National Chocolate Covered Anything Day

National Chocolate Covered Anything Day opens up great opportunities for the sweet tooth! You don’t have to be a creative person to scroll through your head: “What if this product is dipped in chocolate?”. I’m sure you’ve had these thoughts. It’s easy to get things done today!

History

Chocolate has been around for over 3000 years. It’s hard to imagine a time when it wasn’t there! Initially, people used it in liquid form, the usual tiles appeared later. Researchers have found artifacts confirming that the ancestors of the Mayan peoples were the first civilization to consume chocolate. Cocoa beans have even been found in tombs!

The first European to try the product was Christopher Columbus. During the 4th expedition to America, the Indians treated him to bitter cocoa. The taste amazed him! Later, chocolate spread throughout Europe, and with the advent of sugar, it became even more popular. In this era, it was available only to rich people, then the poor could also buy it.

National Day has a fun idea: cover your favorite food with sweetness! Cherry, strawberry, apricot, banana or even a whole cake – it doesn’t matter. Perhaps you have your own thoughts on this? For example, in 2007, a British company came up with the idea of ​​covering pizza with it!

Interesting facts

Surprisingly, chocolate:

• acts as an anesthetic, albeit with a weak effect;
• contains phenamine – the substance allows you to experience a feeling of love;
• in ancient times was not approved by the Catholic Church;
• restores strength after serious exertion;
• reduces the risk of heart disease;
• contains about 600 taste components;
• been in space – American astronauts love to take M&M’s with them.

How to celebrate

Come up with the perfect combination at National Chocolate Covered Anything Day – it’s crazy fun! Prepare the necessary ingredients and create. Treat your friends to culinary delights and don’t forget to brag about them on social networks.

When is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day celebrated in 2022?

National Chocolate Covered Anything Day is observed on December 16 each year.

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