Today is...

National Chocolate Candy Day

It's National Chocolate Candy Day! Chocolate candy is one of the most popular sweets in the world. It can be combined with everything from nuts and caramel to raisins and pretzels to make some of our favorite chocolate treats!

Did you know that during the Second World War, the U.S. Government commissioned Milton Hershey to create a candy bar to include in the soldiers' rations? The recipe his company created is now the famous Hershey Milk Chocolate Bar.

Today, chocolate is still clearly an American favorite treat. Over 2.8 billion pounds are consumed annually. On average that means each person consumes over eleven pounds per year! To celebrate National Chocolate Candy Day, enjoy some of your favorite types of chocolate candy.

December is National Fruit Cake Month & National Egg Nog Month

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History for December 28 1836 - Mexico's independence was recognized by Spain. 1902 - The first professional indoor football game was played at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Syracuse defeated the Philadelphia Nationals 6-0. 1945 - The U.S. Congress officially recognized the "Pledge of Allegiance." 1964 - Initial filming of the movie "Dr. Zhivago" began on location near Madrid, Spain. The movies total running time is 197 minutes. 1981 - Elizabeth Jordan Carr, the first American test-tube baby, was born in Norfolk, VA. ________________________________________________________ "You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try." --Beverly Sills