National Cherry Tart Day

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 22, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Feb 04, 2022
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National Cherry Tart Day is an exciting holiday.

Where is National Cherry Tart Day celebrated?

 National Cherry Tart Day is celebrated in the USA.

Who celebrates National Cherry Tart Day?

National Cherry Tart Day is celebrated by the community of fans that love eating this sweet dish, bakers, and food outlets.

When did National Cherry Tart Day start?

The day celebration started is unknown, but the National Cherry Festival (Michigan) is believed to be the precursor of National Cherry Tart Day.

Who started National Cherry Tart Day?

No single person or organization has claimed the credits for starting this day, so the mystery behind the day's origin is not resolved yet.

Tasty cherry pie on a table.

History And Timeline

A pie was more common in America than tarts. However, the concept of fruit tart came into America with the Europeans, and they liked it so much that they saved a spot for tarts in the list of national food holidays.

 National Cherry Tart Day is not a public holiday, but not tasting a cherry tart on that day (or any other day) would be wrong.

Many confectionaries provide lucrative discounts on cherry tarts on this day.

The Start Of Tarts

A recipe similar to modern tarts was written in a cookbook.

1420

First Fruit Tart

First open tarts with fruits were invented in mid 15th century.

Mid-1400s

Invention Of Crust

The distinctive tart crust (as we know it now) that forms the tart's foundation was developed.

1550

Recognition Of Tart

Two French sisters started producing what we today know as tarts.

1880

Cherry Tart Going Strong

Cherries on tarts is a popular culinary innovation well into the 21st century.

2000s

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Cherry Tart Day

 You can bake a delicious cherry tart on the National Cherry Tart Day using sweet cherries, flour, sugar, and egg.

You can also host a cherry tart eating contest or a competition for delicious recipes of cherry tarts on that day, and the best recipe could win a box of big cherries.

Facts And Stats

  • Cherries grow well in June, so it makes sense that National Cherry Tart Day is celebrated in June.
  • Coincidentally, National Cherry Tart Day coincides with International Picnic day, and the dessert is a favorite item for picnics.
  • While the most widely recognized date for National Cherry Tart Day is June 18, June 17 and 21 are also quite popular, and there is often a dispute about which date is the right one. On the bright side, if you attend celebrations on all three days, you can have more cherry tarts!

What day is National Cherry Tart Day?

National Cherry Tart Day is celebrated on June 18, but there is a dispute regarding the day.

What is the significance of National Cherry Tart Day?

National Cherry Tart day is celebrated to pay tribute to the delicious and sweet dessert recipe.

Who started National Cherry Tart Day and when?

There is no information about who started the National Cherry Tart Day. 

How do people celebrate National Cherry Tart Day?

People enjoy the day by having cherry tarts with fresh cherries on that day. 

In which countries do people celebrate National Cherry Tart Day?

People celebrated National Cherry Tart Day in the USA. 

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Thursday, June 18, 2020
  • Friday, June 18, 2021
  • Saturday, June 18, 2022
  • Sunday, June 18, 2023
  • Tuesday, June 18, 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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