National Indian Pudding Day
When is National Indian Pudding Day? This holiday is always observed on November 13
National Indian Pudding Day is today. This November 13 holiday is a day to enjoy puddings created by native American Indians. Surprisingly, many Americans have never had it. You won’t find it in restaurants or grocery stores, Instead, you need to grab a recipe online and make it at home.
It seems appropriate to hold this day in mid-November, as we approach Thanksgiving. Native American Indians were very much a part of the first Thanksgiving feast. It is quite likely that these puddings were served, and enjoyed, on that first Thanksgiving.
American Indian puddings are defined as a number of recipes of native American Indian origin. Generally, they include molasses and cornmeal. Apples were often an ingredient. They were usually baked.
Thought for the Day: The best things in life are not things.
How to Celebrate National Indian Pudding Day
It’s easy to enjoy this food holiday. Here’s how:
- Make sure to enjoy your American heritage, and a dish or bowl of Indian pudding, as you celebrate National Indian Pudding Day.
- Then, after you’ve learned how to make this recipe, make and serve it to others so they can enjoy it, too.
Today's Quote
“Immigrants and Native Americans have made our country what it is today, and if we’ve learned anything through these hundreds of years – it should be that we can accomplish more when we work together.” – – Deb Haaland
History and Origin of National Indian Pudding Day
Despite our extensive research efforts, we have not yet discovered who created National Indian Pudding Day. But, we do know who created these puddings….native American Indians, of course!
We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation creating this day as a national day.
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This Day in History
In addition to today’s holiday, here are some things that happened on this day:
The Holland Tunnel under the Hudson River opens to the public, connecting New York City and New Jersey. (1927)
- False fingernails are sold for the first time. (1952)
- Whoopi Goldberg, TV, and movie actress, comedian, was born on this day in 1949.
More November 13 Holidays
Besides National Indian Pudding Day, here are more November 13 holidays and events we’re sure you will enjoy.
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Did You Know? Furthermore, in addition to National Indian Pudding 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. November 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.
