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Where is Fruitcake Toss Day celebrated?
Fruitcake Toss Day is celebrated in the United States.
Who is Fruitcake Toss Day celebrated by?
Fruitcake Toss Day can be celebrated by anyone who wants to get rid of their old leftover fruitcake from the holidays but doesn't want to throw it into the garbage can.
When did Fruitcake Toss Day first start?
National Fruitcake Toss Day first started in 1996.
Who started National Fruitcake Toss Day?
Manitou Springs, Colorado, which holds the 'Great Fruitcake Toss' event, is believed to be the first to celebrate Fruitcake Toss Day. However, the person who started it cannot be traced back.
History And Timeline
National Fruitcake Toss Day began with the fruitcake tossing competition in 1996. In the town of Manitou Springs, people gathered in the park to toss their unwanted holidays or Christmas fruitcakes in a park.
The tossing led to people competing on who could throw the fruitcakes the farthest. This ultimately led to a yearly competition still celebrated to this day.
Fruitcake Became Affordable
In the 16th century, sugar was exported from the American colonies and used in making candied fruit. This led to the fruitcake becoming more affordable for the commoners to consume.
1500Fruitcake Outlawed
In 18th century England, fruitcake was outlawed because it was considered sinfully rich.
1700Mail-Order Fruitcake
The Collin Street Bakery in Corsicana, Texas, began shipping mail-order fruitcakes in tins in 1913.
1913Fruitcake At The Royal Wedding
For centuries, royal family celebrations have had fruitcakes for desserts. When Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Philip on November 20, 1947, they served fruitcake at their wedding.
November 20, 1947The First Fruitcake Toss
Manitou Springs in Colorado started the fruitcake tossing competition in 1996.
January 3, 1996Traditions And Customs
An annual fruitcake toss competition, known as the 'Great Fruitcake Toss,' is held in Manitou Springs, Colorado, on the first Saturday of January. A fruitcake toss tech inspector inspects the fruitcakes in the competition to ensure they only contain ingredients like flour, fruits, and nuts and not something that can hurt another person.
The competition is about seeing who can hand toss the unwanted fruitcake the farthest. Some people also come with slingshots, catapults, and pneumatic cannons to add more fun to the competition.
The competition has developed over the last two decades. Many more events have been added, like a kid's fruitcake toss, fruitcake costume competition, and the 'Too Good To Toss' fruitcake baking competition.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate Fruitcake Toss Day
To celebrate National Fruitcake Toss Day, you can gather your friends, family members, and neighbors and ask them to bring their unwanted holiday fruitcakes to hold a fruitcake tossing competition of your own. See who can throw the fruitcake the farthest or the highest and give them gifts.
You can also hashtag Fruitcake Toss Day to share the special moments of this day with your online friends.
People also like to donate money to the local food banks or other charities to make up for the food they might be wasting and help ease their guilty conscience.
Facts And Stats
- A fun fact to know on this National Fruitcake Toss Day is that if made with the proper preservatives and kept in airtight storage, fruitcakes can be eaten even after 25 years.
- A pineapple fruitcake is on display in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum because it was carried in the Apollo 11 space mission but was never eaten. So you can imagine the popularity of fruitcakes and the fun day based on them.
- There are many events and competitions organized on this day. So be a sport and participate!
What is National Fruitcake Toss Day?
The National Fruitcake Toss Day is a fun way to eliminate leftover fruitcakes from the holiday season.
Is there a National Fruit Cake Day?
Yes, there is a National Fruit Cake Day celebrated on December 27 every year.
Where can you find the fruitcake tossing festival?
The fruitcake tossing festival is celebrated in Manitou Springs, Colorado, U.S.A.
Do all countries celebrate Fruitcake Toss Day?
No, Fruitcake Toss Day is celebrated only in the US.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Friday, January 03, 2020
- Sunday, January 03, 2021
- Monday, January 03, 2022
- Tuesday, January 03, 2023
- Wednesday, January 03, 2024
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