National Crayon Day is full of color and fun! And Staples is making it a little brighter with a big giveaway — from March 30 to April 5, 2025. According to Crayola, the “modern” crayon originated in Europe, initially made from a mixture of charcoal and oil, later replaced by powdered pigments. Wax was later substituted for oil, making the sticks sturdier and easier to handle.
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Then, in 1902, Crayola Crayons were invented by Binney & Smith and first offered for sale in 1903. The trade name “Crayola” was coined by Mrs. Edwin Binney, combining “craie” (French for chalk stick) and “oleaginous” (oily).
Crayola manufactures more than 3 billion crayons annually, primarily made from paraffin wax and color pigment.
To celebrate National Crayon Day, Staples is giving customers a FREE 24-pack of Crayola crayons with any purchase — from March 30 to April 5, 2025. (Only crayons with SKUs 24467860 or 24515966 are included in the giveaway. If you’re unsure, ask an employee for assistance.)
The giveaway is only available for Easy Rewards members. Join Easy Rewards here.
Pick up your complimentary Crayola crayons in-store or online via Staples’ site or app.