National Chocolate Fondue Day (February 5)
Everything becomes dippable: strawberries, pretzels, marshmallows. Double dipping is strongly encouraged.
Food & Beverage Weird Holidays
From bacon and banana splits to salami and spumoni, these food and beverage weird holidays celebrate some very specific cravings. This collection rounds up the strangest food-focused days on the calendar, each dedicated to a particular dish, drink, or guilty pleasure that somehow earned its own holiday.
Whether you’re into sweet desserts, savory snacks, or niche comfort foods, these holidays give you a fun excuse to indulge. Each post shares the origin of the day, creative ways to celebrate, and includes a free black-and-white coloring page to mark the occasion.
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World Nutella Day (February 5)
Fans share over-the-top desserts, breakfast spreads, and spoon-only eating habits. No judgment allowed.
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National Stuffed Mushroom Day (February 4)
From cream cheese to sausage fillings, cooks get creative with bite-sized appetizers. Party food levels up instantly.
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National Carrot Cake Day (February 3)
Cream cheese frosting fans show up strong for this one. Some argue pineapple belongs in it, others strongly disagree.
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National Crepe Day (February 2)
Sweet or savory, thin or stuffed, crepes get their moment to shine. Home cooks experiment with fillings while bakeries roll out limited flavors.
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National Hot Chocolate Day (January 31)
Marshmallow towers reach unsafe heights. People debate milk vs dark chocolate like sommeliers.
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National Croissant Day (January 30)
Bakeries show off their flakiest creations. Crumbs become a badge of honor.
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National Blueberry Pancake Day (January 28)
Breakfast turns competitive. Who can stack them highest?
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National Chocolate Cake Day (January 27)
Diet plans are officially postponed. Forks move faster than usual.
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National Peanut Brittle Day (January 26)
Teeth enter the danger zone. Grandma’s recipe suddenly matters a lot.
