The older my son gets, the more fun the holidays are now that he can participate and get involved. Blogging about crafts and activities for holidays requires being a few weeks ahead so I’ve been keeping a list to make planning easier. I thought I’d share my brainstorming — if you know of any other holidays that you celebrate or create crafts for, I’d love to hear them so I can add them!
If you’re looking for more resources, there is a fun round-up of monthly themed activities at Living Montessori Now & more holiday ideas at Family Fun Crafts.
January
- New Year’s Day
- National Book Month
- Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day (23rd)
- Winnie the Pooh Day (18th) (Thanks to Helen at Peakle Pie for this tip!)
- Popcorn Day (19th) (Thanks to Kori at Kori At Home for this tip!)
February
- Valentine’s Day
- Mardi Gras
- Black History Month
March
- St. Patrick’s Day
- Pi Day
- Women’s History Month
- Dr Seuss’s Birthday (2nd)
- First Day of Spring
- International Women’s Day (8th)
April
- April Fool’s Day
- Earth Day
- Easter
- National Garden Month
- National library Week
May
- Cinco De Mayo
- Mother’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Star Wars Day! (May 4th)
June
- Father’s Day
- First Day of Summer
- National Donut Day
July
- Fourth of July
- Eid
- World Embroidery Day (30th)
August
- Shark Week
- Back to School
- National Watermelon Day
September
- Labor Day
- Grandparent’s Day
- Talk Like a Pirate Day
- National Sewing Month
- First day of Fall
September 15-October 15 -Hispanic Heritage Month
October
- Halloween
- Columbus Day (I should note I don’t endorse Columbus Day! I hope more cities switch to Indigenous People Day)
- International Sloth Day (17th) (Thanks to Helen at Peakle Pie for this tip!)
November
- Thanksgiving
- Veteran’s Day
December
- Christmas
- Hanukkah
- Kwanzaa
- First Day of Winter
Laura Hyder
Friday 5th of September 2014
What a great idea! Would you plan a craft for Columbus day? (October, I believe)
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
Wednesday 10th of September 2014
I wouldn't but I am sure I've seen some! Added, thanks!!