National Cherry Pie Day

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 22, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Feb 04, 2022
Fact-checked by Sonali Rawat
National Cherry Pie Day is a perfect day to eat from your favorite bakery.

Where is National Cherry Pie Day celebrated?

 National Cherry Pie Day is celebrated all over America with various recipes.

Who celebrates National Cherry Pie Day?

This day is celebrated by the people of America and those who love eating desserts!

When did National Cherry Pie Day first start?

 Although there is no exact date as to when this celebration of this day started, it is said that the first pie with a cherry filling was made for Queen Elizabeth I.

Who started National Cherry Pie Day?

 There is no history about the first person who started this day!

History And Timeline

Pie has been around for centuries now! The first record of pies goes back to 9500 BC in ancient Egypt. Initially, the pie crust was not meant to be eaten; it was made to store the filling.

This dish became so widely popular that royalty loved and appreciated it! In the beginning, the crust was made with flour, and the filling was made with meat and honey.

However, with time, people started using sweet fruit fillings to give pies more flavor, and the flour crust was eaten with the filling. Soon pie became one of America's favorite dishes. A slice of pie is usually served with ice cream or frosting!

First Record Of Pie

The first-ever record of pies goes back to 9500 BC in Egypt when they stored meat and honey fillings in pie crust.

9500 BC

Popularity Of Pies

The Romans share their findings of pie recipes with the rest of Europe.

1400 AD

Introduction Of Fruit Pie

After meat pie became exceedingly famous, fruit pies gained popularity.

1500 AD

Coffyn To Crust

During the American Revolution, the term 'coffyn' used by Europeans was changed to 'crust' as we now commonly use it.

1775-1783

'Twin Peaks'

One of the first references of cherry pie on TV was when Agent Dale Cooper from 'Twin Peaks' shared his love for cherry pies.

1990

Traditions And Customs

 This day does not have specific customs and traditions, but families in the U.S. get together to celebrate this day with some of their own traditions and favorite cherry pies.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Cherry Pie Day

There are several ways to observe and celebrate National Cherry Pie Day. First, you can use this day as an opportunity to hone your baking skills and bake this delicious dessert from scratch. You can also spend the day with family, connect with your roots, and make this dessert with your ancestors' recipes.

If you do not wish to cook, you can always go to your favorite local bakery and buy your favorite pie slice! You may not want to celebrate this day with pies at all, so you can organize a themed potluck party, where everyone brings their food and is dressed in unique pie day costumes!

Facts And Stats

  • National Cherry Pie Day celebrates facts like it was illegal to serve ice cream with cherry pie in Kansas until the laws were modified in 1960.
  • Some surveys show that 50% of Americans have happy and warm thoughts just from thinking about pies! This makes days like National Cherry Pie Day important.
  • Cherry pie is the fifth most popular type of pie among Americans. This contributes to the popularity of National Cherry Pie Day.

What day is National Cherry Day?

National Cherry Day is celebrated on July 16 every year.

What does a cherry pie symbolize?

Cherry pie symbolizes sharing and love.

Who invented cherry pie?

The exact person to invent the cherry pie is unknown, but the English believe that the first cherry pie was made for Queen Elizabeth I.

What is the significance of National Cherry Pie Day?

National Cherry Pie Day is celebrated to bring people closer, allow them to spend time with grandparents, and learn about their ancestors!

How do people celebrate National Cherry Pie Day?

Families have their own way of celebrating National Cherry Pie Day. They enjoy the day with family and friends by baking or buying a pie from their favorite pie shop!

When is National Cherry Pie Day in 2021?

National Cherry Pie Day in 2021 was on Saturday, February 20.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Thursday, February 20, 2020
  • Saturday, February 20, 2021
  • Sunday, February 20, 2022
  • Monday, February 20, 2023
  • Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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Fact-checked by Sonali Rawat

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English Literature, Masters of Art specializing in English and Communication Skills

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Sonali RawatBachelor of Arts specializing in English Literature, Masters of Art specializing in English and Communication Skills

Sonali has a Bachelor's degree in English literature from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and is currently pursuing a Master's in English and Communication from Christ University. With considerable experience in writing about lifestyle topics, including travel and health, she has a passion for Japanese culture, especially fashion, and anime, and has written on the subject before. Sonali has event managed a creative-writing festival and coordinated a student magazine at her university. Her favorite authors are Toni Morrison and Anita Desai.

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