National Pecan Day
About National Pecan Day
When is National Pecan Day? This holiday is always observed on April 14
National Pecan Day is a rather nutty day. This April 14 holiday is a day to celebrate and enjoy popular, tasty pecans. Of course, if you have a tree nut allergy, may want to skip celebrating this day. Instead, celebrate one of the other April 14 holidays.
Pecan trees are native to North America. Commercial growers of are very proud to be growing “America’s Nut Tree”. Native Americans have cultivated the trees for their flavorful and nutritious nuts for over a thousand years. Even early European settlers first harvested nuts by foraging for them in the woods. By the 1770s, they were cultivated in gardens and orchards. Thomas Jefferson brought some pecan trees from the southern U.S. and planted them at his estate in Monticello. He gifted a tree to George Washington who planted it at his Mount Vernon estate on March 25, 1775. Over the next two hundred years or so, pecan trees have been planted on every continent except Antarctica.
Pecan Trivia and Fun Facts
Pecans belong to the hickory family.
There are over 1,000 varieties of pecans.
Pecans aren’t technically nuts. From a technical standpoint, they are a fruit!
Mature trees produce nuts every other year.
Mature trees produce nuts for 50-60 years.
The trees live up to 300 years and grow up to 150 feet tall.
- The trees are native to southern United States.
90% of the worldwide production comes from the United States.
How to Celebrate in National Pecan Day
You can celebrate National Pecan Day in many ways, including:
We don’t have to tell you how to enjoy this day. Grab some pecans and chow down.
Have a big piece of pecan pie.
Praline candy anyone!?
- Gardeners, explore the possibility of growing a pecan tree in your backyard.
- Try some on ice cream or in a trail mix.
Today's Quote
“The worst part of online shopping is having to get up and get your credit card.” – – Author Unknown
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History and Origin of National Pecan Day
Our research did not find the creator or the origin of this day. We did not find out why this date was chosen, although we do know April is National Pecan Month.
Without any information from the creator of this day, we may never know if this is a true national holiday. We found no documentation in congressional records to confirm that this is truly a national day. Nor, did we find a presidential proclamation.
Definition of “National” Days – Find out why it is important to distinguish true National days.
This Day in History
Here are some other things that happened on April 14:
- Noah Webster produced the first American Dictionary. (1828)
- President Abraham Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C. He died the next day. (1865)
- Country Western singer Loretta Lynn was born on this day in 1935.
Related Holidays
Without a doubt, there are plenty of nutty holidays to celebrate. So, here are more for you to enjoy:
More April 14 Holidays
In addition to National Pecan Day, here are more April 14 holidays we are sure you will enjoy:
International Moment of Laughter Day
Look up at the Sky Day – don’t you have anything better to do?
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date in April. See what happened on this date in history.
Famous April 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 National Pecan 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: Hydrangea
Recipe of the Day: Chocolate Cinnamon Buns
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