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Odd Holidays of March

By Helen Sternberg ’20

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March 3: If Pets Had Thumbs Day

Perhaps a weird concept, but definitely a possibility worth celebrating. Even though this holiday’s origin is unknown, that fact doesn’t seem relevant compared to the entertainment value of imagining your dog with the ability to pick up toys with his paws.

March 8: International Women’s Day

Held in honor of all of the hardworking women in the world and the achievements they have made, International Women’s Day is also known as the United Nations (UN) Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace.

March 9: National Panic Day

Started by the famous poet Rudyard Kipling with his line ‘If you can keep your head, while all around are losing theirs… you’ve probably forgotten it’s Panic Day,’ this day is now held on March 9 and is a day dedicated to allowing yourself to panic over every little thing that goes wrong in your life. Hopefully you don’t have any exams that day.

March 14: Pi Day

Celebrated on March 14 (3.14) every year, Pi Day is observed in honor of everyone’s favorite irrational number. You can celebrate by doing some extra math problems or just by eating a piece of pie—it’s really up to you.

March 26: Make up your own Holiday Day

In case there isn’t already a holiday for your favorite thing in the world, this day is dedicated to honoring that love. You can celebrate whatever you’d like, but keep in mind that some of the best things in life already have days dedicated to them (Puppy Day is March 23 and National Alien Abductions Day is March 20).

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