National Puzzle Day celebrates the long tradition of puzzles—from ancient geometric brain‑twisters to modern crosswords, jigsaws, and Sudoku—and highlights how these games strengthen problem‑solving skills, support social connection, and offer a fun way to boost focus and reduce stress.

The holidays are an opportunity to deepen connections and create joyful memories with loved ones and within our communities. Let these ideas inspire you to forge new experiences together!

Whether you are a seasoned player or a curious novice, solving a Sudoku puzzle can be a rewarding and boredom-busting experience. It is purely a logic game, so no math is involved.

I hate Scrabble. It’s tough to make words on this complicated board when spelling is a major challenge. People don’t understand why I wouldn’t love the game since I’m an English major.

When my daughter was home for spring break from college one year, she decided to “do” crossword puzzles, which actually meant the whole family would “do” crossword puzzles.