Fruitcake Toss Day

Fruitcake Toss Day is an unusual holiday that takes place after the New Year’s marathon. Often, celebrations leave not only pleasant memories but also a huge amount of food in the refrigerator. Perhaps not all families have such problems – it depends on the number of people! Today, it is easy to get rid of a dessert that you are definitely not going to eat.

History

The holiday is by many people! It all started with some mischievous folks from Colorado, who decided to launch fruitcakes into the air in 1996. It turned out to be a fun activity and attracted viewers. Every year the tradition became stronger, and the number of participants increased. The initial goal was to get rid of unnecessary products. Leftover ingredients were carefully collected and given to animals such as pigs.

In America, there are jokes about fruitcakes; they are often ridiculed because they can be stored for a long time. And this is true: you can completely forget about the baking, but it will not go bad. Often, cakes never find a person who would eat them, taking up extra space.

The first fruitcake was made in ancient Rome. Raisins, pomegranate, and nuts were originally used. Then honey was added for sweetness. Gradually, the recipe reached all countries of the world and was modified depending on the location.

Interesting Facts

Did you know that:

• The cake that was served at the wedding of America’s 22nd and 24th president is still intact. The celebration took place in 1886;
• The cake toss record is 1,430 feet;
• Often, products are soaked in rum.

How to Celebrate

Join the activities on Fruitcake Toss Day. Find out about events in your city or organize them yourself. There are usually a lot of people in Colorado, but you can organize competitions elsewhere. Eat the cake and think about why it is treated so lightly.

When is Fruitcake Toss Day in 2025?

Fruitcake Toss Day is observed on January 3 each year.

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