What March 12 celebrates

A fun observance on March 12 celebrating planting flowers to welcome spring, promote gardening as a hobby, and highlight the beauty and importance of flowers in ecosystems.

An appreciation observance on March 12 recognizing mothers who balance paid work and raising children, and the challenges they face in the workforce.

A cultural observance on March 12 celebrating the founding of Girl Scouts of the USA and the organization's mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character through leadership and service.

A national observance on March 12 celebrating Mauritius's independence from British colonial rule, established through the Mauritius Independence Act 1968.

A fun observance on March 12 celebrating people named Christian, a name of Greek origin meaning follower of Christ, highlighting its history, popularity, and famous individuals who share the name.

An awareness observance on the third Wednesday of March promoting the nutritional quality of school meals worldwide and addressing the link between healthy eating, education, and reducing childhood hunger.

A fan observance on March 12 celebrating the life, career, and pioneering contributions to suspense and psychological thriller films of director Alfred Hitchcock, known as the Master of Suspense.

A food observance on March 12 celebrating baked scallops, a popular low-fat seafood delicacy enjoyed as an appetizer or main dish.

A fun observance on March 12 celebrating people named Ruth, honoring the name's Hebrew origins meaning "compassionate friend" and its biblical significance.

A heritage observance on March 12 celebrating the beginning of the new year according to the 365-day Aztec solar calendar, promoting cultural revival and ancestral traditions through dances, music, and ceremony.

An awareness observance on March 12 rallying support for a single, unrestricted internet accessible to all and drawing attention to government online censorship and restrictions on free speech.

An awareness observance on March 12 raising awareness of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), promoting education on its causes, risks, early detection, and support for affected families.

An awareness observance on March 12 raising awareness about glaucoma, promoting early detection through regular eye exams, and educating the public to prevent blindness from this silent condition.