Calendar Days—March's Crazy Holidays & Special Occasions—Idea Starters for Writers

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

Last month I did a post listing all the crazy special days in the month of February. 
Many of you contacted me and requested I bring it back as a regular part of this blog. I thought it would be a fun addition, so I'm adding it back into the regular schedule. 
Using the calendar for blog post or even article ideas is a great way to jumpstart your creativity. It's also a fun writing prompt idea. 
March 5th is designated as Multiple Personality Day AND Unique Names Day (just think about it for minute).March 8th is Proofreading day—every writer should celebrate that!March 20th is International Earth Day and also Extraterrestrial Abductions Day.The Month of March is designated as:
National Cheerleading Safety MonthIrish American MonthMusic in Our Schools MonthNational Craft MonthNational Frozen Food MonthNational Irish American Heritage Month- designated by Congress in 1995.National Nutrition MonthNational Peanut MonthNational Women's History MonthRed Cross MonthSocial Workers Month The 2nd week of March is: 
National Bubble WeekCrochet WeekDAILY DESIGNATIONS:  March first is National Pig Day.1. Employee Appreciation Day first Friday in March1. National Pig Day1. National Salesperson Day - first Friday in the month1. Peanut Butter Lovers' Day
2. Old Stuff Day2. Dr. Seuss Day (It’s his birthday)
3. I Want You to be Happy Day3. If Pets Had Thumbs Day3. National Anthem Day3. Peach Blossom Day3. Namesake Day
4. Holy Experiment Day4. Hug a GI Day4. Fun Facts about Names Day4. Purim begins
5. Multiple Personality Day5. Unique Names Day
March 6 is Dentist's Day6. Dentist's Day6. National Frozen Food Day
7. National Crown Roast of Pork Day7. National Cereal Day
8. Be Nasty Day8. International (Working) Women's Day8. Proofreading Day
9. National Agriculture Day9. Panic Day9. Barbie Day
10. Middle Name Pride Day10. Day of Awesomeness
11. Johnny Appleseed Day11. Plumbing Day11. Worship of Tools Day
12. Girl Scouts Day12. Plant a Flower Day12. Organize Your Office Day
13. Ear Muff Day13. Jewel Day13. No Smoking Day
March 14th is Learn about Butterflies Day.14. Learn about Butterflies Day14. National Potato Chip Day14. National Pi Day (Because today is 3.14, the value of Pi.)14. Popcorn Lover's Day second Thursday
15. Everything You Think is Wrong Day15. Ides of March15. Incredible Kid Day15. Dumbstruck Day15. True Confessions Day
16. Everything You Do is Right Day16. Freedom of Information Day16. National Quilting Day16. Lips Appreciation Day
17. Submarine Day17. Saint Patrick's Day
18. Supreme Sacrifice Day18. Biodiesel Day18. National Awkward Moments Day
19. Poultry Day19. Chocolate Caramel Day
March 20th is International Earth Day.20. International Earth Day20. Extraterrestrial Abductions Day20. Proposal Day20. Corn Dog Day20. Spring (Vernal) Equinox
21. Fragrance Day21. Common Courtesy Day
22. National Goof Off Day22. As Young As You Feel Day
23. National Chip and Dip Day23. Near Miss Day23. Purim (begins at sundown)
24. National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
25. Pecan Day25. Waffle Day
26. Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
27. National "Joe" Day27. Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day
28. Something on a Stick Day28. Week Appreciation Day
29. Palm Sunday (varies from year to year)29. National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day29. Smoke and Mirrors Day29. Niagara Falls Runs Dry Day
30. National Doctor's Day30. I am in Control Day30. Take a Walk in the Park Day
31. Bunsen Burner Day31. Easter Sunday (varies from year to year)
31. National Clam on the Half Shell Day

Now it's your turn, which holidays intrigue you, get your idea motor revving, and/or tickle your funny bone? Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section below.

Don't forget to join the conversation!
Blessings,
Edie

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