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March 1 & 2, 2024
Mar. 2nd, 2024 11:33 amMarch
1. The Welsh Saint David died in 589 and was canonised in the 12th century. Ever since then, he has been celebrated in Wales and by people of Welsh descent. Have you ever eaten Welsh cakes?
No, in fact if I was not a fan of a particular professional cyclist, I would have never heard of them until now.
2. Dr Seuss was born today in 1904 - do you have a favourite book of his?
No, not really. They were not my favorite books as a child.
3. Have you ever had a hearing test?
4. British Pie Week starts today, so there are lots of opportunities to make a pie! What would be your favourite (there are lots of ideas here)?
5. Rex Harrison was born on this day in 1908, have you ever seen his version of Dr Doolittle (1967), what about Eddie Murphy's (1998) or Robert Downey Jnr's (2020) version?
6. It's National Dentist Day - do you make sure you have regular check-ups with your dentist? When did you last visit the dentist?
7. In the UK it's World Book Day and children often dress as their favourite characters from books today and wear the costumes to school. Who would you dress as for World Book Day?
8. International Women's Day - a day to reflect on and celebrate the social, political, economic, and cultural accomplishments of women everywhere. This year the theme is Inspire Inclusion - how do you think you could contribute this year?
9. Do you like meatballs - what is your favourite dish with meatballs? If you've made them, care to share your recipe?
10, Hector Guimard, French Art Nouveau architect and designer was born in 1867. Do you prefer Art Nouveau or Art Deco style?
11. National Napping Day - do you like to nap? Can you Power Nap?
12. Al Jarreau, the American singer, was born on this day in 1940. Known for singing the theme to Moonlighting - did you enjoy the will they/won't they of Maddie and David?
13. In 1998, Thailand declared the 13th National Elephant Day - a day dedicated to the conservation of its elephants. Do you own anything made of elephant ivory? Would you feel uncomfortable owning an ivory item?
14. It's National Pi Day! Will you eat a pie to celebrate Pi? Have you ever entered a pie-eating contest?
15. In the UK it's Comic Relief Red Nose Day - a day to raise money for charity. Red noses are available to buy in various places - have you ever worn a red nose?
16. In 1822 Rosa Bonheur - artist was born. She specialised in painting animals some of which you can see here. Have you ever tried to draw an animal?
17. St Patrick's Day - are there big celebrations of the Patron Saint of Ireland where you live? Do you take part?
18. Global Recycling Day - is it easy to recycle items like plastic, metal, glass and paper where you live?
19. International Read to Me Day - did you have family members read to you when you were small? Have you ever had to read aloud to a large number of people?
20. National Ravioli Day - do you enjoy Ravioli? What's your favourite flavour combination?
21. National French Bread Day - the BBC Maestro website identifies 10 types of French bread - which one is your favourite?
22. World Water Day - a day to remember that not everyone has access to clean, safe water. Has the water to your home ever been cut off?
23. National Chia Day - Chia seeds have many health-boosting properties including helping to lower blood pressure, to balance blood sugar levels and are packed with fibre. Have you ever eaten Chia seeds?
24. In 1874 Harry Houdini the famous magician and escapologist was born - have you ever watched an escapologist show at a theatre or on TV?
25. In Sweden it's Waffle Day - are you a fan of waffles and do you own a waffle maker? Have you a favourite recipe?
26. In 1881 Guccio Gucci, the Italian founder of the Gucci fashion house was born on this day. Do you own any designer items (or is there something you'd love to have from a fashion house if money were no object?)
27. World Theatre Day - have you ever seen a live play at a theatre? What would be your favourite play to see on stage?
28. It's National Weed Appreciation Day - allowing a small portion of land (either in a garden, yard or in agricultural land), is being encouraged to help the insects to thrive. Do you take part in this, or are there areas where you live that have been allowed to be 'wild'?
29. Pita bread is celebrated today - what is your favourite dish to serve with pita bread?
30. Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The event is held annually, encouraging individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights, for one hour from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., usually on the last Saturday of March. Will you be joining in?
31. World Backup Day - have you ever forgotten to back something up and lost it all? Do you back up your data regularly?
1. The Welsh Saint David died in 589 and was canonised in the 12th century. Ever since then, he has been celebrated in Wales and by people of Welsh descent. Have you ever eaten Welsh cakes?
No, in fact if I was not a fan of a particular professional cyclist, I would have never heard of them until now.
2. Dr Seuss was born today in 1904 - do you have a favourite book of his?
No, not really. They were not my favorite books as a child.
3. Have you ever had a hearing test?
4. British Pie Week starts today, so there are lots of opportunities to make a pie! What would be your favourite (there are lots of ideas here)?
5. Rex Harrison was born on this day in 1908, have you ever seen his version of Dr Doolittle (1967), what about Eddie Murphy's (1998) or Robert Downey Jnr's (2020) version?
6. It's National Dentist Day - do you make sure you have regular check-ups with your dentist? When did you last visit the dentist?
7. In the UK it's World Book Day and children often dress as their favourite characters from books today and wear the costumes to school. Who would you dress as for World Book Day?
8. International Women's Day - a day to reflect on and celebrate the social, political, economic, and cultural accomplishments of women everywhere. This year the theme is Inspire Inclusion - how do you think you could contribute this year?
9. Do you like meatballs - what is your favourite dish with meatballs? If you've made them, care to share your recipe?
10, Hector Guimard, French Art Nouveau architect and designer was born in 1867. Do you prefer Art Nouveau or Art Deco style?
11. National Napping Day - do you like to nap? Can you Power Nap?
12. Al Jarreau, the American singer, was born on this day in 1940. Known for singing the theme to Moonlighting - did you enjoy the will they/won't they of Maddie and David?
13. In 1998, Thailand declared the 13th National Elephant Day - a day dedicated to the conservation of its elephants. Do you own anything made of elephant ivory? Would you feel uncomfortable owning an ivory item?
14. It's National Pi Day! Will you eat a pie to celebrate Pi? Have you ever entered a pie-eating contest?
15. In the UK it's Comic Relief Red Nose Day - a day to raise money for charity. Red noses are available to buy in various places - have you ever worn a red nose?
16. In 1822 Rosa Bonheur - artist was born. She specialised in painting animals some of which you can see here. Have you ever tried to draw an animal?
17. St Patrick's Day - are there big celebrations of the Patron Saint of Ireland where you live? Do you take part?
18. Global Recycling Day - is it easy to recycle items like plastic, metal, glass and paper where you live?
19. International Read to Me Day - did you have family members read to you when you were small? Have you ever had to read aloud to a large number of people?
20. National Ravioli Day - do you enjoy Ravioli? What's your favourite flavour combination?
21. National French Bread Day - the BBC Maestro website identifies 10 types of French bread - which one is your favourite?
22. World Water Day - a day to remember that not everyone has access to clean, safe water. Has the water to your home ever been cut off?
23. National Chia Day - Chia seeds have many health-boosting properties including helping to lower blood pressure, to balance blood sugar levels and are packed with fibre. Have you ever eaten Chia seeds?
24. In 1874 Harry Houdini the famous magician and escapologist was born - have you ever watched an escapologist show at a theatre or on TV?
25. In Sweden it's Waffle Day - are you a fan of waffles and do you own a waffle maker? Have you a favourite recipe?
26. In 1881 Guccio Gucci, the Italian founder of the Gucci fashion house was born on this day. Do you own any designer items (or is there something you'd love to have from a fashion house if money were no object?)
27. World Theatre Day - have you ever seen a live play at a theatre? What would be your favourite play to see on stage?
28. It's National Weed Appreciation Day - allowing a small portion of land (either in a garden, yard or in agricultural land), is being encouraged to help the insects to thrive. Do you take part in this, or are there areas where you live that have been allowed to be 'wild'?
29. Pita bread is celebrated today - what is your favourite dish to serve with pita bread?
30. Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The event is held annually, encouraging individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights, for one hour from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., usually on the last Saturday of March. Will you be joining in?
31. World Backup Day - have you ever forgotten to back something up and lost it all? Do you back up your data regularly?
