National Crown Roast of Pork Day

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About National Crown Roast of Pork Day

When is National Crown Roast of Pork Day? This holiday is always celebrated on March 7

You certainly must be kidding, right!? Today is National Crown Roast of Pork Day, a March 7 holiday. You ask, “Why does this day exist?” Well, frankly, we do not know. And, why not just Roast Pork Day? Why does it have to be a crown roast pork?  We do know the answer to this question. But, the day is here, a special day to cook and eat pork. To participate in this day, it must be crown roast pork. Any other type of pork just will not do.

What is a Crown Roast of Pork? Now that we’ve established specifically what this day is, you are probably wondering what Crown Roast of pork is. For starters, it’s not just any pork roast. By definition, it is a bone-in-pork rib loin. The roost is formed and tied into a circle with the rib bones on the outside. The bones are pointed upward.

How to Celebrate National Crown Roast of Pork Day

It is very easy to enjoy this holiday:

  • Go to the grocery store or butcher shop and buy the roast.
  • Cook and serve it to the family for dinner tonight. It’s a dinner they are certain to enjoy.

Thought for Today

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History and Origin of National Crown Roast of Pork Day

Our research did not find the creator or the origin of this day. About the only reference to this day are from blogs on the Internet, poking fun at this important day. It is the butt of many jokes. You can also find Ecards (of course) to send celebrating this day.

We found no documentation in congressional records to confirm that this is truly a national day. Nor, did we find a presidential proclamation.

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This Day in History

Further, in addition to National Crown Roast of Pork Day, here are some of the things that happened on this day:

  • Baseball determines that nine innings constitute a full game, not nine runs. (1857)
  • The Monopoly board game is invented. (1933)
  • Ivan Lendl, Hall of Fame tennis player, was born on this day in 1960.

See more historical events.

More March 7 Holidays

Additionally, here is another March 7 holiday you will enjoy:

National Cereal Day

Plant Power Day

More About Today

This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date in March. See what happened on this date in history.

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Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for National Crown Roast of Pork Day or just about any calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.

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Recipe of the Day: Peas with Cheese

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Did You Know? Further, in addition to National Crown Roast of Pork Day there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. and many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. March holidays are no exception. Consequently, at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.