National Chocolate Covered Anything Day

National Chocolate Covered Anything Day is the perfect holiday for anyone with a sweet tooth! You don’t need to be a culinary genius to enjoy dipping your favorite foods in chocolate—just pick a treat and get creative. Today is all about having fun and indulging in delicious combinations!

History

Chocolate has been enjoyed for over 3,000 years. It’s hard to imagine a world without it! Originally, chocolate was consumed as a drink, and chocolate bars only appeared much later. Artifacts show that the Mayan people were the first civilization to enjoy chocolate, and cocoa beans have even been discovered in ancient tombs.

The first European to try chocolate was Christopher Columbus, who tasted bitter cocoa during his fourth voyage to the Americas. He was amazed by the flavor. Chocolate later spread across Europe, and with the addition of sugar, it became even more popular. At first, it was a luxury for the rich, but eventually, everyone could enjoy it.

National Chocolate Covered Anything Day encourages you to try dipping anything you like in chocolate—cherries, strawberries, apricots, bananas, or even an entire cake! People keep coming up with new ideas. For example, in 2007, a British company made a chocolate-covered pizza.

Interesting Facts

Surprisingly, chocolate:

• Can act as a mild anesthetic.
• Contains phenylethylamine, which helps you feel love.
• Was once disapproved of by the Catholic Church.
• Helps restore energy after physical exertion.
• May reduce the risk of heart disease.
• Contains around 600 different flavor compounds.
• Has even been to space—American astronauts often take M&M’s with them.

How to Take Part

Get creative on National Chocolate Covered Anything Day! Choose your favorite foods, melt some chocolate, and start dipping. Share your creations with friends and family, and post your delicious results on social media.

When is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day in 2025?

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

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