THE HISTORY OF PI DAY, & WHY WE CELEBRATE

Hey everyone! Get ready to laugh and munch down on some delicious pie because March 14th is Pi Day! Now, why is this day so special, you might ask? Well, it's not just any ordinary day, it's a day to celebrate that super long number called pi (3.141592653589793238462643383279502884197), and it's also the birthday of the famous scientist Albert Einstein. How cool is that?

Back in 1988, a smart guy named Larry Shaw, who worked at a science museum in San Francisco, thought it would be fun to have a day dedicated to pi. He chose March 14th for the celebration because the date looks like the beginning of pi – 3.14. The very first Pi Day party had people marching in circles and munching on fruit pies.

But wait, it gets better! In 2009, the U.S. government said, "Yep, Pi Day is officially a thing now." So, it's not just a bunch of math fans being excited over numbers; it's a real-deal celebration boys and girls.

So, what's the big deal with pi anyway? A long, long time ago, a clever Greek guy named Archimedes figured out pi to help with math problems. Pi is a number that goes on forever without stopping or repeating – it's like the Energizer bunny of numbers! It's super important because it helps us understand circles. Thanks to pi, we can build things and make sure they won't crumble. Pi is so important that it even has its own special symbol, π, which started way back in the 1700s.

The word "pi" itself comes from a Greek word that means "circumference." So, every time you say "pi," you're speaking a little Greek!

Math wizards and teachers hope Pi Day will make more kids and grown-ups excited about math and science. (any time there is pie I know I get excited) There are fun activities like pie-eating contests and math games. It's a day when your brain and your taste buds both get a workout.

So, let's get ready to enjoy Pi Day, everyone! Whether you're a math lover or just in it for the pie, there's something for everyone to smile about.