April 17th is International Bat Appreciation, National Cheeseball, National Crawfish, National Ellis Island Family History, National Haiku Poetry and more!

International Bat Appreciation Day

Every year on April 17th, International Bat Appreciation Day reminds us of the important roles bats play in our daily lives.. As bats are now emerging from hibernation, April is also the best time of the year to see bats. The observance is a good time to learn about the role bats play in nature. Since bats are regarded as insectivorous animals, they have rid our world of several invasive insects. A bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in one hour.

National Cheeseball Day

National Cheeseball Day is celebrated on April 17th, and the country recognizes a party dish that can often be the focal point of a spread.. You can also choose from two ways to celebrate.. Plan your party and dine both!

National Crawfish Day

National Crawfish Day, April 17th, honors one of South Africa's most popular dishes. The mudbug comes out every year not only a year's hunger for newspaper-covered picnic tables but also a language all its own.

National Ellis Island Family History Day

Families are encouraged to explore their ancestry and find relatives who immigrated through Ellis Island each year on April 17th.

National Haiku Poetry Day

All are encouraged to try their hand at creativity on April 17, National Haiku Poetry Day, which is celebrated annually. Haiku poetry is a form of Japanese poetry that is non-rhyming and usually consist of 3 lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5. Haiku poems are usually inspired by an element of nature, a season, a moment of beauty, or an individual's experience. Sensory words are used to express a feeling, image, or moment.