National Pi Day is observed annually on March 14th.
The 3rd month and the 14th day of the year is a consistent day to celebrate the mathematical constant π. Also known as pi, the first three and most recognized digits are 3.14. National Pi Day is celebrated by pi enthusiasts and pie lovers a like!
HOW TO OBSERVE
Our research has found that there are different ways that people celebrate National Pi Day. Some of the celebrations include:
- Eating a slice of pie
- Pie eating contests
- Discussing the significance of the number π
- More recently watching “Life of Pi”
HISTORY
The earliest known official, or large-scale celebration of Pi Day was organized by Larry Shaw in 1988 at the San Francisco Exploratorium. The Exploratorium continues to hold Pi Day celebrations.
On March 12, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a non-binding resolution (HRES 224) recognizing March 14, 2009, as National Pi Day.
NATIONAL POTATO CHIP DAY
America’s #1 snack food is recognized each year on March 14th. On National Potato Chip Day, this snack will be enjoyed by millions of people across the country.
On August 24, 1853 an unhappy restaurant customer, complaining that his potatoes were too thick and soggy, kept sending them back. Chef George Crum decided to slice the potatoes as thin as possible, frying them until crisp and added extra salt. To the chef’s surprise, the customer loved them and they soon became a regular item on the restaurant’s menu under the name of “Saratoga Chips”.
For more information, visit the National Day Calendar page for National Potato Chip Day.
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S CRAFT DAY
National Children’s Craft Day is observed annually on March 14th. This day is an attempt to bring awareness of crafting to children. By opening children’s eyes to the world of crafts their imagination is sparked and from there, the possibilities are endless. National Children’s Craft Day is part of National Craft Month.Crafting can give children a sense of accomplishment as well as help build their self esteem. As with adults, in children crafting is also a stress reducer.
For more information, visit the National Day Calendar page for National Children’s Craft Day.
NATIONAL NAPPING DAY
National Napping Day is observed annually the day following the return of daylight saving time. National Napping Day provides everyone with the opportunity to have a nap and catch up on the hour of sleep they lost due to the spring forward time change.Mid-afternoon naps are an integral part of most cultures, and scientifically proven to be good for you.A needed nap can make you feel better and also improve your mood. After having the extra amount of sleep, a person will notice that they will be more productive and energetic.
For more information, visit the National Day Calendar page for National Napping Day.
NATIONAL LEARN ABOUT BUTTERFLIES DAY
Observed annually, March 14th is National Learn About Butterflies Day. Spring and summer are just right around the corner so it is a good time to take a few minutes and learn something new about butterflies and appreciate their beauty.Butterflies need our help to survive as they rely on flowers and other natural sources for survival. We can help them by planting more flowers.
- There are more than 20,000 types of butterflies worldwide
- Their wing spans can range from 1/2 inch to 11 inches.
- Butterflies in their adult stage can live from a week to nearly a year, depending on the species.
- Many butterflies migrate over long distances. Particularly famous migrations are those of the Monarch butterfly from Mexico to northern USA and southern Canada, a distance of about 2500 to 3000 miles.
Read up on butterflies or find a good sunny spot to watch some. Use #LearnAboutButterfliesDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Our research was unable to find the origin or the creator of National Learn About Butterflies Day.
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