National Tater Day
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Where is National Tater Day celebrated?
This day is celebrated annually in the United States of America.
Who is National Tater Day celebrated by?
This day is celebrated by anybody who loves and adores tater recipes.
When did National Tater Day first start?
Initially, this day was celebrated as Easy Tater Day in Benton, Kentucky. However, it is unknown when this day became National Tater Day was started.
Who started National Tater Day?
It is still unknown who started this day on March 31.
History And Timelines
Read on to learn some interesting facts about the history and timeline of your favorite sweet potato tater tots.
Traditions And Customs
Traditionally, National Tater Day was celebrated with a specific variety of sweet potatoes traded during 1843. The word tater was first used only for sweet potatoes during those days.
Later on, this day expanded to include all varieties of potatoes loved worldwide. The sweet potatoes can be identified with their copper skin and dark orange flesh and are traditionally used for baking and used in casseroles cooked in an oven.
Ways To Celebrate National Tater Day
TTater fans and tater lovers celebrate this day by preparing their favorite mashed potatoes with potato chips or french fries and sharing them along with their friends and relatives. Alternately along with your folks, you can visit your nearby favorite fast food restaurant and eat your baked potatoes.
You can also spend your day participating in tater tots eating contests or plant sweet potato slips for yourself.
Facts And Stats
- The potato consists of 20% solids and 80% water which is crucial to know on National Tater Day!
- Actor Ewan McGregor shares his birthday with National Tater Day, making it the perfect day to enjoy his films with French fries.
- Enjoy the variety of potato dishes, including potato vegetable salads, hash browns, or mashed potatoes, with other vegetables on National Tater Day.
Evolution Of Potatoes
The potatoes are believed to have evolved from the poisonous ancestor of the plant family Solanaceae, which includes tomatoes and eggplant.
350 Million Years AgoThe Cultivation Of Potatoes
The first to cultivate potatoes were the Inca Indians in Peru almost 8000 years ago.
8,000 Years AgoDiscovery Of Potato Flavors
The Spanish Conquistadors discovered the flavors of potatoes after they conquered Peru and spread them to Europe in 1536.
1536The Irish Potato Famine
The Irish people relied on the potato crop for most of their nutrition. The potato crop failure was caused by a disease called late blight that destroyed the edible roots and leaves of the potato plant, which lasted for two successive years.
1845-1849The First Vegetable In Space
NASA successfully created a technology to grow potatoes in space. Thus, the potatoes became the first such vegetable available in space.
October 1995When is National Tater Day?
This day falls every year on March 31.
Who started National Tater Day?
It is unknown who started this day.
How do people celebrate National Tater Day?
People celebrate this day by having their favorite potato recipes with friends and relatives.
Why do people celebrate National Tater Day?
Tater is loved worldwide and is one of the most popular staple foods. It requires less maintenance while cultivating and contains high nutritional values.
What is the history and origins of National Tater Day?
This day was first celebrated in 1843 as Easy Tater Day in Benton, Kentucky. Later on, this day was renamed National Tater Day.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Tuesday, March 31, 2020
- Wednesday, March 31, 2021
- Thursday, March 31, 2022
- Friday, March 31, 2023
- Sunday, March 31, 2024
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