Move over St. Patrick’s Day, because March 14 is taking over. Pi Day is perhaps one of the most fun “days” of the whole year. Sure, there’s one for cookies, quirky country music song titles, and old stuff (yes, these are all real), but Pi Day has to rank pretty high up there. It’s a celebration of math (and also kind of about food)? Sign me up.

The 111th Congress made Pi Day official back in 2009. This was largely in response to lagging math test scores of American students when compared with other countries: a hope that making it official might bring attention to the issue and in turn positively affect public education. I don’t know about all of that, but any time Congress is actively talking about something that is based in mathematical or scientific fact, I’m here for it.

You all already know what ? is and why it’s important, so I won’t waste your time (but just in case you don’t and are afraid to admit it, I’ll let the official Pi Day folks explain it here). What I really want to know is: have you thought long and hard about how you’re going to celebrate Pi Day‽

Allow me to assist.

• Invite your friends over. Be sure that you are properly dressed for the occasion. I highly recommend one of our awesome pi designs on a t-shirt (available for men and women!).

• Include pie. This is a must. Consider a mini pie bar! Or perhaps a pizza pie with the pepperoni making a giant ? in the middle?
• Host a contest to see who can memorize and recite the most digits. Level up: Pi Day scavenger hunt. Make a fool of everyone and play the Pie Face Game! As a prize, the winner gets to take home this awesome tote bag!

• Don’t forget the cocktail. And may I suggest a little Pi Day beer pong: set up the cups in a pi shape instead of a pyramid. You’re welcome.

No matter how you choose to celebrate it, here’s to hoping you don’t act too irrationally on Pi Day. 😉