Chocolate Holidays: 50-Plus Chocolate Occasions You Simply Must Celebrate!
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Chocolate Lovers . . . It's Now Your Duty To Indulge!
And, if you are a self-proclaimed choco-holic . . . you're not alone. Millions of people around the globe agree that chocolate, simply rocks!
Guess what? If you needed guilt-free reasons to celebrate this luscious concoction, you'll be thrilled to learn that there are dozens of "national" chocolate-themed holidays celebrated throughout the year. "National" meaning recognized on a broad scale . . . which means you are hereby duty-bound to gift yourself (or a loved one) with a gourmet-quality gift of CHOCOLATE-something!
My advice: eat healthy whenever you can because when a chocolate holiday rolls around . . . get ready to INDULGE!
Ready To Dive Into Chocolate Celebrations?
Photo courtesy of: by Lin Pernille's Photography, on Flickr
Month-By-Month Chocolate Celebrations
- January: Chocolate Holidays
- February: Chocolate Holidays
- March: Chocolate Holidays
- April: Chocolate Holidays
- May: Chocolate Holidays
- June: Chocolate Holidays
- July: Chocolate Holidays
- Have Your Say: "I Love ______ Chocolate!"
- August: Chocolate Holidays
- September: Chocolate Holidays
- October: Chocolate Holidays
- November: Chocolate Holidays
- December: Chocolate Holidays
- Chocolate Holidays: A Year In Chocolate
- Month-By-Month Wacky and Wonderful Food Celebrations
January: Chocolate Holidays
Chocolate Covered Brandied Cherry -- Photo courtesy of: Jeff Belmonte, on Flickr
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- January 3: National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
January 10: Bittersweet Chocolate Day
January 27: National Chocolate Cake Day
Sipping Chocolate
In Honor of January 10th: Bittersweet Chocolate Day
BELLAGIO Gourmet Sipping Chocolate Dessert Beverage in the European Tradition
Amazon Price: (as of 12/28/2009)
Sipping Chocolate is the ultimate chocolate indulgence developed by the chocolatiers at Bellagio, inspired by centuries of European tradition in the cafes of Barcelona, Paris and more. It is to the chocolate lover what espresso is to the coffee lover and for chocoholics everywhere, it is the Ultimate Taste Experience. Sipping Chocolate is an exquisite bittersweet drinking chocolate that is thick, creamy and rich. Meant to be enjoyed in small amounts, similar to espresso, so that you can savor the decadence and flavors.
February: Chocolate Holidays
Souffle au Chocolate -- Photo courtesy of: avlxyz, on Flickr
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It's Chooclate Lover's Month (aka Celebration of Chocolate Month)
- February 5: National Chocolate Fondue Day
February 10: Cream Cheese Brownie Day
February 11: National Peppermint Patty Day
(not the 'Peanuts' comic strip character)
February 14: National Creme-Filled Chocolates Day
February 19: National Chocolate Mint Day
February 25: National Chocolate-Covered Nuts Day
February 28: National Chocolate Soufflé Day
March: Chocolate Holidays
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake -- Photo courtesy of: Malinki, on Flickr
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2nd Week of March: Chocolate Chip Cookie Week
3rd week of March: American Chocolate Week
- March 6: National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
March 19: National Chocolate Caramel Day
March 24: National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day
March 28: National Black Forest Cake Day
What Is Black Forest Cake?
Black Forest cake (American English) and Black Forest gateau (British English) are the English names for the southern German dessert Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (literally "Black Forest cherry torte").
Typically, Black Forest cake consists of several layers of chocolate cake, with whipped cream and cherries between each layer. Then the cake is decorated with additional whipped cream, maraschino cher...
April: Chocolate Holidays
Chocolate Mint Mousse -- Photo courtesy of: JMRosenfeld, on Flickr
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- April 3: National Chocolate Mousse Day
April 21: National Chocolate-Covered Cashews Day
Chocolate-Covered Cashews
In Honor of April 21st: National Chocolate-Covered Cashews Day
Virginia Diner Gourmet Chocolate Covered Cashews, 20-Ounce Tin
Amazon Price: $18.00 (as of 12/28/2009)
A 20-ounce tin of delicious cashews enrobed in milk chocolate; no trans fat or cholesterol.
May: Chocolate Holidays
Devil's Food Cake with Cream Cheese/Oreo Filling covered in Chocolate -- Photo courtesy of: ginnerobot, on Flickr
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It's National Chocolate Custard Month
- May 1: National Chocolate Parfait Day
May 5: National Chocolate Custard Day
May 12: National Nutty Fudge Day
May 15: National Chocolate Chip Day
May 19: National Devil's Food Cake Day
June: Chocolate Holidays
Chocolate Rocky Road Ice Cream -- Photo courtesy of: stu_spivack, on Flickr
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- June 2: National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day
June 7: National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
June 11: National German Chocolate Cake Day
June 16: National Fudge Day
June 22: National Chocolate Eclair Day
June 26: National Chocolate Pudding Day
Mackinac Fudge
In Honor of June 16th: National Fudge Day
Mackinac Island Fudge 3 Slice Box
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 12/28/2009)
Mackinac Island is steeped in history and tradition. Fudge is part of that tradition. Mackinac Fudge has been enjoyed by countless visitors for over a century. This 3-slice box includes our best selling flavors: chocolate walnut, peanut butter pecan, and maple. No preservatives - Natural ingredients
July: Chocolate Holidays
A Jar of Chocolate Wafer Sticks -- Photo courtesy of: helgasms!, on Flickr
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- July 3: National Chocolate Wafer Day
July 7: Chocolate Day
July 8: National Chocolate with Almonds Day
July 25: National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
July 28: National Milk Chocolate Day
Have Your Say: "I Love ______ Chocolate!"
August: Chocolate Holidays
Chocolate Brownie of Death -- Photo courtesy of: hfb, on Flickr
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It's National Brownies At Brunch Month
- August 4: National Chocolate Chip Day
August 10: National S'mores Day
August 20: National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
September: Chocolate Holidays
Frothy Chocolate Shake -- Photo courtesy of: trekkyandy, on Flickr
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- September 12: National Chocolate Milkshake Day
September 13: International Chocolate Day
September 22: National White Chocolate Day
September 27: National Chocolate Milk Day
White Chocolate
In Honor of September 22nd: National White Chocolate Day
Leonidas Belgian Chocolates: 1 lb Manon Café & Manon Blanc
Amazon Price: $36.00 (as of 12/28/2009)
Manon Café...covered with white chocolate, filled with a delicate coffee butter cream, and topped with a whole hazelnut. Manon Blanc...just as delectable as the Manon Café, but without the hazelnut. Approximately 22 pieces - Net weight 1 pound In Leonidas signature gift wrap and ribbon
October: Chocolate Holidays
Iron Cupcake: 6 Degrees of Chocolate Celebration -- Photo courtesy of: LittleMissCupcakeParis, on Flickr
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- October 18: National Chocolate Cupcake Day
October 28: National Chocolate Day
November: Chocolate Holidays
Chocolates -- Photo courtesy of: N1NJ4, on Flickr
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- November 7: National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
November 29: Chocolates Day (according to a few references)
December: Chocolate Holidays
Chocolate Covered Bananas -- Photo courtesy of: Yume Photo, on Flickr
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- December 8: National Chocolate Brownie Day
December 13: National Cocoa Day
December 16: National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day
December 28: National Chocolate Candy Day
December 29: National Chocolate Day (according to candyusa.org)
Chocolate Holidays: A Year In Chocolate
A Year in Chocolate: Unforgettable Desserts for Every Season
Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 12/28/2009)
Whether your holiday festivities are large or small, whether you tend to the homey or the glitzy, you'll find everything you need in this boutique collection. This revised edition of the previously published A Year in Chocolate includes an extended section on ingredients, equipment, and decorative touches and detailed notes on how to customize the recipes to use the chocolate of your choice.
Chocolate Expressions
Fun Magnets, Buttons, Bumper Stickers
No Quitting Chocolate 2.25" Button
this button says, "I'd Give Up On Chocolate But I'm No Quitter"
Price: 3.99
Chocolate is a Vegetable Rectangle Magnet
This magnet says, "FACT: Chocolate Is A Vegetable. It Comes From A Bean"
Price: 6.99
Woman of Many Moods - All Require Chocolate Magnet
This magnet says, "I'm a Woman of Many Moods and They All Require Chocolate"
Price: 4.73
Give Me Chocolate Button
This button says, " I Will Be Nicer To You If You Give Me Chocolate"
Price: 3.99
Chocolate Wear
T-Shirts to Wear On Chocolate Holidays
"Chocolate Elements" Women's T-Shirt
This T-shirt says, "CHOCOLATE" spelled out in elemental symbols.
Price: 16.99
"Hand Over the Chocolate" Grey T-Shirt
This T-shirt says, "Hand Over the Chocolate and No One Gets Hurt"
Price: 18.00
Chocolate - Organic Cotton Tee
This T-shirt says, "SAVE THE EARTH - It's the Only Planet With Chocolate"
Price: 21.99
Chocolate Lovers! Let Me Know You Stopped By . . .
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- nDee nDee Jul 20, 2009 @ 10:15 am | in reply to GypsyOwl
- Thank you so much, I had great fun working on this one!
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- GypsyOwl GypsyOwl Jul 20, 2009 @ 12:28 am
- Remarkable!! :) I didn't know there were Chocolate Holidays. Love the photos. Almost as good as actually induldging ;) 5 stars isn't enough!
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- MsSnow4a MsSnow4a Jul 17, 2009 @ 12:49 am
- Very yummy lens and thanks for lensrolling I have done the same :)
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