National Black Pudding Day is celebrated on March 18th, recognizing the culinary traditions surrounding black pudding, a type of blood sausage popular in Scotland, Ireland, and other parts of the UK. This day aims to honor the craft of making black pudding, which is traditionally made from pork or beef blood mixed with fillers like oats and spices. The celebration encourages people to enjoy black pudding in various forms, such as in a full Irish breakfast or through creative recipes like black pudding salad or sausage rolls. The day was initiated in 2024 by the National Craft Butchers and Scottish Craft Butchers, following a similar celebration that began in Ireland in 2019. Black pudding has historical significance, with references dating back to ancient literature and strong ties to seasonal food practices in medieval Britain. It is also noteworthy that Stornoway black pudding has received Protected Geographical Indication status, ensuring its traditional production methods are preserved.