National Crayola Crayon Day

National Crayola Crayon Day is an annual American holiday celebrating Crayola drawing products. The most popular products are wax crayons, but the company also produces pencils, markers, and many other items. The main feature of Crayola products is their safety and non-toxicity for children, confirmed by ongoing research. The holiday is observed on March 31.

History

The origin story of National Crayola Crayon Day is unknown. It is likely that enterprising individuals simply decided to thank the creators of various arts and crafts materials by dedicating a day to them on the calendar.

Crayola was founded in 1885 by cousins E. Binney and C. Harold Smith. Before that, Binney’s father owned a pigment factory. Eighteen years after the company’s creation, they released a unique product—a set of soft multicolored crayons for drawing. These crayons were made using paraffin and non-toxic pigments. They did not crumble or stain hands, which spared parents from having to clean up after their children’s art, a common issue when kids used paints and regular crayons.

Over the years, the company has created and released many different kits for children’s artwork. For example, many people remember the box with “skin tone” colors. Thanks to these crayons, children could color people of any nationality!

Interesting facts

• The first set included only 8 colored crayons for drawing. Today, you can find sets with 100 or more crayons.
• The French word “craie,” meaning “chalk,” was chosen as the basis for the company name, combined with “oleaginous” to form “Crayola.”
• Today, the company offers a variety of colors in its products, each with original names. For example, “Robin’s Egg Blue.”

How to celebrate

Buy your kids Crayola drawing kits or try them out yourself! With them, you can create great drawings and full-fledged paintings.

Spread the word on social media. Ask users if they have had any experience with Crayola crayons. What impression did the product leave?

When is National Crayola Crayon Day in 2025?

National Crayola Crayon Day is observed on March 31 each year.

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