National Strawberry Sundae Day

Supriya Jain
Dec 22, 2023 By Supriya Jain
Originally Published on Feb 26, 2022
Fact-checked by Amanpreet Kaur
National Strawberry Sundae Day is a fun way to enjoy this delicious dessert with some strawberry sauce on hot summer days.

Where is National Strawberry Sundae Day celebrated?

Americans actually celebrate this day in various ways. It's a really popular day that is celebrated by all Americans and its origin might be the United States.

Who is National Strawberry Sundae Day celebrated by?

This conventional day is celebrated by Americans, and is mainly celebrated by kids. These ice cream sundaes are usually loved by kids the most, but can be enjoyed by everyone who loves strawberries!

When did National Strawberry Sundae Day first start?

It's now known when National Strawberry Sundae Day first began.

Who started National Strawberry Sundae Day?

Edward Berners of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, is credited with starting this national day as he prepared the first ice cream sundae.

History And Timeline

Ice cream sundaes were apparently first created when a customer ordered an ice cream soda but at the time ice cream sodas were prohibited. Instead, Edward Berners served ice cream and George Hallauer, who was the customer, topped it off with chocolate sauce. Eventually, other flavors were introduced, including using strawberries to create a strawberry sundae.

Recipe Of Sundae

When George Hallauer ordered ice cream soda, Edward Berners was unable to serve it to him because it was banned at the time. So Berners served him only ice cream, and he topped it with chocolate syrup. And that's how a sundae was first made.

1881

Ithaca, NY Advertisement

An advertisement was published in the Ithaca Daily Journal, in which ice cream Sunday was written as ‘sundae’. Chester Platt prepared the first sundae this year.

1892

Sundae Gained Popularity

In the 1900s, ice cream sundaes gained intense popularity among people.

1900

Harold Dean Sundae

Harold Dean invents a new type of sundae.

1916

National Strawberry Sundae Day

National Strawberry Sundae Day started being celebrated.

1950

Traditions And Customs

The major customs and traditions which are followed in order to celebrate this day, and make a very pleasant and great experience for yourself, include making your own sundaes with the use of vanilla ice cream and delicious fresh strawberries Another way is that you can add strawberry syrup to it, in order to make this dessert extra sweet, and then a dollop of whipped cream can never do any harm!

Or maybe you can have vanilla ice cream with candied cherry or maybe cherry syrup or chocolate syrup and yet again a dollop of whipped cream to add to its flavor.

There are so many recipes that we can create using strawberries and ice cream sundae!

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Strawberry Sundae Day

There are several activities you can do to celebrate National Strawberry Sundae Day. Why not create your own sundaes using vanilla ice cream and delicious fresh strawberries. Incorporate some strawberry syrup on top and to make it extra sweet a dollop of whipped cream would never do any harm.

Facts And Stats

  • National Strawberry Sundae Day is not a federal holiday in the US.
  • Celebrations of National Strawberry Sundae Day are marked by different events organized across the country.
  • Edward Berners is credited as the founder of this national day.

Why was the strawberry sundae discontinued?

The strawberry sundae was available at McDonald's for a period, but it was eventually removed from the menu of McDonald's. It's assumed that the flavor wasn't very popular compared to some of the other flavors available.

What is the significance of a strawberry sundae?

Everyone enjoys a cold, fruity treat during the summer and National Strawberry Sundae Day gives us a chance to honour this delicious dessert that's loved by people all around the world.

What are some advantages of National Strawberry Sundae Day?

The major advantage of National Strawberry Sundae Day is that you get time to enjoy your favorite food and also with your favorite people. You can be creative with ideas and make your own recipes with strawberries and ice creams and various syrups. 

What are the limitations of celebrating National Strawberry Sundae Day?

National Strawberry Sundae Day has no specific limitations, but it's important to ensure that you don't consume too much ice cream or it could make you unwell! If in doubt, add more strawberries to make it a healthier options.

Why are kids so excited about National Strawberry Sundae Day?

Children are always excited about National Strawberry Sundae Day as they get to eat their favorite ice cream with strawberries. Parents can at least be assured that they're also getting their dose of vitamin C along with it.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Tuesday, July 07, 2020
  • Wednesday, July 07, 2021
  • Thursday, July 07, 2022
  • Friday, July 07, 2023
  • Sunday, July 07, 2024

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Written by Supriya Jain

Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

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Supriya JainBachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

As a skilled member of the Kidadl team, Shruti brings extensive experience and expertise in professional content writing. With a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Punjab University and an MBA in Business Administration from IMT Nagpur, Shruti has worked in diverse roles such as sales intern, content writer, executive trainee, and business development consultant. Her exceptional writing skills cover a wide range of areas, including SOP, SEO, B2B/B2C, and academic content.

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