National Glazed Spiral Ham Day

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 22, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Mar 15, 2022
Fact-checked by Naman Khanna
National Glazed Spiral Ham Day celebrates the delicious glazed ham dish.

Where is National Glazed Spiral Ham Day celebrated?

 It is celebrated in the United States.

Who is National Glazed Spiral Ham Day celebrated by?

  This day is celebrated by people who enjoy eating glazed spiral ham.

When did National Glazed Spiral Ham Day first start?

There is no solid evidence of when this day first started.

Who started National Glazed Spiral Ham Day?

 The creator of this day is not presently known.

History And Timeline

Since the '40s, glazed ham recipes have been present in America. Harry Hoenselaar, a man from Detroit, Michigan, patented his tool that could cut the ham into uniform slices in 1952.

Old Writings About Salting Of Ham

'De Agri Cultura,' which is the oldest surviving Latin prose work, has mentions of salting of hams for preservation. 'De Agri Cultura' was written by Marcus Porcius Cato in 160 BC.

160 BC

First Canned Ham In Market

In Austin, Minnesota, the Hormel Company sold canned ham for the first time in 1926.

1926

Hoenselaar Patented Spiral Slicer

Harry J. Hoenselaar patented his slicer that cut the ham into spiral slices. He also patented his glaze.

1952

HoneyBaked Ham Was Founded

HoneyBaked Ham, a store selling glazed spiral hams, was opened by Harry J. Hoenselaar in Detroit, Michigan.

1957

Honey Baked Ham Was Awarded

Consumer Reports titled Honey Baked Hams 'the best of the bunch' in spiral cut hams for the holiday season.

October 2013

Traditions And Customs

No specific customs can be pointed out for this national day. People generally appreciate and enjoy the dish on this day.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Glazed Spiral Ham Day

To celebrate this day, you can prepare a delicious treat of glazed ham. You can enjoy this delicious dish with your loved ones. The leftovers from this dish can also be used to create ham sandwiches. You can also upload a picture of the dish or post your favorite recipe of the dish online and share it online.

Facts And Stats

The National Glazed Spiral Ham Day is celebrated on April 15, annually.

Just like the ham, this day is also very famous among Americans.

This year the day would fall on a Friday.

Who invented glazed spiral ham?

Harry J. Hoenselaar is the inventor of glazed spiral ham.

When is National Glazed Spiral Ham Day?

National Glazed Ham day is celebrated on April 15 every year.

How do people celebrate National Glazed Spiral Ham Day?

People celebrate National Glazed Spiral Ham Day by cooking glazed ham recipes and enjoying them with their family and friends.

Why do people celebrate National Glazed Spiral Ham Day?

Glazed spiral ham is enjoyed by people during Easter, and there this day is celebrated in the Easter holidays time.

Who started National Glazed Spiral Ham Day?

The person who created this day is unknown.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Wednesday, April 15, 2020
  • Thursday, April 15, 2021
  • Friday, April 15, 2022
  • Saturday, April 15, 2023
  • Monday, April 15, 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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