Eat a Cranberry Day
When is Eat a Cranberry Day? This holiday is always observed on November 23
Eat a Cranberry Day is today, a November 23 holiday. Native to North America, cranberries are good for you. They are nutritious and healthy. And, there are a whole lot of recipes that use cranberries, from cranberry sauce to muffins, cakes, pies, and more. With countless recipes, it’s not a question of whether you will consume cranberries today, it’s a question of how many.
Native to North America, cranberries are grown in bogs. They are primarily grown in New England and four other states. When the pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, they found Native Americans harvesting them, and eating them. Native Americans also used them as dyes for clothing, and medicinal purposes.
Cranberry Trivia
- Cranberries help to fight and prevent urinary tract infections.
- The cranberry harvest season runs from October to December. The timing is perfect for holiday baking.
- Small air pockets in the berries allow them to float.
- Cranberries are grown in 5 states. They are Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington.
- They are used in fabric dyes.
How to Celebrate Eat a Cranberry Day
As the holidays arrive, fresh cranberries hit the market. Then, we begin to cook and bake with them. Here are some ways to celebrate and enjoy Eat a Cranberry Day:
- Have some cranberry sauce.
- Eat cranberry cookies, muffins, or a cake.
- Bake with them. Use them in a recipe you’ve never made before.
- Be creative. Use them as you make seasonal decorations.
- Drink cranberry juice or mix it in a cocktail.
- As you partake in this holiday, share pictures on social media.
Today's Quote
“Never a lip is curved with pain that can’t be kissed into smiles again.” – – Bret Harte
History and Origin of Eat a Cranberry Day
We did not find any information about the origin of this special day, when it began, or who originated it. The date for this holiday logically falls right in the middle of the cranberry harvesting season.
When we first documented this holiday, it was called “Eat a Cranberry Day“. Sometime in the early 2020s, some websites began to incorrectly add the word “National” to this holiday. We did not find any documentation confirming this to be a true “National” day. There are no congressional records or presidential proclamation for this holiday.
Definition of “National” Days – Learn why it is important to identify and distinguish true National days.
This Day in History
In addition to Eat a Cranberry Day, here are some things that happened on this day:
- The revolutionary Jukebox is first displayed, becoming an instant success. See National Jukebox Day. (1889)
- The Wright Brothers form a corporation to manufacture airplanes. (1909)
- Actor Boris Karloff was born on this day in (1887)
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