National Cheese Lovers Day
About National Cheese Lovers Day
When is National Cheese Lovers Day? This holiday is always observed on January 20
Cheese lovers, your day is here! Do you love cheese, all kinds of cheese? Splendid, as today is National Cheese Lovers Day, a January 20 holiday. Enjoy the day by savoring any of the hundreds of varieties of cheese. There certainly is no shortage of varieties. Depending on what article you read, there are between 900 – 1,400 varieties of cheese, all classified by texture.
It’s easy to celebrate this special day. Set out a tray of several varieties of your favorite cheese and dig in. Having a cheese-tasting party with your friends will make this day a truly memorable one. And, don’t forget the wine. Cheese goes great with wine and just about everything else, too.
Eating cheese makes you feel good. So, don’t be bleu. Eat some cheese on National Cheese Lovers Day.
Cheese Trivia and Fun Facts
As you sample various cheeses today, browse this cheese trivia and fun facts.
- A connoisseur or lover of cheese is called a “turophile”.
- Cheese is more flavorful at room temperature.
- Americans consume over 31 pounds of cheese per year. But that’s nothing compared to the French, who eat over 50 pounds of cheese per year.
- In fact, the United States is the largest producer.
- Cheddar is the most popular cheese in the world.
- It takes 8 to 10 pounds of milk to produce one pound of cheese.
- Historical records vary as to when cheese was first made. It was somewhere between 7,500 and 8,000 B.C. Research records suggest it may have first been discovered, by accident, in Poland or Arabia.
- The world’s largest cheese was put on display on this day in 1964 at the New York World’s Fair. It weighed over 34,000 pounds.
- There are over 1,800 different varieties.
- The oldest known cheese was found in an Egyptian tomb. It dates back over 3,200 years ago.
- The holes in Swiss cheese are called “eyes”. During the fermentation process, bacteria produces carbon dioxide which creates the holes.
How to Celebrate National Cheese Lovers Day
Surely, you’re going to love this food holiday. Here are some ways to enjoy this holiday:
- Eat cheese, lots of it.
- Take up the challenge. Have cheese with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and for a snack today.
- Try it sprinkling it on at least one item you’ve never used it on before.
- Hold a cheese-tasting party.
- Give it as a gift to a friend.
- Bring some to work to share with coworkers. Bring your favorite cheese. And, don’t forget the crackers.
Today's Quote
“Whatever you do, always give 100%. Unless you’re giving blood.” – – Bill Murray
History and Origin of National Cheese Lover Day
Despite our extensive research, we have not yet identified the creator of this day, or when it began. Perhaps it was two young lovers who spent the day savoring their favorite cheeses. All we can be sure of is that it was someone who loves cheese.
There is no evidence to suggest that this is truly a “National” day, which requires an act of Congress. Nor, did we find any congressional records or presidential proclamation about this special day.
Definition of “National” Days – Learn why it is important to distinguish true National days.
This Day in History
In addition to National Cheese Lovers Day, here are some important things that happened on this day:
- The Beatles release “Meet the Beatles”, their first album, to the U.S., sparking a new “English invasion”. (1964)
- At 69 years, 349 days old, Ronald Reagan becomes the oldest person to become U.S. president (1981). Since then, Presidents Joseph Biden and Donald Trump both broke this record.
- Comedian George Burns was born on this day in 1896.
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