Discover art projects that celebrate holidays from different cultures around the globe.
World Population Day, which seeks to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues, was established by the then-Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989, an outgrowth of the interest generated by the Day of Five Billion, which was observed on 11 July 1987. World …
National Blueberry Day is celebrated on July 8th every year! Fun fact: Blueberries help in reducing muscle damage after strenuous exercise Fun fact: They are the best source of antioxidant food intake Celebrate this day by baking a delicious blueberry pie to share with your friends and family! Click here …
Make your own Strawberry Sundae by following the recipe below and color in the handout! Prep time: 5 minutesServings: 2 Ingredients:1 box of washed strawberries2 tablespoons of sugar4 scoops of vanilla ice creamwhipped creamCookies/ waffles Instructions: In a cup/bowl, sprinkle sugar over the strawberries. Place two scoops of vanilla ice …
Download the handout below to celebrate National Fried Chicken Day on July 6th! Fried chicken is a traditional American dish that originated in the south during the 1800’s. American slaves combined Scottish and West African techniques for preparing chicken to create a meal that is still popular today! Click here …
Celebrate National Workaholics Day on July 5th by creating a to-do list for yourself! Work can often get overwhelming and it’s easy to forget to take time for yourself. For each item on your to-do list, set a reward for when you complete it! Click here to download the PDF …
Celebrate Independence Day on July 4th by drawing and decorating your own firecracker! Similar to fireworks, firecrackers are popular activities on the 4th of July and date back to 200 BC China. The first version of a firecracker was made from a type of bamboo that would explode when heated …
Celebrate National Cherry Spitting Day on the first Saturday of July with this free handout! Follow the instructions to make a fun summer fruit salad featuring cherries. Then, color the fruit and set aside your cherry pits to have a cherry pit spitting contest! Click here to download the PDF …
World UFO Day is a day dedicated to the existence of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO). It aims to raise awareness about the “existence of UFOs and with that intelligent being from outer space,” encouraging people to “think about the possibility of us not being alone in the Universe”. If you …
