World Chocolate Day facts for kids
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World Chocolate Day is a special day when people all over the world celebrate chocolate. It happens every year on July 7th. Some people think this date marks when chocolate first came to Europe way back in 1550. This celebration started in 2009. It's important not to mix it up with other chocolate days, like International Chocolate Day.
Other Chocolate Days Around the World
Did you know there are many different days to celebrate chocolate? For example, the United States has its own National Chocolate Day on October 28th. The U.S. National Confectioners Association also calls September 13th International Chocolate Day. This date is special because it's the birthday of Milton S. Hershey, who started the famous Hershey's chocolate company.
In Ghana, which is a big producer of cocoa beans, they celebrate Chocolate Day on February 14th. And in Latvia, World Chocolate Day is celebrated on July 11th.
Many Ways to Celebrate Chocolate
The U.S. National Confectioners Association lists several main chocolate holidays. These include Chocolate Day on July 7th, and two National Chocolate Days on October 28th and December 28th. They also recognize International Chocolate Day on September 13th. Besides these, there are other fun days like National Milk Chocolate Day, National White Chocolate Day, and National Cocoa Day. It seems there's always a reason to enjoy chocolate!
See also
- List of food days
