February 8th is National Boy Scouts, National Iowa, National Kite Flying, Nirvana and more!
National Boy Scouts Day
National Boys Scouts Day is annually held on February 8th. Boys from around America have been doing good deeds, learning survival skills, and building morale through the Boy Scout of America since 1910.
National Iowa Day
Starting the week of Independence Day and ending with Hawaii. We feature a small portion of each states' past, foods, and the people who make up the state. Several states have their own state celebrations. There's so much more to explore that we can't help but celebrate our beautiful country even more.
National Kite Flying Day
National Kite Flying Day, which is celebrated annually on February 8th, encourages kite flying and making.. Enthusiasts around the country mark the day by launching their kites or making reservations to attend festivals.
Nirvana Day
Every year, Mahayana Buddhists around the world commemorate Nirvana Day on either February 8th or 15th. The festival, also known as Parinirvana Day, commemorates Buddha's death and his ascension to complete Nirvana.