National Candy Corn Day
About National Candy Corn Day
When is National Candy Corn Day? This holiday is always celebratedd on October 30
National Candy Corn Day is today, an October 30 holiday. Halloween isn’t the same without a bowl of this sweet candy sitting on the counter, ready for you to grab a handful. Enjoy a handful of this sweet Fall treat. And, what perfect timing. National Candy Corn Day comes just a day before Halloween. That means you can eat plenty of it before you put your Halloween costume on and go out Trick or Treating.
You can enjoy this candy all year long. Place it in a candy dish any time of the year, and watch it disappear by the handful. Americans consume the vast majority of candy corn during the Fall months. Halloween and Thanksgiving are the biggest times to eat it.
Candy Corn Trivia
- Candy corn was originally called “Chicken Feed”. Aren’t you glad they changed the name!?
- Invented in the 1880s by George Renninger, candy corn was first manufactured by the Wunderle Candy Company in Philadelphia, Pa.
- The Goelitz Candy company was the first to manufacture mass quantities around the turn of the century.
- The original way to make candy corn, was to pour each color separately into molds, a very long, time-consuming process.
- Today, the Jelly Belly factory has a machine that produces 1200 kernels per second!
- Candy corn consists primarily of corn syrup, honey, and sugar. There are lots of carbs(sugar), but it’s fat-free!?
- 19 pieces of candy corn has 38 grams of sugar.
- People consume over 35 million pounds, or 9 billion pieces, worldwide annually.
How to Celebrate National Candy Corn Day
It’s easy and fun to celebrate food holidays. And, National Candy Corn Day is no exception. Here are some fun ideas:
- Buy some candy corn and place it in a bowl for your family you enjoy to enjoy!
- Use them for decorating a Halloween recipe.
- Bring them to work to share with your co-workers.
Thought for Today
No problem is so big, or so complicated, that it can’t be run away from.
History and Origin of National Candy Corn Day
Our research did not find the creator or the origin of this day. We believe the National Confectioner’s Association played a role in the creation of this holiday. The earliest reference to this day is 2011.
This holiday is referred to as a “National” day. We did not find any documentation confirming this to be a “National” day. We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation.
Definition of “National” Days – Learn why it is important to identify and distinguish true National days.
This Day in History
In addition to National Candy Corn Day, here are some things that happened on this day:
- Orson Wells’ “War of the Worlds” is broadcast on the radio, sparking panic as listeners believed the news bulletins about a Martian invasion. (1938)
- John Adams, the second U.S. President was born on this day in (1735)
More October 30 Holidays
In addition to National Candy Corn Day, here are more October 30 holidays we’re sure you will enjoy:
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