NATIONAL CANDY DAY
National Candy Day is observed annually on November 4th. Candies come in numerous colors, shapes, sizes and varieties and have a long history in popular culture.
It was in the late 13th century that the Middle English word candy began to be used, coming into English from the Old French cucre candi, derived in turn from Persian Qand and Qandi, cane sugar.
People use the term candy as a broad category that includes candy bars, chocolates, licorice, sour candies, salty candies, tart candies, hard candies, taffies, gumdrops, marshmallows and much more.
Way back in time, before sugar was readily available, candy was made from honey. The honey was used to coat fruits and flowers to preserve them or to create forms of candy. There is still candy that is served in this form today, but it is typically seen as a garnish.
Originally a form of medicine, candy was used to calm the digestive system or cool a sore throat. At this time, it was a combination of spices and sugar that appeared only on the tables of the wealthy.
It was in the 18th century that the first candy is believed to have come to America from Britain and France. At this time, the simplest form of candy was Rock Candy made from crystallized sugar, however, even the basic form of sugar was considered a luxury and was only attainable by the rich.
Since 1979, the world has produced more sugar than can be sold, making it very attainable and cheap.
When the technological advances and the availability of sugar opened up the market in the 1830′s, the candy business underwent a drastic change. Candy was not only for the enjoyment of the rich but for the pleasure of everyone. Penny candies became popular, targeting children.
Grab a pack of your favorite candy and enjoy. Use #NationalCandyDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Within our research we were unable to find the creator of National Candy Day.
People use the term candy as a broad category that includes candy bars, chocolates, licorice, sour candies, salty candies, tart candies, hard candies, taffies, gumdrops, marshmallows and much more.
Way back in time, before sugar was readily available, candy was made from honey. The honey was used to coat fruits and flowers to preserve them or to create forms of candy. There is still candy that is served in this form today, but it is typically seen as a garnish.
Originally a form of medicine, candy was used to calm the digestive system or cool a sore throat. At this time, it was a combination of spices and sugar that appeared only on the tables of the wealthy.
It was in the 18th century that the first candy is believed to have come to America from Britain and France. At this time, the simplest form of candy was Rock Candy made from crystallized sugar, however, even the basic form of sugar was considered a luxury and was only attainable by the rich.
Since 1979, the world has produced more sugar than can be sold, making it very attainable and cheap.
When the technological advances and the availability of sugar opened up the market in the 1830′s, the candy business underwent a drastic change. Candy was not only for the enjoyment of the rich but for the pleasure of everyone. Penny candies became popular, targeting children.
- 1847 – Invention of the candy press making it possible to produce multiple shapes and sizes of candy at one time.
- 1851 – Confectioners began using a revolving steam pan to assist in boiling sugar.
- M & M’S — M&M’s are milk chocolate drops with a colorful candy coating on the outside. The candies were first manufactured in 1941 and were given to American soldiers serving in the Second World War. M&M’s are manufactured by Mars Inc.
- REESE’S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS — Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are round chocolate disks that are filled with a sweet, creamy peanut butter filling. The cups were first manufactured in 1928 by the Hershey’s company.
Grab a pack of your favorite candy and enjoy. Use #NationalCandyDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Within our research we were unable to find the creator of National Candy Day.
NATIONAL CHICKEN LADY DAY
November 4 annually celebrates National Chicken Lady Day, a day that honors Dr. Marthenia “Tina” Dupree. For 12 years, Dr. Dupree worked for the second largest chicken restaurant in the world as Director of Community Relations and Training. She was widely known due to her work in the community. Within this time and among the people that she worked with and helped, she became known as “The Chicken Lady.”
OBSERVE
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OBSERVE
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HISTORY
For more than two decades, Dr. Dupree helped to teach, train and certify hundreds of professional speakers, authors and trainers. In 2001, National Chicken Lady Day was created as a day that everyone she has helped over the years, along with the trickling effect of the help that those people give to millions of others, can say “thank you”.
For more than two decades, Dr. Dupree helped to teach, train and certify hundreds of professional speakers, authors and trainers. In 2001, National Chicken Lady Day was created as a day that everyone she has helped over the years, along with the trickling effect of the help that those people give to millions of others, can say “thank you”.
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