National Candy Day is celebrated on November 4th, 2022.
The word “candy” first appeared in Middle English in the late 13th century. It originated from Persian Qand and Qandi, cane sugar, and is borrowed from the Old French cucre candi.
People refer to “candy” as a common term. National Candy day includes candy bars, chocolates, licorice, hard candies, taffies, gumdrops, marshmallows, and a variety of other foods.
Candy was once used as a medication to soothe the stomach or numb a sore throat. Candy was then only found in the purses and foods of the wealthy, mixed with spices and sugar.
Candy was largely consumed by the wealthy in the Middle Ages and was made of sugar and spices to help with digestive problems, which were widespread because the food was neither fresh nor balanced.
History of National Candy Day
The first candies most likely arrived in America in the 18th century from Britain and France. At the time, rock candy was the most basic type of candy manufactured from crystallized sugar. But even the most basic kind of sugar was regarded as a luxury, only available to the rich.
Before sugarcane was domesticated outside of Asia, honey was used to coat fruits and flowers in ancient China, the Middle East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome to preserve them and make them into a type of sweet.
Technology advancements during the Industrial Revolution’s boom in the 1830s made sweets available to more people than just the wealthy, creating a new market, particularly for kids.
While some artisan sugar workers survived, candy stores became an American institution, particularly in the lives of children across the country. Penny candy became the first item a child would spend their money on, and candy store owners relied heavily on the business of children and families to stay in business.
Fun Facts About National Candy Day
Americans over the age of 18 consume 65% of all sweets manufactured.
65% of candy brands were introduced in the United States more than 50 years ago.
The amount of heart-shaped chocolate boxes sold on Valentine’s Day is 36 million.
In the United States, one person consumes 25 pounds of candy every year.
Every year, $7 billion is spent on chocolate.
The 1800s were a time when doctors frequently prescribed chocolate to patients who had broken hearts.
Halloween has the highest candy sales of any holiday, as individuals stock up on treats to hand out to eager trick-or-treaters.
National Candy Day is celebrated four days after Halloween.
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