The entire month of March is American Red Cross Month.  For a full article on this holiday, please visit: http://www.suite101.com/content/march--american-red-cross-month-a341356.

March 1st is:
Asiatic Fleet Memorial Day/ United States Navy Asiatic Fleet Memorial Day

National Pig Day- you are supposed to appreciate the wonderful animal that is a pig, not eat it on this day....sorry to all you pork lover's out there.

Peanut Butter Lover's Day

National Horse Protection Day

National Fruit Compote Day

So, go appreciate the Asiatic Fleet, hug a pig, hug a horse, and then eat some peanut butter and a fruit compote.