March 2022 Holidays, Events & Special Days

Did you know that 18th March is Global Recycling Day? 

Daffodil Sculptures by
Chris Adamo, CBA, of Balloons Online and The Balloon Crew 
in Sydney, Australia.

Spring has sprung and with it comes March, a month filled with celebrations and special days! Some of these days are very recognisable, and others are a little more diverse, but each could make a great social media post... like World Frog Day on March 20th! 

1st March is St David's Day. St. David is the patron saint of Wales, and celebrations include wearing daffodils and leeks, eating traditional Welsh food and wearing Welsh national costume.

8th March International Women's Day - Women's Day is celebrated globally and is a national holiday in many countries. It is a day that honours women and their remarkable contribution to society. The day also commemorates the inspiring role of women around the world in their efforts to secure women's rights and build more equitable societies.

To honour International Woman's Day, Alexander Solomatin, CBA of Balloondog, Moscow, Russia, created this fabulous Number Eight sculpture that incorporates both balloons and flowers.

If you would like to learn how to make this fabulous Number 8 frame - check out my post 

International Women's Day and how to make this fabulous Number Eight Sculpture by Alexander Solomatin, CBA.

9th Mar 2022 is Barbie Day. On 9th March 1959, this 11-inch tall bombshell made her debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York. Barbie Day celebrates this ever-popular toy.

17th Mar 2022 St. Patrick's Day - Ireland's national day celebrates the Irish patron, Saint Patrick. The day is celebrated all around the world with Guinness and shamrock decorations.

This fantastic Shamrock design was created by
Fiona Fisher, CBA of Worldwide Balloon Decor in 
Belfast, Ireland.

18th Mar 2022 is Global Recycling Day - It is a day to recognise and celebrate the importance that recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet. It is a day for the world to come together and put the planet first.

To find out more visit - https://www.globalrecyclingday.com/about/

It is really important for the balloon community to constantly encourage the recycling of balloons and balloon related products, and encourage customers to re-use and recycle their own balloons.

Refill Foil Balloons

Foil balloons can typically be refilled multiple times! With care, you can release the air or helium inside and store it for its next use!

Repurpose Balloons

Balloons can be repurposed beyond their original use for new DIY (Do-It-Yourself) projects including artwork, gift wrap, garden “scarecrows” and more! 

Dispose Of Balloons Properly

Finished enjoying balloons? Dispose of them properly by popping each balloon with a pin or scissors and placing in a trash receptacle. Because latex balloons are biodegradable, they can actually be composted! If you have a compost pile or know of a composting facility near you, this is a great way to dispose of latex balloons.

Recycle Your Balloon Waste

These tips help you manage the balloon waste after your event. But don’t stop there! Companies like TerraCycle offer programs to recycle all of your post-party supplies, not just balloons. With your help, we can create a cleaner world after all of life’s celebrations.

March 20, 2022 marks World Frog Day! Why not make this fabulous frog design by Cam Woody, CBA, of Pioneer Balloon Company (see below for instructions).

27th March 2022 is Mother's Day in the UK. This is the day where we show our mother's just how much we love them. In the UK, Mother's Day is always linked to Easter (the 4th Sunday in Lent), whereas in the US, it's always celebrated on the second Sunday in May.

I will be doing more posts on Mother's Day design ideas over the next few weeks! 

Looks like we have plenty of events in March to keep ourselves and our social media pages very busy! 

Happy Ballooning! 

Sue

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