21 Food Based Holidays You Should Celebrate by Chowing down ...

By Eliza

There's pretty much a holiday every single day of the year, but most of them you haven't heard of. If you're anything like me, you will use any reason to have a tasty snack and it turns out there are loads of holidays that celebrate food. Once you know what they are, you'll have a reason to eat something yummy any day of the year. Start with these tasty holidays.

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1

January 15 is National Strawberry Ice Cream Day

Whether you eat yours in a bowl or snuggled between two cookies, don't let this day go by without a creamy helping of strawberry ice cream.

2

October 18 is National Chocolate Cupcake Day

If you ask me, any day is a good one for eating a chocolate cupcake, but don't let October 18 slip by without enjoying at least one.

3

August 13 is National Filet Mignon Day

Use August 13 as the perfect excuse to visit that pricey steakhouse you've been wanting to try.

4

April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

You can never go wrong with a grilled cheese sandwich! No matter what day of the year it is.

5

October 4 is National Taco Day

Tacos are everyone's favorite food, but October 4 is the perfect day to whip up a batch.

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6

May 26 is National Blueberry Cheesecake Day

Save the date so you can enjoy the wonder that is blueberry cheesecake.

7

February 7 is National Fettucine Alfredo Day

If pasta is your favorite dinner, mark your calendar so you can have it for dinner tonight.

8

September 5 is National Cheese Pizza Day

Who could turn down pizza? Have a couple slices of gooey cheesy goodness today.

9

September 26 is National Pancake Day

Use this day as the perfect excuse to have pancakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

10

December 6 is National Gazpacho Day

If you've never had gazpacho, December 6 is the day to give it a try.

11

March 9 is National Meatball Day

Serve your pasta with meatballs today and you have a delicious reason to celebrate.

12

July 13 is National French Fry Day

This is probably my favorite holiday! Are you going to celebrate it this year?

13

June 22 is National Onion Ring Day

Like onions rings more than fries? There's a day for you to celebrate too!

14

November 6 is National Nachos Day

Nachos are the perfect way to celebrate any day, but today is the day to eat them in huge amounts.

15

April 29 is National Shrimp Scampi Day

Looking for a decadent meal? Mark August 29 as your day to enjoy shrimp scampi.

16

January 19 is National Popcorn Day

Carry a bag of popcorn with you everywhere today so that you can celebrate all day long.

17

October 12 is National Gumbo Day

If you've never had gumbo, mark October 12 on your calendar.

18

July 23 is National Hot Day Day

It makes sense that summertime is the perfect time to celebrate the beloved hot dog.

19

February 9 is National Bagels and Lox Day

There's nothing better on a bagel than lox so make sure you remember to celebrate the combo today.

20

November 14 is National Guacamole Day

Nothing is better for a celebration than chips and dips so serve guacamole on November 14.

21

May 28 is National Hamburger Day

Need another day to enjoy a burger? Here's one you'll want to celebrate every year.

Which of these days is marked on your calendar now? What other food themed holidays do you know about?

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18. National hot dog day. No biggie. No one's perfect. We all make mistakes. Can't name one who hasn't.

September 29 (the best one yet) national coffee day!!

I love food. Yeah I'll be celebrating😀

Guess I'll be googling other food holidays. These are fantastic!!!

My Birthday is July 19,which is also national raspberry cheesecake day

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