National Gumbo Day
About National Gumbo Day
When is National Gumbo Day Celebrated: This holiday is always observed on October 12
National Gumbo Day, an October 12 holiday, is today. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a little Louisiana Cajun cooking. For those of us in the south, that is easy, as Gumbo is on almost all restaurant menus. You can’t walk into a restaurant in New Orleans that does not offer it. On the other hand, Northerners may find it a little more difficult to find it at restaurants in your. Or, you may want to look for a Gumbo recipe online and make it yourself.
Gumbo is a thick stew with chicken, beef, or seafood. It is heavily seasoned with Cajun spices. And, it absolutely must contain Okra.
Did You Know? Gumbo is the African word for Okra
To celebrate National Gumbo Day, just have a dish of it. The day is extra special if you make it yourself.
Have a Happy National Gumbo Day.
How to Celebrate National Gumbo Day
It is easy to participate in this special day. Simply eat some Gumbo. You can buy it at a restaurant. Or, try your hand at Cajun cooking and make it from scratch. Of course, making it yourself sounds like much more fun.
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History and Origin of National Gumbo Day
Despite our extensive research, we have not yet found the creator or the origin of this day. Nor did we find why this day was selected to celebrate Cajun cooking. However, the gumbo recipe itself dates back to 1802-1803 where it was first made in Louisiana.
We did not find any documentation confirming this is a “National” day. We found no congressional records or presidential proclamations.
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This Day in History
Every day of the year, there are numerous important historical events and famous birthdays to celebrate. Besides National Gumbo Day, here are some other things that happened on October 12:
- The very first Oktoberfest was held in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. (1810)
- Ronald McNair, astronaut, physicist, died in Challenger space shuttle explosion, was born on this day in 1950.
More October 12 Holidays
Besides National Gumbo Day, here are more October 12 holidays for you to enjoy:
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