National Almond Day
About National Almond Day
When is National Almond Day? This holiday is always celebrated on February 16
Today is a nutty day almost everyone will enjoy. It seems every nut has its day. If you are a nut, you certainly will enjoy this holiday. It is National Almond Day. On this February 16 holiday, we celebrate as we munch on one of the healthiest superfoods in the world. The best way to celebrate this holiday, is by eating as many almonds as you can today, and in or on as many foods as you can think of. Of course, you get bonus points if you use almond lotion and skin products today.
Have them your way. You can eat them in a wide variety of ways. Grab a handful of almonds for a quick snack. You can include them in a wide variety of recipes. If you have a favorite recipe that calls for another kind of nut, you can substitute them with almonds. Add them to your favorite hot or cold cereal. They are great on oatmeal. Almond butter and marzipan are popular spreads. These nuts are common in chocolate candy, too. So, the number of ways you can enjoy them is almost limitless.
Almonds are good for your health. They are loaded with protein and healthy fats (versus unhealthy fats).
Almond Trivia and Fun Facts
Here is some nutty trivia and fun facts about almonds:
- They are one of the earliest cultivated foods, going back thousands of years.
- Traders traveling the Silk Road from Asia brought almonds to Europe.
- Early Romans gave almonds to newlyweds as a fertility charm.
- Egyptians put them in King Tut’s tomb to feed him in the afterlife.
- Immigrants brought them to America during the 1700s.
- A single tree produces 4,800 to 7,200 almonds per year.
- In China, almond cookies symbolize good luck and prosperity.
- They are heart-healthy. They are among the healthiest nuts and food you can eat.
- Almonds are loaded with fiber, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin E.
- Their prebiotic properties are good for gut health.
- Almonds are good for diabetics. It helps to reduce the level of glucose and insulin in the blood when consumed after meals.
- High in vitamin A, they are great for your skin. The oil hydrates dry and flaky skin.
- Almonds are popular in a wide variety products including bath products, lotions, shampoo and even perfume.
- California is the largest producer. The state grows 80% of world production.
- Almond trees belong to the rose family.
- The trees grow up to 40 feet tall. The tree lives 20 to 25 years.
- In 2025, Blue Diamond Growers introduced their “Nutty Cruiser”.
How to Celebrate National Almond Day
Here are some nutty ways to celebrate National Almond Day:
- Grab a handful or two of almonds and munch away.
- Place a bowl of them in a high traffic area of your house and watch them disappear.
- Try a variety of flavored almonds. Among the variety of flavors are barbeque, honey roasted, smoked, hot jalapeno, and ranch.
- Create your own flavor.
- Have a chocolate almond ice cream cone.
- Make almond bark.
- Bring a bag to work to share with coworkers.
Today's Quote
“Today’s mighty oak is just yesterday’s nut, that held its ground.” – – David Icke
History and Origin of National Almond Day
Our research did not find the creator or the origin of this day. The earliest reference we found to this holiday was in 2000. We suspect the holiday is older than this.
We did not find a congressional or presidential proclamation required to make it a true “National” day.
Definition of “National” Days – Learn why it is important to distinguish true National days.
This Day in History
In addition to National Almond Day, here are some things that happened on this day:
- Pope Gregory the Great declares “God Bless You” is the proper response to a sneeze. *600)
Nylon is patented. But it won’t become popular for a few more decades. (1937)
- Sonny Bono, actor, singer, “Sonny and Cher” was born on this day in (1935)
Related Holidays
In addition to National Almond Day there are lots of nutty days to celebrate. Here are some of them:
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