- November 4 -

Candy Day

<b>History</b> Humans have been eating candies and sweet confections for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians preserved nuts and fruits in honey, and the Aztecs and Mayans consumed chocolate during religious rituals as early as 300 AD. Candy isn't just for kids, either. Americans...

Candy Day

History

Humans have been eating candies and sweet confections for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians preserved nuts and fruits in honey, and the Aztecs and Mayans consumed chocolate during religious rituals as early as 300 AD.

Candy isn't just for kids, either. Americans over the age of 18 eat about 65% of all the candy produced each year. Candy is also a favorite treat worldwide. Though the average American eats 25 pounds of candy each year, the average person in Denmark eats 36 pounds annually!

Celebrate

Candy Day is a sweet way to celebrate all the different kinds of delicious candy eaten by people all over the world. There are hundreds of thousands of different types of candy, all with their own unique flavors, tastes and histories.

So whether you like chocolate candy, gummy candy or super-sweet and sugary candy, celebrate Candy Day with your favorite sweet treat!
Source:
http://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-candy-day
http://www.kidzworld.com/article/21249-national-candy-day-november-4

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