Leap Day
A Leap Day, February 29, is added to the calendar during leap years. This extra day makes the year 366 days long.
Las Fallas
Las Fallas is a traditional festival celebrated in Valencia, Spain, known for its elaborate and artistic sculptures called "fallas" that are displayed throughout the city. The festival culminates in the burning of these sculptures in a spectacular bonfire, accompanied by fireworks and lively street celebrations, typically held in mid-March.
Martisor
Martisor is a traditional Romanian and Bulgarian celebration that takes place on March 1st. It involves the exchange of small decorative tokens, also called "martisoare," usually red and white intertwined threads adorned with charms or small trinkets. The custom symbolizes the arrival of spring and is believed to bring good luck and health to those…
Iditarod
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is an annual long-distance sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome, taking 9-15 days or more.
Hina Matsuri
Hina Matsuri is a Japanese celebration also called Doll's Day, Doll Festival, Festival of Dolls, or Girls' Festival. People pray for the health and happiness of girls. Click HERE for more information and related resources.
World Wildlife Day
World Wildlife Day was proposed by Thailand to celebrate and raise awareness of the world's wild fauna (animals) and flora (plants).
International Women’s Day
International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8th. The focal point for this day is to empower women around the world. In some countries, it is a day of protest; in others, it is a day to celebrate womanhood.
Harriet Tubman Day
Harriet Tubman Day is an American holiday in honor of the anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman, observed on March 10 every year.
Mothering Sunday
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Mothering Sunday (also known as Mothering Day) is a day for honoring mothers. It takes place exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday.
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. During Ramadan, believers abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset, breaking their fast with a meal called iftar each evening. Information & Resources