• National Cheddar Day

    National Cheddar Day

    Origins and Historical Background of National Cheddar Day National Cheddar Day is observed annually in early February and celebrates one of the most widely produced and consumed cheeses in the world. Cheddar cheese originated in England, specifically in the village of Cheddar in Somerset, where natural caves provided ideal conditions for aging. The production of […]

  • Autism Sunday

    Autism Sunday

    Autism Sunday is observed annually on the second Sunday in February. The observance was established in 2002 by Ivan and Charika Corea, founders of the United Kingdom based Christian organization Prospects for People with Learning Disabilities. The initiative originated as a church based awareness day focused on inclusion and support for individuals with autism and […]

  • National Cream‑Filled Chocolates Day

    Origins and Historical Background of National Cream-Filled Chocolate Day National Cream-Filled Chocolate Day is observed annually in early February and celebrates a confection category defined by contrast and innovation. Cream-filled chocolates emerged as candy makers began experimenting with combining solid chocolate shells and soft interiors. Chocolate confections evolved significantly during the nineteenth century as processing […]

  • Valentine’s Day

    Valentine’s Day

    A Day Devoted to Love in All Its Forms Valentine’s Day, celebrated each year on February 14, is often associated with roses, chocolates, candlelit dinners, and handwritten cards. But beneath the commercial sparkle is a holiday rooted in centuries of storytelling, devotion, and the simple human desire to express affection. Today, people mark the occasion […]

  • National Jell-O Week

    National Jell-O Week

    Origins and Historical Background of National Jell-O Week National Jell-O Week is observed annually in early February and centers on a food product that reflects the rise of industrial food […]

  • International Epilepsy Day

    International Epilepsy Day is observed annually on the second Monday in February. It was established in 2015 by the International Bureau for Epilepsy and the International League Against Epilepsy. The […]

  • National Gumdrop Day

    National Gumdrop Day

    Origins and Historical Background of National Gumdrop Day National Gumdrop Day is observed annually in early February and centers on a candy shaped by early sugar processing and gelatin use. […]

  • Make Mine Chocolate

    Make Mine Chocolate

    Make Mine Chocolate is a seasonal public education campaign that encourages giving chocolate rabbits instead of live rabbits as gifts associated with Easter. The campaign is associated with animal welfare […]

  • National Almond Day

    National Almond Day

    Origins and Historical Background of National Almond Day National Almond Day is observed annually in mid February and centers on one of the oldest cultivated foods in human history. Almonds […]

  • Tim Tam Day

    Tim Tam Day

    Origins and Historical Background of Tim Tam Day Tim Tam Day is observed annually in early February and celebrates a chocolate biscuit that holds iconic status in Australian food culture. […]