Pigs in a Blanket Day
About Pigs in a Blanket Day
When is Pigs in a Blanket Day? This holiday is always observed on April 24
Let’s Celebrate! Today is Pigs in a Blanket Day. This April 24 holiday is a day to eat a sausage wrapped in a pancake. Why? Because that’s what “Pig in a Blanket” is.
Somebody somewhere decided that this was a very special treat to them. So, they created a special day to celebrate this culinary delight. Aren’t you glad that they did?
How does one go about celebrating Pigs in a Blanket Day? Cook up some sausage. Make some pancakes. Wrap the sausage inside of the pancake. Add maple syrup. Then, chow down.
How to Celebrate Pigs in a Blanket Day
- Go to a restaurant that serves breakfast and order pigs in a blanket. We suggest you look at their online menu before you go to be sure they have it.
- Make it at home.
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History and Origin ofPigs in a Blanket Day
Our research did not find the creator or the origin of this day. Restaurants sometimes hold a “Pig in a Blanket” special. The roots of this day may have come from a restaurant breakfast promotion.
Somewhere around 2015 some websites began calling this holiday National Pigs in a Blanket Day. 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.
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