National Parfait Day
When is National Parfait Day? This holiday is always observed on November 25
Today is National Parfait Day, a November 25 holiday. Once you’ve tasted this treat, you’ll quickly fall in love with them. There are two types of parfaits, the French and the American versions. The American parfait that you and I are familiar with consists of layers of ice cream, whipped cream, and any combination of syrups and fruits. Yes, it’s a fancy word for a sundae. And, it’s usually served in a fancy glass. Since the weather is colder this tie of year, we wondered why the creator of this holiday selected a November date. Most ice cream-related holidays are in the summer. Because the creator is unidentified, we can only speculate on the reason. We suspect this cool weather date was selected because we tend to make fancier desserts during the colder fall and winter weather.
Savor your favorite flavor of parfait, as you enjoy National Parfait Day.
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National Parfait Day Trivia
Here is some interesting parfait trivia:
- Parfaits originate in France.
- The earliest recipe on record was written in 1894.
- French parfaits consist of boiled cream, eggs, sugar, and syrup. The result is a custard-like puree.
- The Cafe Olympic restaurant in Nagasaki, Japan has a big reputation. The cafe is known as “Parfait Heaven” and for a good reason. They serve a variety of parfaits that are from 1 1/2 to 4 feet tall!
How to Celebrate National Parfait Day
Celebrate this day by eating parfaits. While chocolate is by far the favorite, use your imagination to create a wide range of single and mixed flavors.
- Go to an Ice Cream shop and enjoy a parfait.
- Make parfaits at home for the whole family.
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History and Origin of National Parfait Day
Despite our extensive research efforts, we did not find any information about the origin of this special day, when it began, or who originated it.
Nor, did we find any documentation confirming this to be a true “National” day. There are no congressional records or presidential proclamation for this holiday.
Definition of “National” Days – Learn why it is important to identify and distinguish true National days.
This Day in History
In addition to National Parfait Day, here are some things that happened on this day:
- The first Thanksgiving Day parade is held in Philadelphia, PA. (1920)
- Woody Woodpecker premieres in Walter Lantz’s cartoon “Knock, Knock”. (1940)
- Barbara and Jenna Bush, twin daughters of President George W. Bush was born on this day in (1981)
More November 25 Holidays
In addition to National Parfait Day, here is another November 25 holiday you can celebrate:
Related Holidays
People who like National Parfait Day will also like these other ice cream holidays. We plan on celebrating them all. How about you!?
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