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"National" Days Definition

National Gumdrop Day

Date When Celebrated : This holiday is always on February 15

National Gumdrop Day honors the popular, gelatin-based candy.  Gumdrops have been a favorite candy for many decades. Nowadays, the "Gummi" candies which are the same gelatin base, are the most popular gumdrop type of sweet.

On National Gumdrop Day, you know what to do... eat Gumdrops to your heart's content! 

 Test your Knowledge: Quiz: What children's board game includes Gumdrops? For the answer, scroll down.

Today's Quote: "Life is about making mistakes. Death is about wishing you made more of them." - - Jennifer Aniston

Our research did not find the creator, or the origin of this day.  It was most likely started by a candy maker.

This is referred to as a "National" day. However, we did not find any congressional records or presidential proclamations for this day.

Definition of "National" Days

Flower of the Day: Lavender, an aromatic, flowering herb

Recipe of the Day: Gum Drop Cookies

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Answer to quiz(above):  The popular Candyland board game by Milton-Bradley. First introduced in 1949, it includes Gumdrop Mountain and Gumdrop Pass.

Holiday Insights, where every day in February is a holiday, a bizarre or wacky day, an observance, or a special event. Join us in the daily calendar fun each and every day of the year.

Did You Know? There are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events and observances, more than one for every day of the year. Many of these holidays are new, and more are being created on a regular basis. Holidays in February are no exception. At Holiday Insights, we strive to thoroughly research and record the details of each one as completely and accurately as possible.

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