National Something On a Stick Day

National Something on a Stick Day is an American holiday celebrating food made on a stick (not necessarily wooden). These include kebabs, skewers, fruit slices, and even some desserts! The holiday is celebrated annually on March 28.

History

The story behind National Something on a Stick Day is not reliably known, but we have enough information about the use of skewers in cooking. As far back as 300,000 years ago, when people lived in primitive societies, meat began to be roasted by poking it on sticks. This method allowed for uniform roasting and prevented ash from sticking to the meat pieces.

The ancient Greek Iliad, written by Homer, describes the use of skewers. At that time, instead of the familiar metal skewers prepared for this purpose, they used long wooden sticks.

The most popular dessert on a stick is ice cream. Initially served on a plate, sticks were not introduced until the first half of the 20th century. This invention came from a boy, Frank Epperson, who left juice in a glass with a spoon outside overnight. The night frost did its job, creating fruit ice on a stick. Growing up, he began producing this dessert, and the stick joined forces with classic ice cream in 1928 thanks to Charles Gervais.

Interesting facts

• It is said that knights used their own swords as skewers for roasting meat during their campaigns.
• When roasting meat without skewers, you must choose sturdy young sticks to avoid igniting the wood when roasting.
• In addition to ice cream, lollipops on sticks, which are caramel with various juices to create new flavors, are very popular.

How to celebrate

Visit cafes or restaurants to order food on a stick. Buy ice cream or candy on a stick. You can also have a real food feast for your family with homemade lollipops, kebabs, and other skewered delights.

Spread the word on social media. Ask users how often they consume food on sticks.

When is National Something On a Stick Day in 2025?

National Something On a Stick Day is observed on March 28 each year.

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