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NATIONAL SOUR CANDY DAY

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July 18th is National Sour Candy Day! Adults and children alike will enjoy lip-puckering, eye-watering flavors. Choose your favorite sour candy and celebrate!

In the candy world, sour candy is the young, energetic, and fun member of the candy family. It awakens the taste buds and adds a punch of youthful energy. Every flavor combination out there creates a dazzling taste sensation. Surprisingly, sometimes a sweet candy delivers a walloping tear-jerking zap in a bite-sized lozenge or sucker that lasts for several minutes. Other times, it delivers the punch in a chewy form. These fun sour candies come in a variety of entertaining shapes and sizes. From chewy twists and ropes to sweet bite-sized pieces and straws, each one creates a unique juicy tang, indeed.

Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers, Summer Candy, Sour Gummy Worms, 28.8 Ounce Resealable Bag
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Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers, Summer Candy, Sour Gummy Worms, 28.8 Ounce Resealable Bag

On this sweet holiday, instead of trying regular old candy, celebrate by trying sour candy. It’s like having a birthday and not getting any older!  If you’ve tasted sour candy before, try a new flavor and discover which one makes your mouth pucker the most! Will it be Cherry or Watermelon or maybe a combination of Tangerine-Lemonade? Without a doubt, July 18th is the perfect day to share any of the variety of flavors the American Licorice Company has to offer.

NATIONAL SOUR CANDY DAY HISTORY

American Licorice Company founded National Sour Candy Day in 2015 to celebrate all the tasty varieties of sour candies and to encourage everyone to give them a try. To learn more about the Sour Punch® brand, follow on Facebook and Twitter.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalSourCandyDay

Brighten up your day with some sour candy. As a matter of fact, consider visiting a sweet shop and pick up a bagful. Share with your friends or coworkers. See who makes the best pucker and share your sour combinations using #NationalSourCandyDay on social media.

SOUR PATCH KIDS Soft & Chewy Candy, 144 Snack Packs (6 Bags)
SOUR PATCH KIDS Soft & Chewy Candy, 144 Snack Packs (6 Bags)
5oz Sour Freetles - Freeze Dried Candy Brand: Freetles
5oz Sour Freetles – Freeze Dried Candy

Brand: Freetles

Sour Power Quattro, 150-Count, 42.3 Ounce Visit the Sour Power Store
Sour Power Quattro, 150-Count, 42.3 Ounce

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Airheads Xtremes Belts, Rainbow Berry Flavor, Sweetly Sour Candy, Non Melting, Bulk Movie Theater and Party Bag, 3 Ounce (Pack of 12) Visit the Airheads Store
Airheads Xtremes Belts, Rainbow Berry Flavor, Sweetly Sour Candy, Non Melting, Bulk Movie Theater and Party Bag, 3 Ounce (Pack of 12)
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NATIONAL PEANUT CLUSTER DAY

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March 8th is National Peanut Cluster Day!  Melted chocolate mixed with peanuts makes a perfect combination for sweet and salty deliciousness!

Two things had to happen for peanut clusters to even exist. First, a method had to be invented for the cocoa bean to be processed and transformed into what we know as chocolate. That process wasn’t widely used until about the late 1890s and just about the same time the second extraordinary thing happened; agriculture found a way to grow the peanut and bring it to the public with steel tools and steam power.  

It didn’t take long for confectioneries to add the now readily available peanuts to melted chocolate. The sheer simplicity of the salty peanuts added to sweetened chocolate is a mouthwatering temptation few can resist, even today. Candy makers find them to be a popular addition to cookie tins or other holiday baskets. Their simplicity allows bakers to easily round out any cookie or bar tray. They also quickly satisfy a snack craving without much effort at all. 

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HOW TO OBSERVE #PeanutClusterDay

Peanut clusters are an easy to make snack that can be ready in just minutes.  Melt the chocolate. Add the peanuts and stir them together. Drop them by spoonfuls into a “cluster” on waxed paper or foil. Let them harden and then ENJOY!!

Remember to share! Use #PeanutClusterDay to post on social media.

Milk Chocolate Peanut Clusters 2 pounds#PeanutClusterDay
Milk Chocolate Peanut Clusters 2 pounds
Candy Retailer Dark Chocolate Caramel Peanut Clusters 1 Lb.#PeanutClusterDay
Candy Retailer Dark Chocolate Caramel Peanut Clusters 1 Lb.
Atkins Endulge Caramel Nut Chew Bar, Dessert Favorite, 1g Sugar#PeanutClusterDay
Atkins Endulge Caramel Nut Chew Bar, Dessert Favorite, 1g Sugar
Nature Valley Mini Granola Bars, Dark Chocolate Peanut Almond #PeanutClusterDay
Nature Valley Mini Granola Bars, Dark Chocolate Peanut Almond

NATIONAL GUMDROP DAY

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Observed on February 15th, National Gumdrop Day recognizes a favorite candy of many; the gumdrop! There’s no question as to what to do.  Eat gumdrops and eat as many as you want!

Gumdrops are a tasty, colorful, chewy candy that is made with gelatin and then coated with sugar.  They come in a variety of flavors and can either be fruity or spicy.  These little candy treats make terrific embellishments for decorating gingerbread houses and other baked goods.

The classic board game, Candy Land, features both a Gumdrop Pass and a Gumdrop Mountain. 

Gum Drops Old-Fashioned Fruit Jelly Candy, 2 Pound Bag#NationalGumdropDay
Gum Drops Old-Fashioned Fruit Jelly Candy, 2 Pound Bag
Brach's Holiday Spicettes, Cinnamon & Wintergreen Jelly Gum Drops, 10 oz Bag - Perfect for Stocking Stuffers, Holiday Gifting and Decorating#NationalGumdropDay
Brach’s Holiday Spicettes, Cinnamon & Wintergreen Jelly Gum Drops, 10 oz Bag – Perfect for Stocking Stuffers, Holiday Gifting and Decorating

Besides enjoying them by the handful, there are many other ways to use gumdrops:

  • In cookies
  • Decorate cakes or cupcakes
  • In popcorn cake
  • For crafts
  • For gifts
  • Add mini gumdrops to your favorite snack mix for movie night

You can also make gumdrops yourself.  According to many recipes, you would need vegetable oil, sugar, corn syrup, fruit juice, powdered fruit pectin, baking soda, and food coloring.

Credit for the modern gumdrop goes to chemist and candy manufacturer Percy S. Truesdell. According to articles written after his death in 1948, Truesdell took the once hard, poorly flavored glob of sugar and turned it into the smooth, chewy delight we enjoy today. While at the University of Ohio, the chemist altered the consistency of the candy by experimenting with the amount of starch used. He later worked for the Snyder-Chafee Company until 1915.  In 1916, Truesdell founded and incorporated the P.S. Truesdell Candy Manufacturing Company.  At his death, he became known as the Gumdrop King.  

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalGumdropDay

Listen to The Crew Cuts sing their song “Gum Drop” or play a game of Candy Land. As you do, be sure to enjoy your favorite gumdrops, too! Use #NationalGumdropDay to post on social media.

The Nutty Fruit House Spice Drops Gummy Candy (Assorted Spice Drop, 5 Pound#NationalGumdropDay
The Nutty Fruit House Spice Drops Gummy Candy (Assorted Spice Drop, 5 Pound
Funtasty Assorted Fruit Jelly Slices Candy, Unwrapped, Sugar-Dusted Old-Fashioned Sweets, Bulk 2 Pounds#NationalGumdropDay
Funtasty Assorted Fruit Jelly Slices Candy, Unwrapped, Sugar-Dusted Old-Fashioned Sweets, Bulk 2 Pounds
DOTS Individually Wrapped Candy - Original Gummy Candy 55 ct Mini Candy Boxes - Flavors Cherry, Lime, Orange, Lemon & Strawberry - Gluten Free, Kosher & Peanut Free Gumdrops#NationalGumdropDay
DOTS Individually Wrapped Candy – Original Gummy Candy 55 ct Mini Candy Boxes – Flavors Cherry, Lime, Orange, Lemon & Strawberry – Gluten Free, Kosher & Peanut Free Gumdrops
Wonka Jujyfruits Gummy candy, Assorted gummy candies#NationalGumdropDay
Wonka Jujyfruits Gummy candy, Assorted gummy candies

NATIONAL HARD CANDY DAY

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A favorite of young and old alike, National Hard Candy Day on December 19th, recognizes the sweet tooth in all of us. 

Most hard candies are 100% sugar with flavoring and colors added. To achieve a hard candy, confectioners boil a sugar syrup to 320 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the temperature is reached, the hot, pliable sugar is poured into molds or rolled and folded into shapes and left to cool. Once cool, the solid sugar becomes hardened and brittle.

The first hard candies, such as lemon drops and peppermints, were likely prescribed as a remedy for stomach ailments.

Claeys Sanded Wild Cherry Drops Hard Candy - 2 Pounds of Claeys old fashioned hard candy - Bulk Sanded Wild Cherry #NationalHardCandyDay
Claeys Sanded Wild Cherry Drops Hard Candy – 2 Pounds of Claeys old fashioned hard candy – Bulk Sanded Wild Cherry
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Sevigny's Thin Ribbon Candy - Made in USA. 9 Oz. #NationalHardCandyDay
Sevigny’s Thin Ribbon Candy – Made in USA. 9 Oz.

Hard candy became popular in the seventeenth century as sugar prices fell. Previously, hard candy was something that only the well-to-do could afford.  By the mid-1800s, over 400 companies were manufacturing this popular treat.

In 2015, Jolly Rancher surpassed Werther’s Original was the best selling hard candy.  Other popular hard candies include Dum Dum Pops, Life Savers, Tootsie Roll Pops, and Charms Blow Pop.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #HardCandyDay

Enjoy your favorite hard candy. While shopping for some to taste, be sure to pick some up to fill those stockings, too. Use #NationalHardCandyDay to post on social media.

Funtasty Old School Hard Candy Assortment, Old-fashioned Treats, Bulk Pack 2 Pounds #NationalHardCandyDay
Funtasty Old School Hard Candy Assortment, Old-fashioned Treats, Bulk Pack 2 Pounds
Primrose (1) Bag Old Fashion Mix Hard Candy - Classic Christmas Candy Assortment - Net Wt. 14 oz #NationalHardCandyDay
Primrose (1) Bag Old Fashion Mix Hard Candy – Classic Christmas Candy Assortment – Net Wt. 14 oz
Assorted Toffee Candy - 2 lbs of Fresh Delicious Assorted Individually Wrapped Toffee #NationalHardCandyDay
Assorted Toffee Candy – 2 lbs of Fresh Delicious Assorted Individually Wrapped Toffee
Colombina Delicate Fruit Filled Drops Individually wrapped hard candy in a bulk bag of 4 Assorted Fruit Candy Flavors, 2.2 pounds, 650 candies from Colombina #NationalHardCandyDay
Colombina Delicate Fruit Filled Drops Individually wrapped hard candy in a bulk bag of 4 Assorted Fruit Candy Flavors, 2.2 pounds, 650 candies from Colombina

NATIONAL COTTON CANDY DAY

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National Cotton Candy Day celebrates the spun sugar treat that delights candy fans of all ages. On December 7th get your favorite flavor of this sweet delight that dates back to the 1400s.

Originally called spun sugar, cotton candy is still a staple at carnivals, fairs, and the circus. While it may be reminiscent of childhood days, fairy floss also reminds us of fluffy clouds. Since the heated sugar gets spun into thin strands of fine sugar and blown into fat puffs twirled onto paper sticks, it’s a bit like magic.

We associate it with other magical occasions, too. Carnivals and fairs, the zoo, and the circus delight us. We associate a bit of joy and magic with cotton candy. Nostalgic memories of bustling crowds and the music of the calliope bring a smile to our faces. Cotton candy comes with adventure!

Cotton candy is also called candy floss or fairy floss.

During the 18th century, cotton candy (spun sugar) was first recorded in Europe. At that time, it was very expensive and labor-intensive. Generally, the average person could not afford to purchase cotton candy.  

Then in 1897, Dentist William Morrison and confectioner John C. Wharton invented machine-spun cotton candy. Their invention introduced cotton candy to a wider audience at the 1904 World’s Fair as Fairy Floss. Fairgoers loved it and bought over 68,000 boxes for 25¢ a box.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalCottonCandyDay

When it comes to celebrating this sweet treat, there are many routes we can take. Try creating an adventure by exploring all the ways cotton candy used to be made and how it’s made today. Share your favorite memories of cotton candy treats while enjoying some cotton candy with those you love. Use #NationalCottonCandyDay to post on social media.