Eat an Eskimo Pie Day

Eat an Eskimo Pie Day is an American holiday that celebrates Eskimo Pie. This type of ice cream is one of the most popular in the world. Chocolate-covered ice cream on a stick, sometimes with crushed nuts, is a perfect treat on a hot summer day. The holiday is celebrated annually on March 28.

History

The history of Eat an Eskimo Pie Day is closely linked to the advent of chocolate-covered ice cream itself. It all began in the summer of 1920, when the owner of a candy store, K.K. Nelson, saw a boy trying to decide whether to buy ice cream or chocolate for a nickel. Since the boy only had one coin, he could not purchase both items. Nelson had a great idea: combine the two treats into one!

In the summer of the same year, a new product appeared—chocolate-covered ice cream bars. Two years later, the treat was available in almost 3,000 stores, and by 1934, it was enjoyed worldwide!

Interesting facts

• The renaming of the classic bars to Eskimo Pies was due to R.C. Stover, who helped Nelson take the business to the next level and expand production.
• Wooden popsicle sticks began to be actively used in the 1950s. Today, Eskimo Pie is synonymous with the word “ice cream.”

How to celebrate

Buy your favorite version of ice cream on a stick that day. There are a huge variety of options: the icing can be made from different types of chocolate, crushed nuts can be added, and the ice cream is often complemented by fruit or berry fillings, or caramel.

Spread the word on social media. Ask other users when they first tried popsicles. What impression did the sweet treat make?

When is Eat an Eskimo Pie Day in 2025?

Eat an Eskimo Pie Day is observed on March 28 each year.

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