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Where is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day celebrated?
Every year on December 16, National Chocolate Covered Anything Day is celebrated across the USA. Chocolate-obsessed people get another day to stuff their mouths with delicious chocolate and on this day, they cover their favorite delicacies in chocolate such as chocolate-covered fruits.
Who is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day celebrated by?
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day is celebrated by both adults and children who love the sweet taste of chocolate and want to cover everything in chocolate!
When did National Chocolate Covered Anything Day start?
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day's origin, and details of when it first started are still unknown. Chocolate is currently one of the most popular food types and tastes all around the world. It is used in the creation of a wide range of meals, particularly sweets, cakes, puddings, chocolate brownies, mousse, and chocolate chip cookies.
Who started National Chocolate Covered Anything Day?
There’s no particular clarification on who was the first one who started National Chocolate Covered Anything Day, however, it is believed that the day was probably started by a confectioner or a candy company. National Chocolate Covered Anything Day is a great day for all chocolate lovers around the globe.
History and Timeline
National Chocolate Anything Covered Day is the perfect day to try new types of baked goods, pies, and snacks that are covered in sweet-tasting chocolate. Let's look into the history of dipping food items in chocolate!
Traditions And Customs
The most common tradition on National Chocolate Anything Covered Day is to dip different types of food in melting chocolate, these foods can include your everyday crackers, fruits, almonds, raisins, peanuts, and marshmallows. A lot of baked chocolate-based food items are also cooked to celebrate the day.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Chocolate Anything Covered Day
Eating chocolate-covered everything is the ideal way to commemorate the National Chocolate Covered Anything Day. Breakfast could include chocolate-covered pancakes or waffles.
Meals with your loved ones could include chocolate-covered fruits and nuts, and supper could include chocolate-covered desserts. Taste your savories after they've been dipped in chocolate. You may even try something new!
Facts And Stats
- On this day remember that Americans consume more than 11 lb (5 kg) of chocolate every year; the average Briton consumes about 7,560 chocolate bars, 2268 chocolate cake slices, and 8136 chocolate-based biscuits in their lifetime!
- This day brings you closer to February 25, National Chocolate Covered Nut Day.
- On this day people often want to know about March 24, National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day.
The First Idea
The first idea of dipping food items in chocolate came as early as the 1700s when sour 'griotte' cherries were covered in chocolate.
1700sChocolate Covered Strawberries
Lorraine Lorusso sold chocolate-covered strawberries to customers of his bakery.
1960Chocolate Covered Pizzas
A gourmet pizza brand started selling pizzas covered in chocolate.
2007Chocolate Covered Insects
Things took a turn when people started dipping insects in chocolates!
2012What day is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day?
It is celebrated on December 16
What is special about National Chocolate Covered Anything Day?
It is the perfect day for chocolate lovers to experiment with new recipes with their favorite sweet treat, chocolate!
Why is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day celebrated?
The day is celebrated to coat things in sweet-tasting chocolate.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Monday, December 16, 2024
- Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Wednesday, December 16, 2026
- Thursday, December 16, 2027
- Saturday, December 16, 2028
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