events honoring National Vietnam War Veterans Day. These events include memorials, speeches, and luncheons honoring Vietnam veterans and their families.
  • Invite a veteran you know to join you or help organize an event. 
  • Thank a Vietnam Veteran.
  • Buy them a drink or lunch.
  • Visit a local memorial. Volunteer to help organize events. 
  • Support a veteran's organization in your community. Volunteer and offer your skills.
  • Watch a Vietnam War documentary. Some films we found are The Vietnam War: A Film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick or Last Days in Vietnam directed by Rory Kennedy or Vietnam Nurses by Timeline.
  • Read about the Vietnam War. We recommend: Vietnam - A History by Stanley Karnow or They Marched into Sunlight: War and Peace, Vietnam and America, October 1967 by David Maraniss or The Quiet American by Graham Green and Robert Stone.

National Vietnam War Veterans Day History

U.S. Sens. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., and Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., introduced legislation in 2017 to honor Vietnam Veterans with a day. They chose the anniversary of the withdrawal of military units from South Vietnam. President Donald Trump signed the National Vietnam War Veterans Day Act on March 28, 2017, calling for U.S. flags to be flown on March 29 for those who served.

Vietnam War Veterans FAQ

Q. Does every U.S. state have a Vietnam Veterans' memorial?
A. No. Currently, 13 states have war memorials specific to Vietnam veterans. However, war memorials in every state honor all veterans regardless of when they served.

Q. How many Medals of Honor were awarded to Vietnam Veterans?
A. The U.S. Congress named 240 Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War.

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Lemon Chiffon Cake Day

Mom 7 Pop Business Owners Day

Nevada Day

Day of Silence

Pita Day

 Today's Thought

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. ~ Wayne Gretzky

 



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Friday, March 28, 2025

28 March

NATIONAL SOMETHING ON A STICK DAY 
 

Observed each year on March 28th, National Something on a Stick Day is a food holiday that lets you use your creative talents. Once you get started, the possibilities are endless. Foods that come on a stick are fun and easy to eat.

Something On A Stick Day

There isn't much that can't be put on a stick when talking about food. Soup might be that one exception, though if it were flavorful frozen, we might make an exception.

From cool summer treats like the Popsicle to frozen food staples like the corn dog, food on a stick is one of the world's great inventions. Fresh fruit kabobs and skewers of grilled veggies and meat are both summer favorites.

Street fairs and food trucks have created a variety of recipes made to go on a stick that takes us from breakfast to after-party hunger with flavor combinations that sometimes make us wonder why we haven't tried that before!  Whether it is fresh and healthy or breaded and deep-fried, menu choices are broad and plentiful for National Something on a Stick Day.

How to Observe Something On A Stick Day

  • Get inventive and create your own combination. How about grilled pear on a stick? Or perhaps meat and cheese squares or brownie and marshmallows bites? Have a creative breakfast, lunch or dinner and have fun with the day!!
  • Master eating with chopsticks.
  • Serve each meal on a stick. French toast for breakfast? Serve it cut up on toothpicks. Salad for lunch? Slide all the fixings on a skewer. The same goes for supper. Be creative and involve the whole family in the planning. Just don't serve soup.
  • Challenge the family to create or name as many foods on a stick as possible. 
  • Have you ever put family photos on a stick or created something similar to a Flat Stanley?
  • Take a group photo using a selfie stick. That's right, put your phone on a stick. 
  • Create a photo booth. Use fun props, many of which are on a stick.

National Something On A Stick Day History

Our research was unable to find the origin and the creator of National Something On A Stick Day.

Something on a Stick FAQ

Q. Who can celebrate this day?
A. Anyone can celebrate National Something on a Stick Day. All you need is a skewer or chopsticks and your favorite foods. Some foods already come on a stick! Corn dogs and popsicles come to mind.

Q. Does this day require cooking?
A. No. Or at least it doesn't have to. Make fruit kabobs or have an ice cream bar. Slice up some pb&j sandwiches and put them on a skewer.

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Black Forest Cake Day

Triglycerides Day

Weed Appreciation Day 


Today's Thought

Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.  ~ William Arthur Ward

 



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Thursday, March 27, 2025

27 March

NATIONAL JOE DAY  

National Joe Day on March 27th encourages everyone to enjoy a cup of joe with all your friends named Joe, Jo, Joey, Joseph, and Josephine. While you're at it, don't forget Joette, Jody, Johanna, Jodie, or any other variant of the name Joe. If you didn't know it, you could create quite a few nicknames from this one name. 

National Joe Day

According to the Social Security Administration, Joseph ranked No. 6 from 1893 to 1899 behind John, William, James, George, and Charles. In 1910, it moved to No. 5. From 1911 to 2005, it ranked No. 12 or lower. Famous Joes, Jos, and Jo Anns, populate the world. They fill many roles, too. So their name does not define them. Just check out the variety of hats they wear!

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

26 March

NATIONAL LITTLE RED WAGON DAY 

On the last Wednesday in March, National Little Red Wagon Day celebrates the memories in the making and the ones already made. One iconic toy wields the power of imagination for adults and children alike as it brings us together to explore, laugh and play. 

Little Red Wagon Day

For nearly 100 years, Radio Flyer has been bringing smiles to kids of all ages and creating warm memories that last a lifetime. As a brand, Radio Flyer has always supported unstructured outdoor play and its positive impact on children. With their 100th anniversary on the horizon, Radio Flyer would like to establish a day that celebrates kids’ imaginations and the vehicles that help them explore it - their wagons.

This iconic toy is one of the most enduring toys of all time. For generations, children have led little red wagons down Independence Day parade routes, carried out infinite imaginary missions and voyages of childhood fantasy. It is not unusual for a little red wagon to be handed down from one generation to the next, treasured like a family heirloom. The adventures are enjoyed by all, regardless of age.

How to Observe Little Red Wagon Day

As the weather gets warmer and spring officially begins, use the day to encourage kids to get outside, get active and go wherever their imaginations take them.

National Little Red Wagon Day History

Radio Flyer founded National Little Red Wagon Day in honor of its 100th anniversary. The Registrar of National Day Calendar® declared the day in 2016.

Little Red Wagon FAQ

Q. Who can celebrate this day?
A. Anyone with a little red wagon or with stories to tell about one can celebrate National Little Red Wagon Day.

Q. Is this a holiday for children?
A. Yes. This holiday is perfect for children. Load up the little red wagon and head to the park.

 

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Epilepsy Awareness Day ~ Purple Day

Nougat Day

Spinach Day

Manatee Appreciation Day

 

Today's Thought

Everything you want is on the other side of fear.

 



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