Soup it Forward Day is commemorated every year on March 3 to urge people to spread love and generosity with a bowl of soup. Since 2018, this day has been celebrated around the country. Deliver a therapeutic pot of your tasty chicken noodle or pea soup to a family member or friend. Maybe they’ve been sick or have had a rough time recently. In any case, a little of your homemade broth, coupled with your visit, should have them feeling right as rain.
Bulgaria Liberation Day
Bulgarian Liberation Day is commemorated on March 3 each year. The Treaty of San Stefano recognized Bulgaria as an independent state in 1878. This festival commemorates the Bulgarian volunteers who, with the help of Russian and Romanian soldiers, freed Bulgaria from nearly 500 years of Ottoman control during the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878).
Japan Dolls Festival
The Japan Dolls Festival (Hinamatsuri), also called the ‘doll festival or momo no sekku (peach festival) and observed on March 3 every year, is a traditional and unique celebration originating from Japan. While customs differ depending on the region of Japan you are in, one thing in common: the main reason this festival is held is to celebrate female children. Flower blossoms from the peach tree are seen as harbingers of spring; they ward off evil spirits, too, and these are some reasons they are essential to this festival. People also get together to pray for female kids’ continued health and happiness, and set up cute dolls, adorn houses, and of course, prepare festive food. Modern celebrations have evolved to include honoring women of all ages. Check out what else they do to celebrate this fun day below.
On Hinamatsuri, Japanese families pray for the health, happiness, and prosperity of their young daughters. It is one of Japan’s five seasonal festivities or sekku. Day one of the first month, day three of the third month, day five of the fifth month, and so on, are all sekku celebrations. Hinamatsuri, the third sekku festival, is held every year on March 3.