National Pecan Day

Where is National Pecan Day celebrated?

The National Pecan Day is celebrated in the U.S., especially in southern and central parts of America, although it is observed all over the world on April 14.

Who is National Pecan Day celebrated by?

As pecan is mostly harvested in the U.S., the celebration is most widely observed there, and people who love the nut also celebrate it.

When did National Pecan Day first start?

It is believed that the National Pecan Day came into being from 1996 in the month of April, although various sources suggest various dates. Historically there is no one trace to how the celebration came into being. But it is strongly believed that April is the month of these pecan nuts and wild pecans around the world.

Who started National Pecan Day?

It is widely propagated that National Pecan Shellers Association started the celebration.

History And Timeline

There is no specific train of history about pecan trees and the celebration of pecans, but Native Americans boisterously recognize it.

Traditions And Customs

The cardinal tradition to follow is eating the nut from pecan trees, be it in the form of pecan pie or candies with pecans.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Pecan Day

There are various ways to celebrate National Pecan Day. These include sharing the most favorite pecan recipes at a get-together with family and loved ones. Another extremely noble way to celebrate this day of history is by planting a pecan tree.

Facts And Stats

• National Pecan Day is celebrated because of its flavorful crunch and health benefits it can add to our diets.
• Spanish explorers in Europe had termed pecan to be of a different name derived from the way these nuts look: wrinkled.
• Pecan trees are so long-lasting as they live for as long as 200 years.
• The United States produces 80% of pecans; hence the popularity is widespread there.
• Pecans were used as a substitute for coffee beans during the Second World War.
• Factually, Georgia is the production hub for these nuts.
• Pecan trees have flowers of both genders in the same tree. Pecans are actually not nuts but fruits with a stone inside, like dates.
• One of the reasons for the popularity of pecans is that it is extremely beneficial for the daily diet. Even as an added ingredient in pies, it is a healthier option. It is rich in protein and low in cholesterol with many vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and antioxidants. Club it with the scrumptious flavor of it, adding pecans to any dish or even in its solo form with different varieties of these nuts; they definitely stand out.
• The history of pecans is not detailed in bits, but it has a long history because of the time frame it takes to grow. Mostly grown by natives, it takes up to 10 years to mature, but it can produce nuts for a decade with a lifespan of up to 300 years.
• Apart from the timeline in history, it has an individual mark in the plantation history books of Europe and America with an added history of National Pecan Cookie Day and National Pie Day.