National Bagel and Lox Day (Jan 15 or Feb 9)
Check out the weird holiday National Bagel Day on .January 15 Learn the history of bagel day, as well as get ideas on how to celebrate.
One weird holiday on January 15 (or February 9) is National Bagel and Lox Day. Check out the other weird January holidays and weird February holidays.
History of National Bagel Day
Originally on February 9, this weird holiday was moved in 2018 by Thomas’ to January 15 in order to avoid competing with National Pizzza Day. This holiday is also known as National Bagel and Lox Day.
Bagels (also spelled beigels) are ring-shaped bread made out of weath dough that is first boiled, then baked, which gives it its unique chewy texture. The hole in the middle serves two purposes: to make it easier to cook, and to allow for easy transport and storage by bakers.
Bagel and Lox is a popular Jewish dish that is common in New York City. The word Lox comes from the Yiddish work laks, which means salmon. Lox is brined and cured salmon that has been thinly sliced, and typically it’s eaten with cream cheese (called schmear, which is the German word for spread) on top of a bagel.
Bagels first originated by Jewish families in Poland in the 1300s, although they became mostly popular in the 1600s, when it became common to give bagels to women soon after childbirth.
An influx of Polish-Jewish immigration in the 1800s to the United States caused bagels to be introduced to New York City. In 1907, the bakers in New York City created the International Beigel Bakers’ Union.
Bagels were made by hand by up to four people to make a single batch until the 1960s until Danile Thompson invented the bagel maker. The bagel became popular across the United States in the 1960s by Harry Lender, his son Murray Lender, and Florence Sender, when they began freezing bagels. Murray also came up with the idea of pre-slicing the bagel.
In 1995, the first Einstein Brothers’ bagel store opened in Ogden, Utah. It eventually became the largest bagel chain in the United States.
In 1999, bagels became more popular than donuts! Americans spent more than $750 million dollars on bagels, while only $500 million dollars on donuts.
In 2018, more than 354 million bagels were sold. There are also dozens of different toppings and flavors for bagels, although plain bagles are still the most popular flavor.
In mathematics, a ring with a hole is called a torus, which is the Latin word for cushion.
Ideas for National Bagel Day
Here are some great ways to celebrate bagel day!
What to eat with bagel?
Bagels are an easy bread to pair with various ingredient to achieve both sweet and savory dishes to satisfy your preferences. Here are the yummiest bagel combos for breakfast, lunch or dinner on National Bagel Day based on traditional pairings, flavors, and experimental combinations.
New York Style Bagel
Homemade New York Style Bagel are just like the ones you get in New York City. Perfect crisp, golden brown from the outside, chewy and fluffy from the inside. These homemade bagels are easy to make on National Bagel Day!
Everything You Need to Know about Bagels + Lox
This Bagels and Lox breakfast spread is quick and easy, and perfect for both busy mornings and brunch with friends and family on National Bagel Day.
Homemade Vegan Onion Bagels
This homemade vegan onion bagel recipe is just as delicious as it is fun to make! Peppery onion plant-based bagels are fantastic served as a vegan bagel sandwich for breakfast with tofu scramble or lunch with dairy-free cream cheese and all the fresh vegetables, especially on National Bagel Day.
Breakfast Bagel Sandwich with Smoked Salmon
This breakfast bagel sandwich with herbed cream cheese and smoked salmon, then topped with a runny egg will make you craving it every day. Choose a healthy whole grain bagel for a nutritious start of National Bagel Day!
Bagel Egg Boats
Bagel Egg Boats are a fun, easy, and versatile breakfast recipe. Thick bagels are hollowed out and then stuffed with scrambled eggs, cheese, and other ingredients like bacon, salsa, or herbs. This is a great breakfast to enjoy on National Bagel Day!
Meat Bagels
Introducing the perfect Paleo bagel: the Meat Bagel! Find out how you can make meat bagels and create your favorite delicious sandwiches without wheat on National Bagel Day!
Parmesan Garlic Bagels
Delicious bagels cooked in a salt and brown sugar water bath then topped off with Parmesan cheese and garlic cloves. These parmesan bagels are to die for on National Bagel Day!
Pumpkin-Shaped Bagels
Pumpkin-shaped bagels are such a fun breakfast or side dish idea on National Bagel Day. These ones are made from 2 Ingredient Dough, making them so easy!
Jalapeno Low Carb Bagels
These low carb bagels are flavoured with spicy jalapeno and topped with cheese. Baked with a Fathead Dough it is a cheesy, low carb delight with a hint of spice. You'll love these on National Bagel Day, and other days as well!
Montreal Bagels Recipe [Authentic] - Celebration Generation
This Montreal bagels recipe is surprisingly easy to make. These sweet, chewy bagels are as authentic as you can get without a wood fire oven - a perfect way to enjoy National Bagel Day!
Whole Wheat Bread Machine Bagels
Perfectly chewy and light, these whole wheat bread machine bagels are simple to make and taste just like bagels shop bagels! Enjoy them on National Bagel Day.
Keto Everything Bagels (Paleo)
Don't break your keto diet just for National Bagel Day! These low-carb keto everything bagels made with almond flour. These tasty bagels are grain-free and so easy to bake!
Everything Bagel
A delicious Everything Bagel recipe that makes a great breakfast bagel, especially on National Bagel Day. Topped with a bagel seasoning mixture of poppy seeds and sesame seeds, these everything bagels are so flavorful. Perfect with cream cheese or butter.
Ultimate Lox Bagel
Ultimate Lox Bagel - an incredible lox bagel made with an everything bagel, scallion cream cheese spread, homemade lox, and ALL the toppings! Turn this into an amazing bagel bar for a light & refreshing breakfast/brunch option on National Bagel and Lox Day!
How to Make A Bagels and Lox Brunch Platter
This bagels and lox brunch platter will make even weird holiday like National Bagel and Lox Day feel like a real holiday.
Keto Low Carb Bagels Recipe with Fathead Dough - Gluten Free
Just 5 INGREDIENTS needed to make these gluten-free, low carb bagels with almond flour fathead dough. They are easy, chewy, and delicious! If you want keto bagels or gluten-free bagels that taste great on National Bagel Day, you're going to love these.
Gluten-Free Bagel with Vegan Carrot Lox & Cream Cheese (Allergy-Free)
Every good New Yorker knows bagels & lox are essential! This Gluten-Free Bagel with Vegan Carrot Lox & Cream Cheese recipe is just the allergy-free recipe you need to still enjoy the classic Jewish deli sandwich on National Bagel Day!
Vegan Bagels & Toppings (Gluten-Free, No Yeast)
You won't believe how easy it is to make homemade vegan bagels on National Bagel Day! There's no need to let the bagel dough rise, boil the bagels in a water bath and no deep-frying involved. But you'll still obtain the most fluffy and chewy bagels!
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