National Lobster Day was started by the Lobster Institute at the University of Maine in 1974. The Lobster Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to research, education, and outreach of lobster and the lobster industry. The day was created to celebrate the...
Today is National Strawberry Shortcake Day a holiday to honor the classic strawberry shortcake dessert and its place in American food culture. Strawberry shortcake has a long and storied history. The dessert is believed to have its origins in Britain, where it was...
National Cupcake Lovers Day began as an online celebration in 2009. It was created by the founders of Cupcake Lovers, a website dedicated to cupcake recipes, reviews, and more. Since then, it has grown into an international day of celebration, with people around the...
Today is National Jerky Day. This holiday was created by the National Jerky Association in order to celebrate the popular snack. The goal was to bring together jerky lovers everywhere to celebrate the nutritious and delicious snack. Jerky has been around since ancient...
The holiday of Corn on the Cob Day has been celebrated since at least the 1950’s. Corn, or maize, is a member of the grass family and is believed to have been domesticated in Mexico around 9,000 years ago. Corn was an important part of the diets of many Native...
National Iced Tea Day is observed on June 10th each year and celebrates the popular beverage. Iced tea has been around for centuries, although it has changed significantly over time. The earliest known iced tea recipes date back to the 1700s, when British people mixed...
