“It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.”
– Agnes M Phara
Month-long December Food Holidays
- National Pear Month
- National Egg Nog Month
- National Fruit Cake Month
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Daily December Food Holidays
- December 1: National Fried Pie Day
- December 1: National French Fried Clam
- December 2: National Fritters Day
- December 2: Feast of St. Bibiana
- December 3: National Peppermint Latte Day
- December 4: National Cookie Day
- December 5: National Comfort Food Day
- December 5: National Sacher Torte Day
- December 5: Repeal of Prohibition Day
- December 6: National Gazpacho Day
- December 6: National Microwave Oven Day
- December 6: National “Cook for Christmas” Day
- December 7: National Cotton Candy Day
- December 8: National Brownie Day
- December 9: National Pastry Day
- December 10: National Lager Day
- December 10: International Terra Madre Day
- December 11: National “Have a Bagel” Day
- December 11: National Noodle-Ring Day
- December 12: National Cocoa Day
- December 12: National Ambrosia Day
- December 13: National Popcorn String Day
- December 14: National Biscuits and Gravy Day
- December 14: National Bouillabaisse Day
- December 15: National Gingerbread Latte Day
- December 15: National Lemon Cupcake Day
- December 16: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
- December 17: National Maple Syrup Day
- December 18: National “I Love Honey” Day
- December 19: National Hard Candy Day
- December 19: National Oatmeal Muffin Day
- December 20: National Sangria Day
- December 21: National French Fried Shrimp Day
- December 22: National Date Nut Bread Day
- December 23: National Bake Day
- December 23: National Pfeffernuesse Day
- December 24: National Egg Nog Day
- December 25: National “Kiss the Cook” Day
- December 26: National Candy Cane Day
- December 27: National Fruitcake Day
- December 28: National Box of Chocolates Day
- December 29: National “Get on the Scales” Day
- December 29: National Pepper Pot Day
- December 30: National Bacon Day
- December 30: National Bicarbonate of Soda Day
- December 30: Baking Soda Day
- December 31: National Champagne Day
- December 31: National Vinegar Day
Food Holidays Year-Round
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- February Food Holidays
- March Food Holidays
- April Food Holidays
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- November Food Holidays
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