National Chocolate Milkshake Day
About National Chocolate Milkshake Day
Date When Celebrated: National Chocolate Milkshake Day is always observed on September 12
National Chocolate Milkshake Day is an opportunity for chocoholics to savor and enjoy a thick and frothy shake. In mid-September, the weather may have cooled off. But, our appetite for chocolate, specifically chocolate shakes, hasn’t cooled off one iota. Chocolate is the most popular milkshake flavor. For those of you who prefer other flavors, only a chocolate milkshake will do today. So, on this September 12 holiday, enjoy a chocolate milkshake…or two.
Did You Know? On August 1, 2000, Ira Freehof, made the Guinness World Book of Records by making the world’s largest milkshake. This milkshake was 6,000 gallons, the equivalent of 50,000 regular-sized shakes.
To participate in this day is easy. You already know what to do. Make this day even more fun, by making the milkshake yourself.
Origin of Milkshakes
The first milkshake was made in 1885. They were originally sold in bars and saloons. The original milkshake was made of whiskey, eggs, and cream. Then in the early 1900s, chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry syrup replaced the whiskey. In 1922, a Walgreen employee added malted milk powder to the recipe. That same year, Steven Poplawski invented the electric blender. This made milkshakes more smooth and frothy. By the 1930s, malt ships popped up around the country, selling malted milkshakes and other ice creams.
How to Celebrate National Chocolate Milkshake Day
Here are some ways you can celebrate and enjoy National Chocolate Milkshake Day:
- First, start your day with a chocolate shake for breakfast. For breakfast, you ask Sure, why not!?
- Take the family out to your favorite ice cream shop and order them for the whole family.
- Have an ice cream social. You know what to serve.
- Then as you enjoy chocolate shakes all day long, post pictures of your fun day on social media.
National Chocolate Milkshake Day Quote
“Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before.” – – Mae West
History and Origin of National Chocolate Milkshake Day
We found no factual information about this special day. But, we found many, many chocoholics.
Our research did not uncover the origin or the creator of this special day. Obviously, one might think it should date back many decades. However, our research only found more recent reference to it, around 2010 – 2015.
We were mildly surprised that this day is celebrated in September. We expected it to be celebrated sometime in the summer. But, here it is in mid-September. So, let’s enjoy it to the fullest!
A true “National” day, requires either a Presidential proclamation or an Act of Congress. Yet we found no record to this effect.
Definition of “National” Days – and why it is important to distinguish true National days.
This Day in History
In addition to the National Chocolate Milk Day, here are some things that happened on this day:
The television show “The Monkees” premieres, featuring the rock group. (1966)
“The Smurfs” animated cartoon series premieres. (1981)
Singer Barry White was born on this day in (1944)
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Did You Know? In addition to National Chocolate Milkshake Day, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. Certainly, there is no shortage of daily holidays in September. Many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. Consequently, at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.