Bittersweet Chocolate Day
When is Bittersweet Chocolate Day? This holiday is always observed on January 10
Fellow chocoholics, today is Bittersweet Chocolate Day, a January 10 holiday. In case you didn’t get enough chocolate and sweets over the long holidays, here is a chance to delve into some bittersweet chocolate. Did you really need a reason to indulge!?
While milk chocolate may be the most popular type of chocolate, bittersweet chocolate has its place high on our list. Did you know that guys tend to prefer it, while gals usually prefer milk chocolate? Like ’em both!?? That’s perfectly okay…..and normal.
Okay, you know that it tastes really good. But, what distinguishes it from other chocolates? It is a sweeter form of dark chocolate. Unlike milk chocolate, it has no milk. It is darker, and richer than most other chocolates, and is the most popular chocolate for baking.
Did You Know? Americans consume over 3.1 billion pounds of chocolate a year.
How to Celebrate Bittersweet Chocolate Day
- Like any other food holiday, we can eat our way through the day.
- Eat some bittersweet chocolate candy.
- Surprise someone. Give some away to family and friends.
Today's Quote
“All you need is love. But, a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” – – Charles M. Schulz
History and Origin of Bittersweet Chocolate Day
Despite our extensive research have not yet found the creator or the origin of this day. This special day was likely created by a candy confectioner. Certainly, we are glad that this day was created. We only wish that we knew more about it.
This Day in History
In addition to today’s holiday, here are some other important things that happened on this day:
- The world’s first underground passenger railway system opens in London, England. (1863)
- Rock singer Rod Stewart was born on this day in 1945.
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More January 10 Holidays
Additionally, here are more January 10 holidays and events we’re sure you will enjoy.
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date. See what happened on this date in history.
Famous January Birthdays – Did you ever wonder what famous people share your birth date? If so, then find out now!
Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for Bittersweet Chocolate Day or just about any calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Flower of the Day: African Violet, a very popular houseplant.
Recipe of the Day: Peanut Butter Cookies
Holiday Insights, where every day in January is a holiday, a bizarre or wacky day, an observance, or a special event. Therefore, please join us in the daily calendar fun each and every day of the year.
Did You Know? Furthermore, in addition to Bittersweet Chocolate Day, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. and many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. January holidays are no exception. Consequently, at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.
