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...
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day is a relatively new holiday that was created in 2020 as part of the American Pie Council’s Pie Day Celebration. The American Pie Council is a nonprofit organization that promotes the enjoyment of pies, and is dedicated to...
Today is National Jelly-filled doughnut day. Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day is believed to have originated in the United States in the 1940s as a way to celebrate the American-style doughnut. It is celebrated annually in June. The history of jelly-filled doughnuts dates...
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day is believed to have started in the United States in the mid-20th century. Chocolate ice cream has been around for centuries, but its origins are uncertain. Some believe that it was first created by the Aztecs, who used cocoa beans and...
Today is National Applesauce Cake Day. National Applesauce Cake Day is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century. It was a popular dessert among rural families due to the availability of applesauce and other ingredients in local stores....