National Macaroon Day

Shafaque Shaikh
Dec 22, 2023 By Shafaque Shaikh
Originally Published on Feb 05, 2022
The celebration of National Macaroon Day takes place annually on May 31.

Where is National Macaroon Day celebrated?

National Macaroon Day is celebrated in the United States of America.

Who is National Macaroon Day celebrated by?

 The celebration of National Macaroon Day is observed by people who love to make and eat macaroons. They can be confectioners, children, or just someone who likes macaroons in general.

When did National Macaroon Day first start?

The exact date of the first celebration of National Macaroon Day is unknown.

Who started National Macaroon Day?

There is no information available about the individual or organization that established National Macaroon Day.

History And Timeline

A timeline of events related to the history of National Macaroon Day and the macaroons is listed below.

Origin Of Macaroons

The macaroons were invented by some monks in an Italian monastery. The name for the cookies was derived from the Italian word 'Maccarone,' which means paste.

700 or 800

Macaroons In France

The monks from the Italian monastery accompanied the pastry chefs who came to France with the wife of King Henry II, Queen Catherine de Medici. They, along with two Benedictine nuns who were known as 'Macaroon Sisters,' popularized macaroons among the French people.

1533

Macaroon Recipe

Robert Smith's 'Court Cookery' ('the Complete English Cook'), a recipe book, featured a macaroon recipe - one of the very first ones found in print.

1725

Macaroons In Syria

Macaroon recipes had reportedly appeared in Syria during the 1400s; macaroon was, in these recipes, called 'louzieh,' which is derived from 'louz,' which is Arabic for almond.

1400s

Most Expensive Cookie

Pierre Herme (a Parisian pastry chef) put up Macaroons Haute Couture for sale; the prices for these vary according to ingredients, but they can go over $7,000.

2000s

Traditions And Customs

One of the traditions of National Macaroon Day is to make the dessert using a traditional recipe.

The traditions also include tasting the wonderful macaroons in varied flavors.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Macaroon Day

In order to celebrate National Macaroon Day, you can hold a macaroon party where several activities related to macaroons are organized.

The snacks would be macaroons of different flavors (obviously!). You can eat and taste each different flavor and see which one you like the best.

You can also celebrate the day with your family, baking macaroons using various ingredients and garnishes such as cashews, chocolate, coconut, and other nuts.

Facts And Stats

  • People in the United States celebrate National Macaroon Day on May 31, which is also National Smile Day; true fans would agree macaroons can make you smile!
  • National Macaroon Day is an annual event that is easily confused with the very different National Macaron Day celebrated on March 20.
  • The celebration of National Macaroon Day involves the baking and eating of macaroons, making it a special day for those who like coconut desserts.

What is National Macaron Day?

National Macaron Day celebrates colorful macarons, which are different from coconut macaroons. 

What is the difference between a macaroon and a macaron?

While both are cookies that have egg whites and sugar, macarons have a base of grounded almonds or almond flour, and macaroons are made with shredded coconut.

How do families celebrate Macaroon Day?

Families celebrate National Macaroon Day by baking the sweet macaroon cookies together.

Why is there a lot of buzz about National Macaroon Day?

National Macaroon Day is popular as people love to bake and eat sweet macaroons whenever they have the chance to.

Who encouraged the celebration of National Macaroon Day?

Information regarding the individual or organization responsible for the foundation of National Macaroon Day is unavailable.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Sunday, May 31, 2020
  • Monday, May 31, 2021
  • Tuesday, May 31, 2022
  • Wednesday, May 31, 2023
  • Friday, May 31, 2024

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Written by Shafaque Shaikh

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English Language and Literature, Master of Library and Information Science

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Shafaque ShaikhBachelor of Arts specializing in English Language and Literature, Master of Library and Information Science

Shafaque has a Bachelor's degree in English language and Literature from Sophia Girls' College with a Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences from Shreemati Nasthibai Damodar Thackersey Women's College. She has a strong command of written and verbal English, along with proficiency in Hindi, French, Urdu, and Korean. With extensive knowledge of English literature and creative writing, Shafaque has completed numerous creative writing courses online and has previously worked as a content writer at Scripto.

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