National Grape Popsicle Day

National Grape Popsicle Day is the perfect excuse to enjoy a refreshing and delicious treat. If you don’t like grapes, take any other popsicle – there’s a wide variety.

History

The first popsicle appeared by chance in 1905. It happened in California. 11-year-old boy Frank Epperson wanted to make soda using flavored powder. He mixed the diluted powder with a stick and left it for the whole night on the house’s porch. The temperature dropped a lot that night, causing this mixture to freeze. In the morning the boy saw a frozen treat.

Later, he began experimenting with various fruit juices. He called this dessert the ‘popsicle’. Frank presented his delicacy at the firemen’s ball in 1922, and it was a great success. In a year, Frank Epperson sold the first popsicle, and in patented it 1924.

It is believed the first National Grape Popsicle Day was held in 2008. Why exactly grape was chosen is unknown. Maybe because of its great taste and beautiful color.

Interesting Facts

Ice cream is a favorite treat for both adults and children.

1. About 15 billion liters of ice cream are consumed in the world every year.
2. Every three seconds, an ice cream is sold.
3. Americans are the leaders in ice cream consumption.
4. There are over 700 types of ice cream in the world.
5. Fruit ice and fruit sherbet contain the least amount of calories.

How to take part

Of course, the best way to celebrate is to eat a few servings of your favorite ice cream. You can buy popsicles or make them yourself and then call your friends and have a delicious party.

When is National Grape Popsicle Day celebrated in 2024?

National Grape Popsicle Day is observed on May 27 each year.

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