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World Chocolate Day is celebrated globally.
All chocolate lovers throughout the world celebrate World Chocolate Day.
This day was first celebrated in the year 2009. However, the concept of chocolate came to Europe in 1550.
We do not know enough about the origins of this day to know exactly which individual or group of chocolate fans started it.
The origin of this day is unclear. The first observance of this day was recorded on July 7, 2009. However, chocolate has its roots in history about 4000 years ago in Mexico. One of the earliest civilizations, Olmec of Latin America, derived cocoa powder from the cacao plants. The modern chocolate bar was much later discovered by Joseph Fry in 1847.
Although there are no particular traditions associated with this day, chocolate lovers throughout the world grab their favorite chocolate bar in the nearby candy stores. Many gourmet restaurants prepare extravagant chocolate delicacies that further attract people.
Popular brands like Hershey and Cadbury come up with lucrative offers on their range of dark chocolate and other cocoa solids. These brands also bring out new and interesting limited chocolate types on this special day. Many cooking channels on the internet share some fantastic recipes of chocolate that include milk powder, cocoa butter, and sugar.
The best way to celebrate this day is by buying and eating loads of chocolates. Be it the classic dark chocolate or the smooth milk chocolate. You can indulge in any sort. Hitting the kitchen to bake your favorite chocolate cake with some icing sugar is another way to celebrate this day. You can also post some chocolaty images on social media and explain the various health benefits of cocoa beans.
Did you know that white chocolate is not made of real chocolate? It does not contain any cocoa solids, but you can still eat it to celebrate World Chocolate Day.
The USA amounts to 20% of the world's chocolate consumption (Economic Times, 2018). Since some of the most popular chocolate companies like Hershey call it home, the celebrations of World Chocolate Day are particularly spectacular in the USA.
The USA also has its own National Chocolate Day and many other chocolate holidays like National Bittersweet Chocolate Day, National Chocolate Chip Day, National Chocolate Pudding Day, and many more.
Cacao beans are derived from the fruits of the cacao tree, which are dried, and then fermented to obtain the aromatic flavor. You could learn how to do it as many chocolate-making classes offer discounts if you register on World Chocolate Day.
July 7 is celebrated as World Chocolate Day.
On October 28, the US celebrates National Chocolate Day similar to World Chocolate Day. Other chocolaty celebrations include National White Chocolate Day, National Milk Chocolate Day, and National Cocoa Day, also observed in the US.
Although we do not know who first came up with the concept of World Chocolate Day, July 7, 1550, marks the arrival of chocolate in Europe for the first time, and Hershey was the first American company to produce it.
The detailed history associated with this day is not known yet. It was first observed in the year 2009.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| July 07, 2020 | Tuesday |
| July 07, 2021 | Wednesday |
| July 07, 2022 | Thursday |
| July 07, 2023 | Friday |
| July 07, 2024 | Sunday |
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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