On March 14, a day known as Pi Day is celebrated in schools and homes around the world. Kids and families enjoy pie and sometimes even solve Pi Day math problems.
What is Pi Day?
Pi Day is a holiday celebrated on March 14 because it represents the first three digits of pi (3.14). It was created by a professor named Larry Shaw in 1988 to make math more fun. In 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives officially recognized Pi Day as a national holiday.
How did it all start?
It all started in 1988 when physicist Larry Shaw organized a small celebration at the San Francisco Exploratorium. The celebration included eating fruit pies, walking in circles, and reciting as many digits of pi as possible. The idea quickly became popular.
Why is it celebrated?
Pi Day is celebrated to encourage people to learn about pi and its significance. Pi (3.14) is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. The holiday also helps spark interest in math and science among students, parents, and educators.
How do we celebrate it here?
At Tohickon, we celebrate Pi Day by purchasing pies, participating in Pi Day activities, hanging out with friends, and, of course, eating all the Tastykake pies we bought! We also hold a pep rally where we get to pie our favorite staff and teachers in the face.
Now you know how Pi Day started, why it’s celebrated, and what it’s all about! So, every March 14 (3.14), buy some pies for the family, learn a bit of math, and have a great time. At school, hang out with your friends, share some pie, and tackle more math problems—but don’t forget to have fun too!
