National Pistachio Day
When is National Pistachio Day? This holiday is always celebrated on February 26
National Pistachio Day is a nutty day. You can celebrate this February 26 holiday by eating them and learning more about them. Share these healthy and nutritious nuts with family, friends, and coworkers. We’re going to help with the learning part…….. read on.
You can buy pistachios in three ways. First, you can purchase them in the shell. Secondly, in the shell with a red dye is very popular. It tastes the same. Producers dye them because the red shell is visually appealing. Lastly, you can purchase them shelled. This saves time for people on the go. It also makes baking with them easier.
We consume pistachios in a wide variety of ways. They are healthy and nutritious. First, we eat them by the handful, all by themselves. Of course, we include it in a variety of recipes, especially baked goods. And, we sprinkle them atop many foods like ice cream and puddings. Make sure to include a healthy amount of pistachios in your regular diet because they are healthy and nutritious.
Did You Know? A business case in the early 2000s considered whether it was economical to sort out unopened nuts and ship them to China so low-cost workers there can saw a slit in the nuts. Then, they would be shipped back to the United States for sale. The business case found it too expensive.
Celebrate today by eating Pistachios. They are great plain as a snack, in ice cream, and a wide range of desserts.
Nutty Pistachio Trivia and Fun Facts
Listed below are some interesting pistachio trivia and fun facts. Amaze your friends with your nutty knowledge.
- Pistachios grow on trees. They are native to the Middle East.
- They were first cultivated around 7,000 B.C. Of course, this means people were harvesting and eating them in the wild well before this time.
- It’s a long wait to get the first nut. A pistachio tree takes 7-10 years to mature.
- California is the major producer in the U.S.
- Pistachios are harvested in September by machines that shake the trees. It less than a minute.
- The red dye added to the nuts is only due to consumer demand for the color. In other words, it is eye-appealing.
- Its open hull is unique. The nut is ripe when the hull splits open.
- People in the Middle East call it the “smiling nut” and in China, its called the “happy nut”.
- Pistachios are nutritious, so eat them up!
How to Celebrate National Pistachio Day
This is another nutty holiday for you to celebrate and enjoy. Here are some suggestions for how to celebrate pistachios:
- Crack open a handful or more of these delicious nuts. If you can’t be bothered with the tedious task of taking them ut of the shell, buy a package of shelled pistachios.
- Do the taste test. Buy both a package of pistachios in the shell, and one in the shell with red dye. Now, see if you can taste the difference. Producers say there is no difference in flavor. Yet, some people say they indeed taste different.
- Bring a package to your workplace to share with co-workers.
- Try pistachios in as many foods as you can: muffins, cakes, ice cream, and trail mix. There are endless possibilities.
- Share pictures of how you used pistachios. Then, share the pictures on social media.
Thought for Today
“If you never get out of the box you were raised in, you’ll never know how much bigger the world is.” – – Angelina Jolie
History and Origin of National Pistachio Day
Despite our extensive research efforts, we did not find the creator or the origin of this day. We had the opportunity to research this day, along with a national pistachio organization. The group approached us because they didn’t understand why this day could be in February. They wanted to move this day or create a new one to celebrate the September harvest of the pistachio crop. They also wanted to make the new day a national one. Making it a true “National” day proved to be too long of a process and too time-consuming. They felt that congress had more important things to do. As a result, this is not a true “National” day.
If you feel this should be a true national day, then write to your representatives in Washington and offer your support.
Definition of “National” Days – Discover why it is important to distinguish true National days. There is a difference, and it is important.
This Day in History
Besides National Pistachio Day, here are some of the things that happened on this day:
- Congress creates the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. (1919)
- Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” album is #1 on the charts and stays there for 37 weeks. (1983)
- “Buffalo Bill Cody”, Wild West Show, was born on this day in 1846.
Related Holidays
If you like nutty holidays, then you will love these other holidays:
More February 26 Holidays
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Did You Know? Furthermore, in addition to National Pistachio Day, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. and many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. February holidays are no exception. Consequently, at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.
