It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s beginning to look a lot like our favourite December holiday! And the bells were ringing through the land, bringing peace to all the world and good will to man. What a bright time, it’s the right time to join in any reindeer games.
Yeah, you better watch out! You better not cry! You better not pout! I’m telling you why! Later we’ll have some pumpkin pie. I gave you my tart, and the very next day, you gave it away, which is wild because pumpkin pie is really nice. All I want for this day is sweets! I mean if you manage a pumpkin pie, that’d be great, but it’s not as big of a thing in New Zealand.
Próspero año y día de la tarta de calabaza!
It’s December 25th, and you know what that means…
Merry Pumpkin Pie Day!
But Pumpkin Pie, while delicious, doesn’t have the cultural impact here compared to the US of A. So why not celebrate other sweet-themed holidays. It’s the end of the year after all, so why not take a look back on all the various dessert and candy themed holidays!
Now you might not realise this, but there are so many of these sweet holidays, even the mainstream “actually celebrated” holidays. I mean, think of the major holidays: Halloween is about getting free candy, Easter is about getting chocolate eggs, and Valentines Day (plus it’s evil twin White Day) is about giving people heart themed chocolates. Down to our roots we want excuses to eat more sugar.
Say, if you wanted to have a day for cake, that’s not your birthday, try November 26: Cake Day. There are also subcake days, like pancake day, cheesecake day, cupcake day, sponge cake day, and ice cream cake day. But then you can go hyper specific, like National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day (April 20th). But it’s not just cake, there are so many random desserts that people apparently care enough to make a whole day about. Like who is that excited over Oatmeal Nut Waffles?
For you, dear reader, I have compiled all of 2023’s various mouthwatering holidays into one convenient place. Have I potentially missed some? Maybe. But am I going to check? No. Am I going to insert random other days to teach you a lesson about blindly trusting internet sources without engaging critical thinking and because I think it’s funny? Perhaps.
Enjoy your journey!
National Cream Puff Day (January 2nd) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day (January 3rd) | Days Of The Year
National Fruitcake Toss Day (January 3rd) | Days Of The Year
National Keto Day (January 5th) | Days Of The Year
National Shortbread Day (January 6th) | Days Of The Year
National English Toffee Day (January 8th) | Days Of The Year
National Bittersweet Chocolate Day (January 10th) | Days Of The Year
National Marzipan Day (January 12th) | Days Of The Year
National Peach Melba Day (January 13th) | Days Of The Year
National Strawberry Ice Cream Day (January 15th) | Days Of The Year
National Buttercrunch Day (January 20th) | Days Of The Year
National Blonde Brownie Day (January 22nd) | Days Of The Year
National Pie Day (January 23rd) | Days Of The Year
National Rhubarb Pie Day (January 23rd) | Days Of The Year
National Peanut Brittle Day (January 26th) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Cake Day (January 27th) | Days Of The Year
National Croissant Day (January 30th) | Days Of The Year
National Hot Chocolate Day (January 31st) | Days Of The Year
National Baked Alaska Day (February 1st) | Days Of The Year
Decorating With Candy Day (February 1st) | Days Of The Year
National Dark Chocolate Day (February 1st) | Days Of The Year
National Crepe Day (February 2nd) | Days Of The Year
Ice Cream For Breakfast Day (February 3rd, 2024) | Days Of The Year
National Carrot Cake Day (February 3rd) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Fondue Day (February 5th) | Days Of The Year
World Nutella Day (February 5th) | Days Of The Year
National Frozen Yogurt Day (February 6th) | Days Of The Year
National Molasses Bar Day (February 8th) | Days Of The Year
Chocolate Day (February 9th) | Days Of The Year
National Cream Cheese Brownie Day (February 10th) | Days Of The Year
National Jell-O Week (Feb 11th to Feb 17th) | Days Of The Year
National Peppermint Patty Day (February 11th) | Days Of The Year
National Plum Pudding Day (February 12th) | Days Of The Year
Pancake Day (February 13th, 2024) | Days Of The Year
National Gumdrop Day (February 15th) | Days Of The Year
National Tim Tam Day (February 16th) | Days Of The Year
National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day (February 18th) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Mint Day (February 19th) | Days Of The Year
National Muffin Day (February 20th) | Days Of The Year
National Cherry Pie Day (February 20th) | Days Of The Year
National Sticky Bun Day (February 21st) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Covered Nut Day (February 25th) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Souffle Day (February 28th) | Days Of The Year
National Cherry Month (February 2024) | Days Of The Year
National Fruit Compote Day (March 1st) | Days Of The Year
National Banana Cream Pie Day (March 2nd) | Days Of The Year
National Oreo Cookie Day (March 6th) | Days Of The Year
National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day (March 6th) | Days Of The Year
National Flapjack Day (March 7th) | Days Of The Year
National Sock Monkey Day (March 7th) | Days Of The Year
National Blueberry Popover Day (March 10th) | Days Of The Year
National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day (March 11th) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Caramel Day (March 19th) | Days Of The Year
National Macaron Day (March 20th) | Days Of The Year
Bavarian Crepes Day (March 22nd) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day (March 24th) | Days Of The Year
International Waffle Day (March 25th) | Days Of The Year
National Nougat Day (March 26th) | Days Of The Year
National Black Forest Cake Day (March 28th) | Days Of The Year
National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day (March 29th) | Days Of The Year
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day (April 2nd) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Mousse Day (April 3rd) | Days Of The Year
National Caramel Day (April 5th) | Days Of The Year
National Caramel Popcorn Day (April 6th) | Days Of The Year
National Cinnamon Crescent Day (April 10th) | Days Of The Year
National Licorice Day (April 12th) | Days Of The Year
National Peach Cobbler Day (April 13th) | Days Of The Year
National Animal Crackers Day (April 18th) | Days Of The Year
National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day (April 20th) | Days Of The Year
National Jelly Bean Day (April 22nd) | Days Of The Year
National Cherry Cheesecake Day (April 23rd) | Days Of The Year
National Blueberry Pie Day (April 28th) | Days Of The Year
National Bubble Tea Day (April 30th) | Days Of The Year
National Oatmeal Cookie Day (April 30th) | Days Of The Year
National Nutty Fudge Day (May 12th) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Chip Day (May 15th) | Days Of The Year
National Cherry Cobbler Day (May 17th) | Days Of The Year
National Devil’s Food Cake Day (May 19th) | Days Of The Year
National Strawberries and Cream Day (May 21st) | Days Of The Year
National Grape Popsicle Day (May 27th) | Days Of The Year
National Biscuit Day (May 29th) | Days Of The Year
National Hazelnut Cake Day (June 1st) | Days Of The Year
National Rocky Road Day (June 2nd) | Days Of The Year
National Donut Day (June 2nd, 2023) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Macaroon Day (June 3rd) | Days Of The Year
National Gingerbread Day (June 5th) | Days Of The Year
National Applesauce Cake Day (June 6th) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day (June 7th) | Days Of The Year
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day (June 9th) | Days Of The Year
National Black Cow Day (June 10th) | Days Of The Year
National Iced Tea Day (June 10th) | Days Of The Year
National German Chocolate Cake Day (June 11th) | Days Of The Year
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day (June 12th) | Days Of The Year
National Strawberry Shortcake Day (June 14th) | Days Of The Year
National Cupcake Day (June 14th) | Days Of The Year
National Fudge Day (June 16th) | Days Of The Year
National Stewart’s Root Beer Day (June 17th) | Days Of The Year
National Apple Strudel Day (June 17th) | Days Of The Year
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (June 17th) |Time And Date
National Cherry Tart Day (June 20th, 2023) | Days Of The Year
National Ice Cream Soda Day (June 20th) | Days Of The Year
National Vanilla Milkshake Day (June 20th) | Days Of The Year
National Kouign Amann Day (June 20th) | Days Of The Year
National Smoothie Day (June 21st) | Days Of The Year
National Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day (June 21st) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Eclair Day (June 22nd) | Days Of The Year
National Pralines Day (June 24th) | Days Of The Year
National Strawberry Parfait Day (June 25th) | Days Of The Year
National Catfish Day (June 25th) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Pudding Day (June 26th) | Days Of The Year
National Ice Cream Cake Day (June 27th) | Days Of The Year
National Bomb Pop Day (June 29th, 2023) | Days Of The Year
National Almond Buttercrunch Day (June 29th) | Days Of The Year
National Cream Tea Day (June 30th, 2023) | Days Of The Year
National Candy Month (June 2023) | Days Of The Year
National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day (July 1st) | Days Of The Year
National Gingersnap Day (July 1st) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Wafer Day (July 3rd) | Days Of The Year
National Apple Turnover Day (July 5th) | Days Of The Year
National Graham Cracker Day (July 5th) | Days Of The Year
National Strawberry Sundae Day (July 7th) | Days Of The Year
World Chocolate Day (July 7th) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate with Almonds Day (July 8th) | Days Of The Year
National Sugar Cookie Day (July 9th) | Days Of The Year
National Blueberry Muffin Day (July 11th) | Days Of The Year
National Free Slurpee Day (July 11th) | Days Of The Year
National Pecan Pie Day (July 12th) | Days Of The Year
National Tapioca Pudding Day (July 15th) | Days Of The Year
National Gummi Worm Day (July 15th) | Days Of The Year
National Ice Cream Day (July 16th, 2023) | Days Of The Year
National Cherry Day (July 16th) | Days Of The Year
National Peach Ice Cream Day (July 17th) | Days Of The Year
National Sour Candy Day (July 18th) | Days Of The Year
National Lollipop Day (July 20th) | Days Of The Year
National Lamington Day (July 21st) | Days Of The Year
National Penuche Fudge Day (July 22nd) | Days Of The Year
National Creme Brûlée Day (July 22nd) | Days Of The Year
National Mango Day (July 22nd) | Days Of The Year
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day (July 23rd) | Days Of The Year
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day (July 23rd) | Days Of The Year
Sprinkle Day (July 23rd) | Days Of The Year
National Coffee Milkshake Day (July 26th) | Days Of The Year
National Hot Fudge Sundae Day (July 25th) | Days Of The Year
National Milk Chocolate Day (July 28th) | Days Of The Year
National Cheesecake Day (July 30th) | Days Of The Year
National Raspberry Cake Day (July 31st) | Days Of The Year
National Ice Cream Month (July 2023) | Days Of The Year
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day (August 2nd) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (August 4th) | Days Of The Year
National Root Beer Float Day (August 6th) | Days Of The Year
National Frozen Custard Day (August 8th) | Days Of The Year
National Rice Pudding Day (August 9th) | Days Of The Year
National S’mores Day (August 10th) | Days Of The Year
National Creamsicle Day (August 14th) | Days Of The Year
National Lemon Meringue Pie Day (August 15th) | Days Of The Year
National Vanilla Custard Day (August 17th) | Days Of The Year
National Ice Cream Pie Day (August 18th) | Days Of The Year
National Soft Ice Cream Day (August 19th) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day (August 20th) | Days Of The Year
National Spumoni Day (August 21st) | Days Of The Year
National Pecan Torte Day (August 22nd) | Days Of The Year
National Sponge Cake Day (August 23rd) | Days Of The Year
National Waffle Day (August 24th) | Days Of The Year
National Peach Pie Day (August 24th) | Days Of The Year
National Banana Split Day (August 25th) | Days Of The Year
National Cherry Popsicle Day (August 26th) | Days Of The Year
National Pots De Creme Day (August 27th) | Days Of The Year
National Cherry Turnover Day (August 28th) | Days Of The Year
National Toasted Marshmallow Day (August 30th) | Days Of The Year
National Blueberry Popsicle Day (September 2nd) | Days Of The Year
National Eat an Extra Dessert Day (September 4th) | Days Of The Year
National Coffee Ice Cream Day (September 6th) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Milkshake Day (September 12th) | Days Of The Year
International Chocolate Day (September 13th) | Days Of The Year
National Fortune Cookie Day (September 13th) | Days Of The Year
National Cream Filled Donut Day (September 14th) | Days Of The Year
Gobstopper Day (September 14th) | Days Of The Year
Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie Day (September 15th) | Days Of The Year
National Choose Your Chocolate Day (September 16th) | Days Of The Year
National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day (September 16th) | Days Of The Year
National Apple Dumpling Day (September 17th) | Days Of The Year
National Butterscotch Pudding Day (September 19th) | Days Of The Year
National String Cheese Day (September 20th) | Days Of The Year
National Chai Day (September 21st) | Days Of The Year
National Pecan Cookie Day (September 21st) | Days Of The Year
National White Chocolate Day (September 22nd) | Days Of The Year
National Ice Cream Cone Day (September 22nd) | Days Of The Year
National Cherries Jubilee Day (September 24th) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Milk Day (September 27th) | Days Of The Year
National Strawberry Cream Pie Day (September 28th) | Days Of The Year
National Biscotti Day (September 29th) | Days Of The Year
Shake Month (September 2023) | Days Of The Year
National Honey Month (September 2023) | Days Of The Year
National Homemade Cookies Day (October 1st) | Days Of The Year
Cinnamon Roll Day (October 4th) | Days Of The Year
National Frappe Day (October 7th) | Days Of The Year
National Cake Decorating Day (October 10th) | Days Of The Year
National Angel Food Cake Day (October 10th) | Days Of The Year
National M&M Day (October 13th) | Days Of The Year
National Dessert Day (October 14th) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Cupcake Day (October 18th) | Days Of The Year
Office Chocolate Day (October 20th) | Days Of The Year
National Sweetest Day (October 21st, 2023) | Days Of The Year
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day (October 21st) | Days Of The Year
National Boston Cream Pie Day (October 23rd) | Days Of The Year
National Bologna Day (October 24th) | Days Of The Year
Sourest Day (October 25th) | Days Of The Year
National Mincemeat Day (October 26th) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Day (October 28th) | Days Of The Year
National Candy Corn Day (October 30th) | Days Of The Year
National Caramel Apple Day (October 31st) | Days Of The Year
Marzipan Week (Nov 1st to Nov 7th) | Days Of The Year
National Cinnamon Day (November 1st) | Days Of The Year
National Candy Day (November 4th) | Days Of The Year
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day (November 7th) | Days Of The Year
British Pudding Day (November 9th) | Days Of The Year
National Vanilla Cupcake Day (November 10th) | Days Of The Year
National Sundae Day (November 11th) | Days Of The Year
National Indian Pudding Day (November 13th) | Days Of The Year
National Bundt Day (November 15th) | Days Of The Year
National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day (November 15th) | Days Of The Year
National Baklava Day (November 17th) | Days Of The Year
National Carbonated Beverage With Caffeine Day (November 19th) | Days Of The Year
National Peanut Butter Fudge Day (November 20th) | Days Of The Year
National Gingerbread Cookie Day (November 21st) | Days Of The Year
National Parfait Day (November 25th) | Days Of The Year
National Cake Day (November 26th) | Days Of The Year
National Bavarian Cream Pie Day (November 27th) | Days Of The Year
National French Toast Day (November 28th) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolates Day (November 29th) | Days Of The Year
National Lemon Cream Pie Day (November 29th) | Days Of The Year
National Mousse Day (November 30th) | Days Of The Year
National Peanut Butter Lovers Month (November 2023) | Days Of The Year
National Cookie Cutter Day (December 1st) | Days Of The Year
National Cookie Day (December 4th) | Days Of The Year
Sacher-Torte Day (December 5th) | Days Of The Year
National Cotton Candy Day (December 7th) | Days Of The Year
National Brownie Day (December 8th) | Days Of The Year
Gingerbread Decorating Day (December 9th, 2023) | Days Of The Year
National Pastry Day (December 9th) | Days Of The Year
Gingerbread House Day (December 12th) | Days Of The Year
National Cocoa Day (December 13th) | Days Of The Year
National Lemon Cupcake Day (December 15th) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day (December 16th) | Days Of The Year
National Maple Syrup Day (December 17th) | Days Of The Year
Bake Cookies Day (December 18th) | Days Of The Year
National Hard Candy Day (December 19th) | Days Of The Year
National Oatmeal Muffin Day (December 19th) | Days Of The Year
Ribbon Candy Day (December 21st) | Days Of The Year
National Cookie Exchange Day (December 22nd) | Days Of The Year
National Date Nut Bread Day (December 22nd) | Days Of The Year
National Pumpkin Pie Day (December 25th) | Days Of The Year
National Candy Cane Day (December 26th) | Days Of The Year
National Fruitcake Day (December 27th) | Days Of The Year
National Chocolate Candy Day (December 28th) | Days Of The Year
Deadly sweet / Dodge, Lola
“Anise Wise loves three things: baking, potion making, and reading her spellbooks in blissful silence. She might not be the most powerful witch, but enchantment is a rare skill, and her ability to bake with magic is even rarer. Anise’s dream of attending pastry school crumbles with rejection letter after rejection letter. Desperate to escape her dead-end future, Anise contacts the long-lost relative she’s not supposed to know about. Great Aunt Agatha owns the only magic bakery in the US, and she suddenly needs a new apprentice. Anise is so excited she books it to New Mexico without thinking to ask what happened to the last girl. The Spellwork Syndicate rules the local witches in Taos, but as “accidents” turn into full-out attacks on Anise’s life, their promises to keep her safe are less and less reassuring. If Anise can’t find and stop whoever wants her dead, she’ll be more toasted than a crème brûlée.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
A Cuban girl’s guide to tea and tomorrow / Namey, Laura Taylor
“After graduation, everything Lila Reyes had planned for her life fell apart. Her worried parents make a new plan for her: Spend three months with family friends in Winchester, England, to relax and reset. But with the lack of sun, a grumpy inn cook, and a small town lacking Miami flavor (both in food and otherwise), what would be a dream trip for some feels more like a nightmare to Lila. Until she meets Orion Maxwell. A teashop clerk with troubles of his own, Orion appoints himself as Lila’s personal tour guide. Soon a new future is beginning to form in Lila’s mind– one that would mean leaving everything she ever planned behind. — adapted from jacket” (Catalogue)
Big bones / Dockrill, Laura
“Meet Bluebelle, aka BB aka Big Bones. She’s bold, beautiful and beginning her summer holiday. But instead of relaxing she’s forced to write a food diary and an accident upturns her family. And then there’s Max – will they ever move beyond latte art and camomile tea?” (Catalogue)
A wizard’s guide to defensive baking / Kingfisher, T
“Fourteen-year-old Mona isn’t like the wizards charged with defending the city. She can’t control lightning or speak to water. Her familiar is a sourdough starter and her magic only works on bread. She has a comfortable life in her aunt’s bakery making gingerbread men dance. But Mona’s life is turned upside down when she finds a dead body on the bakery floor. An assassin is stalking the streets of Mona’s city, preying on magic folk, and it appears that Mona is his next target. And in an embattled city suddenly bereft of wizards, the assassin may be the least of Mona’s worries…” (Catalogue)
A curse of roses / Pinguicha, Diana
“Yzabel sought out Fatyan to help her save the people of Portugal from the famine caused by a reverse magic within her turning food to flowers, but when love begins to blossom between them, it could mean Yzabel’s destruction instead.” (Catalogue)
Food wars! : shokugeki no Soma. Volume 1, Endless wilderness / Tsukuda, Yuto
“When Soma Yukihira’s father enrolls him in a classy culinary school, Soma must learn if he can make the grade in such a prestigious environment.” (Catalogue)
A magic steeped in poison / Lin, Judy I
“For Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it’s her own fault. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed her-the poison tea that now threatens to also take her sister, Shu. When Ning hears of a competition to find the kingdom’s greatest shennong-shi-masters of the ancient and magical art of tea-making-she travels to the imperial city to compete. The winner will receive a favor from the princess, which may be Ning’s only chance to save her sister’s life.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
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